Former FBI Cyber Chief James Turgal on M&A Blind Spots & AI Threats

Former FBI Executive Assistant Director James Turgal explains why cyber risk must be part of every M&A checklist. From startups being used as “free rides” to identity as the new battleground, this episode breaks down what boards and executives must understand now.Hosted by Karl Block.00:00 – The Startup “Free Ride” Risk01:17 – M&A Checklist Blind Spot02:16 – Brand Damage Reality03:56 – Identity Is the New Battleground05:34 – Why Backups Matter07:54 – The FBI Nuclear Reactor Story09:56 – The Phishing Incident10:59 – Response vs Mitigation11:49 – Why Response Plans Fail...===== FOLLOW ME =====To view our new episodes:https://www.blockandtackleshow.com/Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/BATS-YTSubscribeIG: https://bit.ly/BATS-IGSubscribeLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/BATS-LISubscribeX: https://bit.ly/BATS-XSubscribeTo view our new episodes, you may view them here: https://www.youtube.com/@blockandtackleshowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-block-and-tackle-showX: https://x.com/blocktackleshow