#210 - Salt Typhoon and Vulnerable Telecoms

In this crucial episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy delves into the urgent topic of the 'Salt Typhoon' threat, with insights from experts Adam Isles and Andreas Kurland from the Chertoff Group. The episode covers the implications for corporate security using SMS text messages when Chinese actors are breaking into major telecommunication entities. The conversation focuses on encryption, secure communications, and measures to mitigate risks from vulnerabilities in telecommunications infrastructure. The discussion includes practical steps for securing messaging, voice calls, virtual meetings, and emails. Learn actionable strategies to bolster your organization’s cybersecurity posture and ensure robust defense against sophisticated state-level cyber threats. Thank you to our sponsor Threat Locker https://www.threatlocker.com/pages/essential-eight-fast-track?utm_source=ciso_tradecraft&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=essential-eight_q4_24&utm_content=essential-eight&utm_term=podcast Link to recommendations: https://chertoffgroup.com/end-to-end-encryption-is-essential/  Transcripts https://docs.google.com/document/d/13NKPUBU3c-qYQtX18NR08oYVRSSnHD_a Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Salt Typhoon 01:31 Meet the Experts: Adam Isles and Andreas Kurland 02:03 Understanding the Salt Typhoon Threat 04:49 Telecommunications and Security Risks 07:37 Messaging Security: Risks and Recommendations 20:14 Voice Communication Security 28:44 Securing Virtual Meetings 34:45 Email Security: Challenges and Solutions 41:35 Conclusion and Contact Information