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Caveat

A weekly conversation on surveillance, digital privacy, cybersecurity law and policy. Hosted by Dave Bittner and Ben Yelin.
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Recent Episodes

Ep 226 | 7.25.24

Blue screens of death: A deep dive into the Microsoft CrowdStrike outage.

This week we are joined by Caleb Barlow to discuss the legal and policy implications of the CrowdStrike incident. Early last Friday, the Microsoft CrowdStrike outage began due to a faulty update to CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor software on Windows, leading to widespread "blue screens of death." The CrowdStrike IT outage has disrupted 8.5 million devices globally, causing major operational issues. In the US, Delta Air Lines canceled over 3,500 flights due to a crew tracking tool failure, offering waivers to affected customers.

Ep 225 | 7.18.24

The startup leading AI security in the UK.

This week, we are joined by Dr. Peter Garraghan, CEO of Mindgard, as he is discussing UK's recently published AI security guidelines and the recommendations he made for addressing cybersecurity risks in AI. Dave is examining the troubling challenges of regulating deepfake porn. Ben looks at a brand new Appeals Court decision on geofencing.

Ep 224 | 7.11.24

The cybersecurity prescription healthcare needs.

This week, we are joined by Errol Weiss, CSO of Health-ISAC, and he is discussing the current threat landscape in healthcare and their contributions to the Cyberspace Solarium Commission's healthcare report. Dave and Ben discuss the latest rulings from the US Supreme Court including how the ruling will likely have a sweeping effect on regulations, including cybersecurity rules, in every sector.

Ep 223 | 6.27.24

High-tech tales of Law and Order.

This week Dave shares a story on new documents revealing Jacobs Technology's role in equipping local law enforcement with advanced cell-site simulators (CSS), and discreetly integrating it into vehicles like the Chevrolet Silverado. Ben shares the story of a bipartisan effort to penalize platforms for hosting harmful deepfakes.

Ep 222 | 6.13.24

The end of an era.

Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity at Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, is sharing his thoughts on where cybersecurity has been and is going as he is leaving CISA. Ben has the story of Google laying off members of the team that reviews law enforcement data requests. Dave's got the story of teens using AI to undress their peers.

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Host(s)
Dave Bittner
Ben Yelin
Dave Bittner is a security podcast host and one of the founders at CyberWire. He's a creator, producer, videographer, actor, experimenter, and entrepreneur. He's had a long career in the worlds of television, journalism and media production, and is one of the pioneers of non-linear editing and digital storytelling.
Ben Yelin, JD, is the Program Director for Public Policy & External Affairs at the University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security, where he consults public and private entities on homeland security, cybersecurity and emergency management policy. He is also an adjunct faculty member at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, where he teaches courses on electronic surveillance and the Fourth Amendment.
Schedule: Wednesdays
Creator: CyberWire, Inc.
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