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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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

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