"White Hat" Hackers And Cybersecurity

"White Hat" Hackers And Cybersecurity

We chat with two computer experts and a journalist about the gaps in our cybersecurity that so-called "white hat" hackers are exposing.

In the information age, our economy has become increasingly reliant on cyber infrastructure. But security researchers are finding gaping holes in those systems, some of which expose everything from water plants to power grids. We chat with a pair of "white hat" hackers who used to work for the federal government, one of whom has won worldwide fame for penetrating popular Apple products.

Guests

Robert O'Harrow

Reporter, The Washington Post; Author, "No Place to Hide' (Simon & Schuster, 2005)

Charlie Miller

Principal Research Consultant, Accuvant Labs; Former researcher, National Security Agency

Billy Rios

Security Research Consultant; Team Lead, Google; Co-Author, "Hacking: The Next Generation"

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This was an amazing episode! Thank you. How come it does not appear to be available as a podcast?

Wed, 07/25/2012 - 10:11am

@ree The podcast feed only includes the last 10 shows. If you missed the podcast, you can hear the show by clicking the "Listen" link at the top of the page.

Fri, 07/27/2012 - 11:03am
The Kojo Nnamdi Show is produced by member-supported WAMU 88.5 in Washington DC.