January 28, 2025

The Adversarial Podcast Ep. 16 - Cyber policy wishlist, RedNote/TikTok, Marsh's cyber insurance report, do CISOs need deep technical skills?

1 hour 5 minutes

⬇️ See below for timestamps/summaries/references for each topic

00:00 Intro

01:33 Biden's Executive Order on Cyber Security

05:18 Cyber policy wishlist

21:30 TikTok and RedNote

29:36 Marsh's report on cyber insurance

49:21 Do CISOs need to be highly technical?

Executive Order on Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation’s Cybersecurity The outgoing Biden administration issues an executive order aimed at enhancing cybersecurity innovation in the U.S. The order focuses on strengthening national cybersecurity infrastructure, promoting technological advancements, and ensuring robust defenses against cyber threats.

📖 References: https://web.archive.org/web/20250119001804/https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/16/executive-order-on-strengthening-and-promoting-innovation-in-the-nations-cybersecurity/

TikTok Refugees Flock to China’s RedNote Amid U.S. Ban Concerns Following increased scrutiny and potential bans on TikTok in the U.S., over half a million users migrate to China’s RedNote platform. This shift highlights growing concerns over data privacy, national security, and the geopolitical tensions surrounding Chinese-owned apps.

📖 References: https://www.reuters.com/technology/over-half-million-tiktok-refugees-flock-chinas-rednote-2025-01-14/

Using Cybersecurity Analytics to Prioritize Cybersecurity Investments This article by Marsh explores how organizations can leverage cybersecurity analytics to make informed decisions about where to allocate resources for maximum impact. By analyzing data on threats, vulnerabilities, and past incidents, businesses can prioritize investments in areas that will most effectively reduce risk and enhance their overall security posture.

📖 References: https://www.marsh.com/en/services/cyber-risk/insights/using-cybersecurity-analytics-to-prioritize-cybersecurity-investments.html

No, you probably don't need a technical CISO An article argues that organizations may not necessarily require a highly technical Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Instead, it emphasizes the importance of leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage risk effectively in the role. 📖 References: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/you-probably-dont-need-technical-ciso-shaun-marion-u0pmc

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