Welcome back to another episode of To the Point Cybersecurity, where hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher dig into the evolving world of cyber threats, national security, and the intersection of technology and society. In this episode, we continue our conversation with John Cohen, Executive Director of the Program for Countering Hybrid Threats at the Center for Internet Security.

John shares real-world examples from the frontlines, detailing how threat actors—from nation-states to extremist groups—leverage open forums and online platforms not only to carry out cyberattacks, but also to coordinate, inspire, and instruct physical violence. He explains the challenges of rapidly getting critical threat intelligence into the right hands, the importance of distinguishing between protected speech and real threats, and the new mindset needed to effectively respond to increasingly hybrid and ideologically-driven dangers.

Tune in for insightful stories, actionable advice for both the public and private sectors, and a candid discussion on the societal challenges of disinformation, online radicalization, and the need for open conversations to build resilience in our digital and physical worlds.

And to learn more about Center for Internet Security’s Threat WA initiative visit https://www.cisecurity.org/threatwa .

For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e331