In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy discusses the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict and its potential cyber implications with cybersecurity expert Nathan Case. They delve into lessons learned from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, discuss the effectiveness of cyber warfare, and evaluate Iran's cyber capabilities. The conversation also covers the ethical implications of cyber attacks, dual-use targets, and the danger of supply chain vulnerabilities. Practical advice is provided on improving cybersecurity measures, including the importance of MFA, network segmentation, and evaluating internal threats. Join us for an in-depth look at how current geopolitical tensions can impact global cybersecurity.

Nathan Case - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathancase/

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to the Israel-Iran Conflict
• 00:52 Meet the Expert: Nate Case
• 01:51 Cyber Warfare Insights from Russia-Ukraine Conflict
• 03:36 The Impact of Cyber on Critical Infrastructure
• 08:00 Ethics and Rules of Cyber Warfare
• 15:01 Iran's Cyber Capabilities and Strategies
• 16:56 Historical Context and Modern Cyber Threats
• 23:28 Foreign Cyber Threats: The Iranian Example
• 24:06 Israel's Cyber Capabilities
• 25:39 The Role of Cyber Command
• 26:23 Challenges in Cyber Defense
• 27:11 The Complexity of Cyber Warfare
• 32:21 Ransomware and Attribution Issues
• 36:13 Defensive Cyber Operations
• 39:39 Final Thoughts and Recommendations