Cyberattacks have played a significant role in the war in Ukraine. Officials in Washington and Kyiv have blamed Russian hackers for targeting satellite systems and using digital assaults to execute disinformation and psychological warfare campaigns. Victor Zhora, the deputy chairman of the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine, is actively involved in defending against those attacks and talks to Safe Mode about the evolution of cyberwar in Ukraine. CyberScoop reporter AJ Vicens also joins the show to talk about his reporting on the cybercrime underworld and hacker forums such as BreachForums.

Victor Zhora on the frontlines of digital war between Ukraine and Russia

In this episode of Safe Mode, host Greg Otto sits down with Chris Sestito, CEO of HiddenLayer Technologies, to discuss the evolving landscape of AI security and where current protection strategies are falling short. Sestito shares insights on how leading enterprises are rethinking their approach to AI asset protection, reveals real-world examples where traditional security measures failed against AI-specific threats, and explains the unique vulnerabilities that conventional cybersecurity tools struggle to address. The conversation explores the tension between rapid AI innovation and regulatory frameworks, with Sestito offering his perspective on what smarter, more adaptive AI regulation should look like and how policymakers can balance innovation with robust security protections. Don't miss this deep dive into the future of AI security, insider threats in AI-driven workplaces, and Sestito's top recommendations for government regulators crafting new AI security laws


In our reporter chat, Greg talks with Tim Starks about what the federal government is doing to meet the demands put forth in President Trump’s cybersecurity executive order. 

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