On this episode of Ahead of the Threat, FBI Assistant Director Bryan Vorndran and FBI Strategic Engagement Advisor Jamil Farshchi speak to Chris Cwalina, global head of cybersecurity and privacy at Norton Rose Fulbright. Chris and his team of lawyers advise clients on how to minimize damage from sophisticated data breaches and cybersecurity incidents.

Chris reveals why many companies have a false sense of readiness and security before a breach. He also talks about fostering a security culture and the importance of having clear lines of decision-making when it comes to risk management.

At the start of the episode, Bryan and Jamil discuss trending topics like the Fortinet VPN zero-day, the extradition of the Phobos ransomware administrator, and the sentencing of U.S.-based co-conspirators behind the Bitfenix cryptocurrency exchange theft.

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