Why Enterprises Simply Can’t Take CISA and the FBI’s Guidance at Face Value

Welcome to the show! Today, I’m joined by Marisa T. Darden, chair of the White Collar, Government Investigations & Regulatory Compliance Practice Group at Benesch. Marisa is a former state and federal prosecutor who has successfully tried more than 15 complex criminal cases to verdict. She handles a range of investigations—including bribery, corruption, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and high-stakes cybersecurity matters. Marisa regularly advises companies and individuals facing civil or criminal investigations, helping them navigate regulatory scrutiny and develop forward-looking compliance strategies.
She’s recently authored client bulletins dissecting the so-called “Salt Typhoon” breaches and the conflicting or even contradictory stances taken by different U.S. agencies on secure communications—especially ephemeral messaging.