Trust Issues

In this episode of Trust Issues, host David Puner interviews James Imanian, Senior Director of the U.S. Federal Technology Office at CyberArk. They discuss the critical topic of election security, focusing on the recent 2024 U.S. presidential election. Drawing from his extensive background in cybersecurity including a career in the Navy and a stint at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, James brings a wealth of experience to the conversation, which explores AI's impact on election security—highlighting how AI has transformed the landscape by increasing the scale, speed and sophistication of misinformation and disinformation campaigns. James explains the differences between misinformation, disinformation and malinformation and their roles in the information environment surrounding elections.He also highlights the importance of public-private partnerships in securing election infrastructure and the role of international collaboration in countering nation-state threats. The episode examines the challenges of maintaining trust in the digital age and the potential of identity verification technologies to enhance information trustworthiness.Finally, the discussion touches on the parallels between election security and enterprise cybersecurity, emphasizing the need for critical thinking and proactive measures to uphold the integrity of both elections and organizational security.For more insights from James Imanian on election security, check out his blog, "Six Key Measures for Upholding Election Security and Integrity." 

In this episode of the Trust Issues podcast, host David Puner and David Lee, aka “The Identity Jedi,” delve into the evolving landscape of identity security. They discuss the critical challenges and advancements in securing both human and machine identities. Lee shares insights on the fear and misconceptions surrounding AI, drawing parallels to pop culture references like Marvel's Jarvis. They explore the potential of autonomous AI in monitoring and managing security tasks, emphasizing the need for real time data analysis and context understanding. The conversation highlights the importance of providing context on both human and machine sides to enhance security measures. They also touch on the role of investors in the identity security space and the need for better storytelling in the industry.

In this episode of the Trust Issues Podcast, host David Puner sits down with CyberArk's resident technical evangelist, white hat hacker and transhuman, Len Noe. They dive into Len's singular journey from a black hat hacker to an ethical hacker, exploring his identity reinvention and the fascinating world of subdermal microchip implants and offensive security. Len shares insights from his new book, "Human Hacked: My Life and Lessons as the World's First Augmented Ethical Hacker," which releases on October 29. They also discuss the relevance of Len's transhuman identity to his work in identity security.

In this episode of Trust Issues, host David Puner welcomes back Lavi Lazarovitz, Vice President of Cyber Research at CyberArk Labs, for a discussion covering the latest developments in generative AI and the emerging cyberthreats associated with it. Lavi shares insights on how machine identities are becoming prime targets for threat actors and discusses the innovative research being conducted by CyberArk Labs to understand and mitigate these risks. The conversation also touches on the concept of responsible AI and the importance of building secure AI systems. Tune in to learn about the fascinating world of AI security and the cutting-edge techniques used to protect against AI-driven cyberattacks.