#238 - The Impact of the Israel Iran Conflict (with Nathan Case)

In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy discusses the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict and its potential cyber implications with cybersecurity expert Nathan Case. They delve into lessons learned from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, discuss the effectiveness of cyber warfare, and evaluate Iran's cyber capabilities. The conversation also covers the ethical implications of cyber attacks, dual-use targets, and the danger of supply chain vulnerabilities. Practical advice is provided on improving cybersecurity measures, including the importance of MFA, network segmentation, and evaluating internal threats. Join us for an in-depth look at how current geopolitical tensions can impact global cybersecurity. Nathan Case - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathancase/   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Israel-Iran Conflict 00:52 Meet the Expert: Nate Case 01:51 Cyber Warfare Insights from Russia-Ukraine Conflict 03:36 The Impact of Cyber on Critical Infrastructure 08:00 Ethics and Rules of Cyber Warfare 15:01 Iran's Cyber Capabilities and Strategies 16:56 Historical Context and Modern Cyber Threats 23:28 Foreign Cyber Threats: The Iranian Example 24:06 Israel's Cyber Capabilities 25:39 The Role of Cyber Command 26:23 Challenges in Cyber Defense 27:11 The Complexity of Cyber Warfare 32:21 Ransomware and Attribution Issues 36:13 Defensive Cyber Operations 39:39 Final Thoughts and Recommendations