Episode 70: How the Media Molds Public Perception of Infosec

Cybersecurity Where You Are

In episode 70 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, co-host Sean Atkinson is joined by Mathew Schwartz, Executive Editor for DataBreachToday & Europe at the Information Security Media Group (ISMG). Together, they discuss the media's role in shaping public understanding and perception of infosec. They begin by considering the idea of media channels helping to educate the public about cybersecurity matters, including data breaches and digital threats. From there, they go on to talk about how the language that the media uses to report on cybersecurity affects its ability to build trust with the public. Their conversation ends by reviewing tips for how members of the public can find trustworthy media channels in the infosec space.

Resources

• Follow Mathew on LinkedIn
• DataBreachToday.com
• Killnet Group Targeting Ukraine Supporters with DDoS Attacks
• Protecting Against Potential Russian Cyber Attacks
• Episode 68: Designing Cyber Defense as a Partnership Effort

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