Cybersecurity Experts Urged to Fight Tech-Fueled Authoritarianism | JQJO

Citizen Lab director Ron Deibert warns the cybersecurity community about a growing fusion of technology and authoritarianism. Speaking at Black Hat, he'll highlight big tech's role in exacerbating insecurity and urge cybersecurity professionals to actively counter this trend. He cites recent US political events as a concerning example and echoes former CISA director Jen Easterly's call for greater involvement. Deibert expresses worry about potential cuts to threat intelligence teams within major tech companies, impacting their ability to combat government spyware and protect civil society. He stresses the need for the cybersecurity industry to address this growing threat to democracy.