Today on The Cipher Brief Daily Podcast, we take a look at botnets, and how effective U.S. law enforcement agencies have been at taking them offline and prosecuting the actors behind them. Also, how has President Trump's announcement on Jerusalem last month impacted Turkish-Israeli relations? Listen in to find out. 

We look at some of the major trends and events in cybersecurity throughout 2017 – and what to watch in the coming year. Also: hear from John McLaughlin, chairman of the CIA Officers Memorial Foundation.

What does 2018 hold for Africa? We speak with Frank Archibald, former director of the CIA National Clandestine Service. Also: a word with the founder of military charity TAPS.

As 2017 draws to a close, we speak to Norm Roule on Iran, and some of the events of the past year that will define what happens in the region in 2018. Also, we hear from Kathy Maguire of Special Operations Warrior Foundation about the charity organization. 

As 2017 draws to a close, we speak to Ambassador Joseph DeTrani on North Korea, and some of the events of the past year that will define what happens in the region in 2018.

As 2017 draws to a close, we speak to Steve Hall on all things Russia. From foreign election interference to Russia's adventurism in the Middle East, there's a lot to cover. 

As 2017 draws to a close, we speak to Rob Richer on the state of the Middle East, and some of the events of the past year that will define what happens in the region in 2018.

Russia and China are investing heavily in their navies, threatening U.S. supremacy on the high seas - but the U.S. navy is dogged by readiness issues, budgetary restraints, and a high tempo of operations. Can the U.S. maintain its competitive advantage on the open waters?

China’s interests around the world have forced it to “reinterpret” its longstanding policy of non-interference in other countries’ domestic affairs. How does a more activist China impact U.S. interests? Also: a few areas where the U.S. intel community could be more “future smart.”

The U.S. government has attributed the WannaCry ransomware attack to North Korea – how, and what’s next for cyber attribution? Also: we look at obstacles to stability in North Africa and the Sahel.