Caveat

This week, we are joined by Max Shier, Optiv's CISO, to discuss the newly-released CMMC 2.0, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, and how to ensure compliance. Ben discusses a federal court’s decision holding warrantless queries of the Section 702 database unconstitutional. Dave looks at a murder case in Cleveland that’s been derailed by the prosecution’s use of AI. While this show covers l...

This week, we are joined by Shiva Nathan, Founder & CEO of Onymos, talking about why data privacy is a critical priority for companies, yet a major challenge for them. Ben and Dave look at some of the early actions of the Trump administration and what they portend for the future. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For offic...

This week on the show, Dave and Ben are excited to welcome N2K's very own Ethan Cook, a trusted policy expert, who will be joining regularly for a new segment. Starting this month, Ethan will be contributing every second week to dive deep into the world of law, privacy, surveillance, and more, offering insightful analysis on the latest policy stories. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben i...

Caleb Barlow is joining Ben and Dave to discuss executive protection and the intersection with cybersecurity. They dive into the recent killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and how it has alarmed corporate America, prompting companies to reassess security measures and protect executives amid concerns of copycat attacks. Security firms report a surge in requests for protection, as expert...

Please enjoy this encore episode of Caveat. This week Dave shares a story on new documents revealing Jacobs Technology's role in equipping local law enforcement with advanced cell-site simulators (CSS), and discreetly integrating it into vehicles like the Chevrolet Silverado. Ben shares the story of a bipartisan effort to penalize platforms for hosting harmful deepfakes. While this show covers leg...

Please enjoy this encore episode of Caveat. Michael Razeeq, 2024 New America #SharetheMicinCyber Fellow, is discussing his research on the ways that laws governing civilian cyber corps (C3s) in states like Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, and others can help or hinder those organizations. Ben covers the groundbreaking anti-trust Court decision against Google. Dave looks at a new bill that would elevate r...

This week, we are joined by Casey Bleeker, CEO of SurePath AI, who is speaking with Ben Yelin on how AI/GenAI regulation could roll out in the US in 2025. Ben's story focuses on a Texas mother, after suing Character.ai after discovering that AI chatbots encouraged her son, who has autism, to self-harm and even suggested violence against his parents, sparking concerns over the safety of AI companio...

This week we are joined by Petra Molnar, Harvard faculty associate, lawyer and author of the newly released book "The Walls Have Eyes: Surviving Migration in the Age of Artificial Intelligence," sharing how Big Tech and AI will enable Trump's immigration policies. Ben has an update on the effort to ban TikTok in the United States. Dave's got the story of the NYPD using city-wide surveillance to he...

This week, we are joined by Pavlina Pavlova, 2024 New America #SharetheMicinCyber Fellow and Cybercrime Expert at the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and she is discussing her research calling for a shift in the tech conversation to address gender-specific harms and promote safer, more inclusive digital environments. Ben has the story of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau trying to cut...

This week, we are joined by US Congressional candidate from Oklahoma, Madison Horn, who is speaking with Ben Yelin about national security and cyberwarfare. Ben's story has an update on TikTok’s lawsuit against the federal government. Dave looks at the latest ruling on privacy rights at the border. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute lega...

This week, Danny Allan, Snyk's CTO, discusses how AI regulations are influencing both the security of AI tools and the broader software ecosystem and the emphasis on compliance with security standards. This comes on the heels of a recent report which found that the majority of security leaders have begun contemplating banning the use of AI in coding due its security risks. Ben dives into policy ch...

On today’s show, Ben and Dave share their reactions to the presidential election and what we might expect moving forward into a second term with President Trump. And later in the show, Dave has a conversation Sarah Hutchins, Partner at Parker Poe, to talk about the growing number of state data privacy laws, litigation trends related to targeted advertising and wiretapping, and key takeaways for co...

This week, we are joined by Brad Auerbach from Outside GC, who is talking about their research on "Trailblazing Tennessee Legislation – the ELVIS Act." Ben has the story of parents suing over a bad grade their kid got after using AI. Dave looks at bias in AI evaluations of resumés. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For off...

This week, we are joined by Joseph Jarnecki from RUSI, who is talking about their work on "What Next for the UK–Japan Cyber Partnership?" Ben takes a deep dive into the particulars of a cell phone search warrant and seizure. While Dave looks at a lawsuit challenging online surveillance. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. Fo...

This week, Ben Yelin is joined by Eoin Hinchy, Tines Co-Founder and CEO, sharing his perspective about straddling EU and US regulations as the AI guardrail conversation boils over. Ben's story looks into the doctrine of preemption and how it might impact efforts to regulate data privacy. While Dave look's at a major grocery chain getting pushback on its facial recognition program. While this show...

Katie Bowen, VP & GM Global Public Sector and Defense at Synack is sharing her thoughts on CISA's new guidance on Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) Operational Cybersecurity Alignment (FOCAL) Plan & federal vulnerability management practices. Ben does a deep dive into one of the biggest misconceptions about the First Amendment. Dave looks at the fallout from an alleged Chinese hack of a US...

Josh Rosenzweig, Senior Director of AI & Innovation at Morgan Lewis, joins to discuss tackling security and compliance in the age of genAI. Ben has the story of California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoing a bill that would have regulated artificial intelligence. Dave looks at a Virginia court shutting down the use of license plate readers. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the...

In this episode, Dmitri Alperovitch discusses his book World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the Twenty-First Century with host Ben Yelin. Alperovitch highlights the rising tensions between the U.S. and China, focusing on Taiwan as a critical flashpoint that could ignite a new Cold War. He shares insights on the strategies America must adopt to maintain its status as the w...

This week, we are joined by Jen Roberts and Nitansha Bansal, both Assistant Directors of the Cyber Statecraft Initiative, from the Atlantic Council, as they are sharing their report "Mythical Beasts and Where to Find Them: Mapping the Global Spyware Market and its Threats to National Security and Human Rights." Ben discusses new election-related deep fake laws coming out of California. Dave looks...

This week, we are joined by Dmitri Alperovitch, author and Chairman of Silverado Policy Accelerator, as he is talking with Ben Yelin about his book, "World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the Twenty-First Century." Ben reviews oral arguments in the TikTok case against the U.S. Government. Dave looks at the hunt for Stingrays at the DNC convention. While this show covers le...

This week, Shane Fry from RunSafe Security joins us to discuss his work supporting the space industry with cybersecurity, as the Spacecraft Cybersecurity Act, introduced by Congressmen Frost and Beyer, aims to require NASA-approved cybersecurity plans from manufacturers using federal funds, in response to increasing threats from China and Russia. Ben discusses the latest anti-trust case against Go...

This week, Ben delves into the escalating clash between Elon Musk and a Brazilian judge, centered around the contentious issue of content moderation on X/Twitter. Meanwhile, Dave explores a looming challenge to Section 230 immunity, which could redefine the legal landscape for online platforms. Please take a moment to fill out an audience survey! Let us know how we are doing! Links to the stories...

Adam Darrah, Vice President of Intelligence at ZeroFox, is discussing how recent high-profile events have intensified the spread of false narratives and how the role of social media platforms may play in amplifying these issues, especially after the recent SCOTUS decision in Murthy vs. Missouri. Ben discusses the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France. Dave looks at the possibility of po...

This week, Michael Listner joins us to discuss the Supreme Court's ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which overturned Chevron Deference and now requires courts to independently review agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes. Ben discusses a new Appeals Court case holding that geofence warrants are unconstitutional. Dave looks at the democrat’s proposed platform on cyber. While t...

On this special encore episode, we have Jeff Reich, Executive Director at the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA), joins to discuss the cost of identity. Ben and Dave discuss some follow up regarding how an appeals court put a temporary hold on an unusual order restricting federal officials and the agencies they work for from communicating with social media companies about content on their p...