064 The War Against Disinformation

064 The War Against Disinformation

The use of disinformation isn’t new, but finding the truth has become more challenging as our adversaries employ sophisticated tools to manipulate perception. The Chertoff Group’s Adam Isles speaks with national security expert J.D. Maddox about the nature of disinformation campaigns, why companies should be concerned, and what can be done to prevent the spread of disinformation. He warns corporations that it’s a matter of time before sophisticated disinformation campaigns are used against them.

063 When the Threats are Physical

While cybersecurity is often top of mind for many companies, physical threats such as active shooters are emerging as major risks to people and businesses too. The Chertoff Group’s Jayson Ahern discusses the roles and responsibilities of leadership in guarding against these threats, how chief security officers can work with the organization, and how often companies should assess their risks.

062 Security the Enterprise

Chertoff Group Senior Advisor Bob Pocica, who began his career at the FBI and served in various security roles at major corporations, discusses enterprise risk management. He talks about the importance of bringing physical and cybersecurity areas of a company together, and why it’s necessary for organizations to have a senior individual in charge of these threats. He urges Chief Security Officers to be proactive and offers this: You can’t over-communicate when it comes to security. 

061 From the Wild Blue Yonder to the Corporate World

The Chertoff Group’s Brian Hess traces his career in the U.S. Air Force – from deployment to his work at the Pentagon as a Nuclear Security Policy Officer. He discusses how the lessons he learned in the military can apply to the corporate world. How can we break down the barriers that exist between physical and cyber within organizations? He stresses the importance of working with teams to guard against threats.

060 Investing in Space

What is the state of the market when it comes to space and missile defence?

The Chertoff Group’s Kristjan Kornmayer, who recently published the Space and Missile Defense Market Review, discusses a recent space and missile defence symposium and where he sees major areas of investment from the government and private sector.