The United States has one of the world’s most extensive cyber intelligence operations.
But security experts say other nations are catching up by hiring American-trained agents.
The New York Times says former NSA operatives hired by the U.A.E. hacked the emails of Qatar’s royals and former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama.
The revelations follow the biggest hack of U.S. government agencies in December.
President Joe Biden is promising to boost America’s cybersecurity defence.
Can he deliver?
Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom
Guests:
Jake Williams – President, Rendition Infosec
Stéphane Duguin – CEO, CyberPeace Institute
Bryson Bort – Co-Founder, ICS Village
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