Chris Krebs: Cybersecurity Risks and Controls

Chris Krebs, a renowned expert in cybersecurity, shares his thoughts on the current issues facing cybersecurity around the world, including the current situation in Ukraine, the 2020 election, the Colonial Pipeline hack, and other attacks on critical infrastructure. He also discusses how organizations can anticipate, prevent, and recover from these types of attacks in the future.  

Mr. Krebs is a former Director of the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). He recently founded a cyber consulting firm named Krebs Stamos Group with his partner Alex Stamos where their first assignment was the SolarWinds hack.

How big is the threat of cyber attacks in today’s world? How can companies become more security minded? Tune in for the conversation with Chris Krebs to learn more.

Discussion Points:

• The recent surge in cyber attacks 
• Current state of capabilities to withstand attacks: people, processes, and technology
• The spectrum of ‘bad guys’ out there i.e., the cyber attackers
• Six elements of cybersecurity:
  • Leadership – cybersecurity as a priority for CXOs
  • All hands on the deck – from the CEO to interns
  • Identity management – knowing who is in the company’s network
  • Device management – taking stock of devices in the network
  • Incident response plan
  • Recovery plan
• Anticipation and preparedness for cyber attacks during 2020 US Presidential elections 
• Security and risk management for global companies
• Mr. Krebs’ journey from an Environmental Engineer to the Department of Homeland Security and now at his new venture – Krebs Stamos Group
• The future of Krebs Stamos Group

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This episode is part of Disruption 2.0 series where the focus is how a new wave of technology is disrupting multiple sectors. Fernweh Group is an investment company that is adapting an engaged investor and operator model to create alpha—performance superior to market indices—in the industrial/industrial tech sector. 

For more information:

Christopher Krebs LinkedIn

Krebs Stamos Group Website

Fernweh Group

Nick Santhanam LinkedIn