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, Greg sits down with Olivia Rose, Founder and CISO of the Rose CISO Group, to talk about her role in "CISO: The Worst Job I Ever Wanted," a groundbreaking cybersecurity docuseries that reveals the real experiences of Chief Information Security Officers. This podcast uncovers the pressures, sleepless nights, and personal sacrifices these leaders endure while making critical decisions and shouldering the responsibility of defending the digital world. Through honest and compelling stories, listeners gain a rare glimpse into the human side of one of the most challenging and misunderstood roles in technology.

In our reporter chat, Greg Otto talks with Derek Johnson and Tim Starks about their deep dives into why Salt Typhoon may never be out of U.S. telecom systems.

Olivia Rose on why the CISO role may not be the pinnacle of security work

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