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From Secure Foundations to Resilient Futures: The UK's Digital Security by Design Initiative | An Infosecurity Europe 2024 Conversation with Professor John Goodacre | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
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Guest: Professor John Goodacre, Director Digital Security by Design, University of Manchester, UKRI [@UKRI_News]
On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-goodacre-722b59/
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Hosts:
Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]
On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martin
Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast
On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli
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Episode Notes
In this episode of the "On Location with Sean and Marco" podcast, host Sean Martin flies solo to engage in a riveting conversation with Professor John Goodacre, Director of a UK government program and a renowned figure in the tech industry. Professor Goodacre sheds light on his diverse career journey, spanning from telecoms to supercomputers, with a key focus on cyber resilience and system integrity.
Emphasizing the need for a holistic approach beyond patching vulnerabilities, Professor Goodacre discusses the inception of the digital security by design program in 2019. He delves into the program's aim to revolutionize technology foundations, collaborating with industry giants like Microsoft and Google to enhance digital infrastructures globally.
The conversation explores the significance of memory safety in software, highlighting the ongoing battle against cyber threats and the necessity for robust security measures at the hardware and software levels. Professor Goodacre's insights underscore the imperative shift towards secure by design and default practices to combat evolving cybersecurity challenges effectively.
Furthermore, the episode touches upon the collaboration between academia, businesses, and governments to implement secure frameworks and educate stakeholders on the importance of cybersecurity. Professor Goodacre advocates for a proactive approach, stressing the economic benefits and risk mitigation associated with investing in secure technologies and practices.
Listeners are left with a deepened understanding of the crucial role memory safety, compartmentalization, and secure design play in fortifying digital ecosystems against cyber threats. Professor Goodacre's illuminating discussion paves the way for a paradigm shift in cybersecurity strategies, fostering resilience and integrity in the digital landscape.
Top Questions Addressed
- How does the digital security by design program aim to enhance technology foundations?
- Why is memory safety in software crucial for combating cyber threats effectively?
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Follow our InfoSecurity Europe 2024 coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/infosecurity-europe-2024-infosec-london-cybersecurity-event-coverage
Smashing the Stack; All Good Things | Exploring Software Lifecycles from Secure By Design to End of Life | An RSA Conference 2024 Conversation with Allan Friedman and Bob Lord | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli: https://redefining-cybersecurity.simplecast.com/episodes/smashing-the-stack-all-good-things-exploring-software-lifecycles-from-secure-by-design-to-end-of-life-an-rsa-conference-2024-conversation-with-allan-friedman-and-bob-lord-on-location-coverage-with-sean-martin-and-marco-ciappelli
On YouTube: 📺 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnYu0psdcllTcLEF2H9r2svIRrI1P4Qkr
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Resources
Progress for the DSbD Initiative and CHERI Capability Hardware: https://www.infosecurityeurope.com/en-gb/conference-programme/session-details.3783.219352.progress-for-the-dsbd-initiative-and-cheri-capability-hardware.html
Learn more about InfoSecurity Europe 2024: https://itspm.ag/iseu24reg
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Manage episode 419725872 series 2972571
Guest: Professor John Goodacre, Director Digital Security by Design, University of Manchester, UKRI [@UKRI_News]
On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-goodacre-722b59/
____________________________
Hosts:
Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]
On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martin
Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast
On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli
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Episode Notes
In this episode of the "On Location with Sean and Marco" podcast, host Sean Martin flies solo to engage in a riveting conversation with Professor John Goodacre, Director of a UK government program and a renowned figure in the tech industry. Professor Goodacre sheds light on his diverse career journey, spanning from telecoms to supercomputers, with a key focus on cyber resilience and system integrity.
Emphasizing the need for a holistic approach beyond patching vulnerabilities, Professor Goodacre discusses the inception of the digital security by design program in 2019. He delves into the program's aim to revolutionize technology foundations, collaborating with industry giants like Microsoft and Google to enhance digital infrastructures globally.
The conversation explores the significance of memory safety in software, highlighting the ongoing battle against cyber threats and the necessity for robust security measures at the hardware and software levels. Professor Goodacre's insights underscore the imperative shift towards secure by design and default practices to combat evolving cybersecurity challenges effectively.
Furthermore, the episode touches upon the collaboration between academia, businesses, and governments to implement secure frameworks and educate stakeholders on the importance of cybersecurity. Professor Goodacre advocates for a proactive approach, stressing the economic benefits and risk mitigation associated with investing in secure technologies and practices.
Listeners are left with a deepened understanding of the crucial role memory safety, compartmentalization, and secure design play in fortifying digital ecosystems against cyber threats. Professor Goodacre's illuminating discussion paves the way for a paradigm shift in cybersecurity strategies, fostering resilience and integrity in the digital landscape.
Top Questions Addressed
- How does the digital security by design program aim to enhance technology foundations?
- Why is memory safety in software crucial for combating cyber threats effectively?
Be sure to follow our Coverage Journey and subscribe to our podcasts!
____________________________
Follow our InfoSecurity Europe 2024 coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/infosecurity-europe-2024-infosec-london-cybersecurity-event-coverage
Smashing the Stack; All Good Things | Exploring Software Lifecycles from Secure By Design to End of Life | An RSA Conference 2024 Conversation with Allan Friedman and Bob Lord | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli: https://redefining-cybersecurity.simplecast.com/episodes/smashing-the-stack-all-good-things-exploring-software-lifecycles-from-secure-by-design-to-end-of-life-an-rsa-conference-2024-conversation-with-allan-friedman-and-bob-lord-on-location-coverage-with-sean-martin-and-marco-ciappelli
On YouTube: 📺 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnYu0psdcllTcLEF2H9r2svIRrI1P4Qkr
Be sure to share and subscribe!
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Resources
Progress for the DSbD Initiative and CHERI Capability Hardware: https://www.infosecurityeurope.com/en-gb/conference-programme/session-details.3783.219352.progress-for-the-dsbd-initiative-and-cheri-capability-hardware.html
Learn more about InfoSecurity Europe 2024: https://itspm.ag/iseu24reg
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Catch all of our event coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/technology-cybersecurity-society-humanity-conference-and-event-coverage
To see and hear more Redefining CyberSecurity content on ITSPmagazine, visit: https://www.itspmagazine.com/redefining-cybersecurity-podcast
To see and hear more Redefining Society stories on ITSPmagazine, visit:
https://www.itspmagazine.com/redefining-society-podcast
Are you interested in sponsoring our event coverage with an ad placement in the podcast?
Learn More 👉 https://itspm.ag/podadplc
Want to tell your Brand Story as part of our event coverage?
Learn More 👉 https://itspm.ag/evtcovbrf
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