No Password Required Podcast Episode 51 — Maretta Morovitz

SummaryKenya's efforts to enhance its cybersecurity and technological progress through partnerships with the US and major tech companies. The focus is on responsible state behavior in cyberspace and addressing mobile app security. The role of public-private partnerships in promoting a robust digital economy and infrastructure. The conversation then transitions to an interview with Maretta Morovitz, a cybersecurity expert at MITRE, discussing her career path, the importance of mentorship, and the impact of ADHD on her work. The discussion also covers MITRE Engage, which focuses on cyber denial, deception, and adversary engagement, and highlights the use of simple yet effective techniques like decoy credentials. In this conversation, Maretta Morovitz discusses the importance of thinking creatively and outside the box when it comes to cybersecurity solutions, especially for organizations with limited budgets. She emphasizes the need for simplicity and proactive measures in cybersecurity. Maretta also highlights the value of interdisciplinary collaboration in the field, involving professionals from various backgrounds such as human behavioral scientists and graphic designers. She shares a successful collaboration between MITRE and HSBC in the field of deception operations. Maretta also talks about her passion for dance and her unique talent of reciting the alphabet backwards.Follow Maretta Morovitz on LinkedIn: Maretta MorovitzFollow MITRE on Twitter: @MITREcorpLearn more about MITRE Engage: MITRE Engage Chapters00:00 Kenya's Cybersecurity Partnerships03:24 Addressing Mobile App Security07:13 Interview with Maretta Morovitz11:35 Cyber Deception and Adversary Engagement29:12 The Importance of Simplicity and Proactive Measures30:07 Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Cybersecurity31:06 Successful Collaboration in Deception Operations34:44 Bringing Unique Perspectives and Skills to Cybersecurity