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US government rescinds West Point role for former cyber director
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US government rescinds West Point role for former cyber director

In this Quick Take, Ian Bremmer reacts to the US government's decision to rescind former CISA Director Jen Easterly’s appointment to West Point, raising serious concerns about the state of American democracy and national values.

CISA chief warns of rise of disinformation, election meddling after Nov 5
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CISA chief warns of rise of disinformation, election meddling after Nov 5

Once a mere formality, the certification of presidential votes has become a high-stakes period. Cybersecurity chief Jen Easterly warns that the greatest threats to American democracy may emerge between Election Day and certification on January 6, as foreign adversaries exploit partisan divides to undermine confidence and stability.

US election disinformation: How myths like non-citizen voting erode public trust
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US election disinformation: How myths like non-citizen voting erode public trust

On GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, US cybersecurity chief Jen Easterly discusses disinformation and its impact on the country. She debunks the myth of non-citizen voting and warns that spreading such conspiracy theories is “corrosive to democracy.”

Top threats to US election security
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Top threats to US election security

As Election Day approaches, US cybersecurity chief Jen Easterly warns that while America’s voting systems are more secure than ever, the period between voting and certification remains vulnerable, with foreign adversaries poised to exploit any internal divisions during this critical time. Watch her interview with Ian Bremmer on GZERO World.

White 'I Voted' sticker with US flag graphic on the floor and GZERO World with ian bremmer - the podcast
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US election security and the threats of foreign interference: CISA Director Jen Easterly discusses

Listen: On the GZERO World podcast, Ian Bremmer sits down with Jen Easterly, the top US official behind America’s election security infrastructure. As Director of Homeland Security's Center for Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), she is on the frontlines of safeguarding the voting process.

Will the US be able to withstand cyber attacks on critical infrastructure?
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Will the US be able to withstand cyber attacks on critical infrastructure?

The global cyber landscape has never seemed so dire. From Russian-backed ransomware attacks against America’s largest oil pipeline to the phone scammer who won’t leave you alone during dinner, we’re living in a brave new world. On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer speaks to Jen Easterly, director of the US cybersecurity agency, tasked with defending the country from all cyber threats — foreign and domestic, who is optimistic about the state of America’s cyber defenses.

Ranking cyber threats: CISA chief Jen Easterly
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Ranking cyber threats: CISA chief Jen Easterly

Just a few years ago, we were worried about non-state actors like ISIS carrying out major cyberattacks. Is there still a threat? "Low probability, but high impact," US cybersecurity chief Jen Easterly tells Ian Bremmer on GZERO World.

China & Russia are "formidable" cyber adversaries: CISA's Jen Easterly
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China & Russia are "formidable" cyber adversaries: CISA's Jen Easterly

The next 10 years are critical for America to defend itself from China and Russia in cyberspace, says US cybersecurity chief Jen Easterly. We'll know by then if we've won or lost the battle for tech innovation against Beijing and Moscow when it comes to things like smart cities, she tells Ian Bremmer on GZERO World.

How private businesses help fight cybercrime
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How private businesses help fight cybercrime

The federal government wants to help US businesses better defend themselves against cyberattacks — but little can be done if corporations don't report them. A new law forces them to do so, says Jen Easterly, head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act requires whoever operates critical infrastructure to report attacks coming from state and non-state actors.

Hackers, Russia, China: cyber battles & how we win
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Hackers, Russia, China: cyber battles & how we win

The next decade will be a turning point in the global cyber arms race. And the stakes are very high. If measured as a country's GDP, cyber crime would now be the world's third-largest economy after the US and China. And it only takes a single password — as Americans learned after the 2021 Colonial Pipeline attack — for cyber crime to cripple a company or humiliate a nation. On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer speaks to Jen Easterly, director of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, tasked with defending the country from all cyber threats — foreign and domestic.