EPISODE · Jan 17, 2025 · 35 MIN
FUD Special
from Cyber Leaders · host SANS Institute
In this special bonus episode, Ciaran and James tackle one of their favorite cybersecurity acronyms: FUD – Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt. Here our hosts break down what exactly FUD means for cybersecurity, why it matters, and the real-world risks it presents. Highlights:Notable Example of FUD- The Killer Drones story; FUD in action and then retraction- Highlights from the RAeS Future Combat Air & Space Capabilities Summit- BBC article on viral report Malware attacks - WannaCry Guidance for Users | NHS Case Study on WannaCry- Lessons from the Colonial Pipeline Attack- CFR Analysis of the Shamoon Attack | BBC Coverage of Shamoon AttackAccidental IT failures- UK Air Traffic Control Technical Failure: confusion over two DVLs. - BBC Report on ATC Failure | Regulator Review Following ATC Technical Failure The Ultimate FUD phrase- Leon Panetta's Cyber Pearl Harbor Warning; fostering a climate of fear about the catastrophic consequences of cyber warfare.- Panetta’s Speech on Cyber Threats | BBC Coverage of Panetta's WarningDousing the FUD Flames- Ian Levy's Magic Amulet Speech to cyber security vendors in which he accused them of selling medieval witchcraft to the public. - The Register on Ian Levy's Speech‘The World’s First Cyber Weapon’- Stuxnet Computer Virus; the infamous worm aimed at Iran's nuclear facilities- BBC Overview of Stuxnet | Kaspersky Resource on StuxnetAdditional Resources:- BBC Full Dossier on Iraq | Transcript of Andrew Gilligan's original report- BBC Report on Iraq Dossier ControversyContact:Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]
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In this special bonus episode, Ciaran and James tackle one of their favorite cybersecurity acronyms: FUD – Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt. Here our hosts break down what exactly FUD means for cybersecurity, why it matters, and the real-world risks it presents. Highlights: Notable Example of FUD - The Killer Drones story; FUD in action and then retraction - Highlights from the RAeS Future Combat Air & Space Capabilities Summit - BBC article on viral report Malware attacks -...
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