As technology evolves at blinding speeds, so too does the world of cybersecurity. But is online security keeping up with the demands of this digital age? Today we are joined by Bruce Schneier, a public-interest technologist working at the intersection of security, technology, and people. Known as the “security guru”, Bruce has written over twelve books and hundreds of articles, essays, and academic papers, and he joins us today to share his thoughts on the current state of online security. We learn about Bruce’s professional background and interests before diving into the biggest security threats and challenges that business leaders face today. We unpack the role of AI in cybersecurity, where cryptography fits in, why national cybersecurity vulnerabilities are a bigger concern than many realize, and the role of new technology in building or breaking trust in this digital age. We end by examining the possible future of digital rights management, and Bruce shares some helpful advice for all Chief Information Officers to keep top-of-mind.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Bruce Schneier details his professional background and interests.
• Why he prioritizes privacy in his downtime.
• The biggest security threats and challenges that businesses face today.
• How AI has influenced online security protocols, and the role of cryptography.
• The way cryptography has evolved, and what business leaders should be paying attention to.
• Understanding the role of cryptography in identifying deep fakes.
• Why everyday citizens should be more concerned about national cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
• How new technology in this digital age can either help to build trust or break it.
• Bruce shares his thoughts on the future of digital rights management.
• What keeps him up at night, how he processes these thoughts, and
• His final words of advice for all CIOs.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Bruce Schneier

Bruce Schneier on X

Bruce Schneier Books on Amazon

Schneier on Security

Harvard Kennedy School

Solid Project

Tim Berners-Lee

Adam Granoff on LinkedIn

Nishit Sadhwani on LinkedIn

Deep Takes, Not Fakes

Deep Takes, Not Fakes on Instagram

Deep Takes, Not Fakes on Facebook

Deep Takes, Not Fakes on X