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Cybersecurity: Vulnerability, Disclosure, and Responsibility
Manage episode 494290849 series 2535026
This conversation revolves around cybersecurity and the vulnerability of various systems, including medical devices and large corporate networks. The speakers discuss the challenges faced by cybersecurity researchers when reporting vulnerabilities to companies, often encountering dismissive responses and a lack of accountability. They highlight the absence of robust industry standards and certifications for security, particularly for hardware and firmware in critical devices like pacemakers and diabetes monitors, and ponder the ethical implications of companies prioritizing cost over safety. The discussion also touches upon the prevalence of ransomware attacks and the need for greater transparency and enforcement within the cybersecurity landscape to protect users and data.
539 episodes
Manage episode 494290849 series 2535026
This conversation revolves around cybersecurity and the vulnerability of various systems, including medical devices and large corporate networks. The speakers discuss the challenges faced by cybersecurity researchers when reporting vulnerabilities to companies, often encountering dismissive responses and a lack of accountability. They highlight the absence of robust industry standards and certifications for security, particularly for hardware and firmware in critical devices like pacemakers and diabetes monitors, and ponder the ethical implications of companies prioritizing cost over safety. The discussion also touches upon the prevalence of ransomware attacks and the need for greater transparency and enforcement within the cybersecurity landscape to protect users and data.
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