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There is little debate that cybersecurity continues to be a hot issue. However, the debate over how best to go about treating cyberthreats rages on. Cybersecurity threats are one of the leading challenges many nations face. Jessica and Ram discuss why cybersecurity is a complex transnational issue that requires global cooperation for a safe internet.

Cybersecurity Legislation
Hacking Politics

Cybersecurity Legislation

May 15, 2018

With GDPR going into effect in the next couple weeks, there has been a lot of talk about politics in cybersecurity. There is little debate that cybersecurity continues to be a hot issue. However, the debate over how best to go about treating cyberthreats rages on. Jessica and Ram will be discussing some of the recent political moves affecting cybersecurity, and what they mean for you.

Additionally, they talk about hacking cardiac devices, like pacemakers, and some recent wins in the cybersecurity world.

Episode Links:

350,000 cardiac devices need a security patch
Georgia governor vetoes cyber bill that would criminalize “unauthorized access”
Net neutrality set to end on June 11
First EU cybersecurity law takes effect—with new fines for misbehaving companies
Nine Things You Should Do Now To Make Sure Your Data Is GDPR Compliant