S4E6: Resilient Cyber w/ Matt Cronin

In this episode, Chris Hughes and Dr. Nikki Robinson chat with Matt Cronin, from the Office of the National Cyber Director, about the intersection of cyber security and law. Matt shares his experiences as a federal prosecutor handling cybercrime and ransomware, and discusses the complexities of cyber defense in a free society versus authoritarian regimes. They also dive into the upcoming National Cyber Strategy and the growing importance of resilience by design.

Key Highlights:

• How cyber defense differs in democratic vs. authoritarian regimes

• Legal considerations in cyber investigations and privacy protection

• Ransomware’s role in raising awareness of cyber security threats

• How collaboration across sectors can enhance national cyber defense

• Insights into the forthcoming National Cyber Strategy and its focus on resilience