Episode description

Tim Starks is a senior reporter at CyberScoop with over two decades of experience in cyber reporting. In this episode he dives into the landscape of spyware, highlighting its impact on national security and individual privacy. The discussion with Frank Cilluffo also touches on the actions taken by the U.S. and Poland to address spyware threats, the significance of BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) in internet security, and the regulatory approaches to cybersecurity. Tim provides insights into the complexities of cyber threats, the role of policy, and the importance of a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity issues.

Main Topics: 

• Spyware's Impact on the Digital World
• BGP and Internet Security
• Regulatory Approaches to Cybersecurity

Key Quotes:

"The arc of the spyware story has been we're hearing more and more and more. We're seeing more and more and more. We're we're uncovering more and more. " - Tim Stark

[BGP] is the most important part of the Internet you haven't heard of. It's fundamental to everything." - Tim Starks

"The SEC's rules on cybersecurity disclosure have been...the most controversial. If you're talking about people being upset about them. There's bipartisan on the Hill disappointment or frustration or even rage sometimes about that, about those rules." - Tim Starks

Guest Bio: Tim Starks is a senior reporter at CyberScoop with over 20 years of experience in cyber reporting. He has previously worked at Washington Post, Politico, and Congressional Quarterly, covering a wide range of cybersecurity topics. Tim's expertise lies in investigating and reporting on complex cyber threats and the policies aimed at mitigating them.

Relevant Links and Resources:

• Cyberscoop
• Executive Order on Spyware
• FCC Proposes Internet Routing Security Reporting Requirements