In this episode, we chat to Dr Melanie Garson, who is Cyber Policy and Tech Geopolitics Lead at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, as well as an Associate Professor in International Conflict Resolution & International Security at University College London. We look at cyber politics, conflict in the digital age, equal access, Artificial Intelligence as well as the challenges around physical infrastructure required for key digital technology.

Dr Melanie Garson - Cyber policy and tech geopolitics

The HEAL Security Dispatch Daily Digest is your trusted source for cutting-edge cybersecurity updates and expert perspectives with a focus on the intersection of healthcare and digital security. Hosted by Richard Simmons from London, the podcast dives deep into global developments, such as the UK's fortified defenses against cyber threats targeting critical infrastructures like the NHS, and Microsoft’s response to flawed app updates. Topics include evolving ransomware tactics, a French hospital's patient data breach, and cyber criminals exploiting platforms like Spotify. It also examines geopolitical concerns, including a Chinese vessel near damaged subsea cables, and corporate actions like Microsoft dismantling a phishing-as-a-service operation. Additionally, the Digest highlights advances in security technology, such as NordVPN earning top ratings for its threat protection features. Packed with insights, the show equips listeners with vital information to navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. 
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HEAL Security Dispatch Daily Digest: UK Cyber Defense, and Healthcare Breach Insights

Gain insights on the Red Sea subsea cable cuts; connectivity issues in China; and other recent service disruptions at Verizon, Google, and Mailchimp.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:00 Red Sea Cable Cuts
05:35 Connectivity Issues in China
09:20 Verizon
10:46 Google
12:08 Mailchimp
13:05 Outage Trends: By the Numbers
15:07 Get in Touch

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Diving Into the Red Sea Cable Cuts & More Outage News

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At the heart of HEAL Security's vision is the commitment to equipping organizations and individuals with rapid, contextually rich cybersecurity updates, establishing itself as a pivotal force in unifying practice and data against the ingenious tactics of criminal and malicious entities. HEAL Security is fervently devoted to constructing a robust resource and community that champions the defense of the healthcare sector against the growing cyber threats from organized crime groups and antagonistic nation-states. Our core focus encompasses the protection of vital IT infrastructures, the security of sensitive patient and clinical information, the safeguarding of critical healthcare systems, and the assurance of continuous, undisturbed patient care services.

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