Session

126 - Panel - Defending Against Cyberthreats

Tuesday, December 8th • 1:00pm — 2:00pm PDT

• Karen Cone, Advisory Boards Director, Venture Partner
• Patti Chrzan, Chief of Staff, Microsoft Customer Security & Trust
• Cristin Goodwin, Assistant General Counsel, Microsoft
• Diana Kelley, Executive Board Member, Cyber Future Foundation & WiCyS

Whether it’s foreign actors seeking to subvert the democratic process, US citizens who seek to radically influence people’s opinions, or cybercriminals looking to make a profit, we are exposed. 2020 has brought major disruptions to both the physical and digital worlds, and these changes are also evident in the cyberthreat landscape. Certain types of attacks have escalated as cybercriminals change tactics, leveraging current events to take advantage of vulnerable targets and advance their activity through new channels. Change brings opportunity, for both attackers and defenders, and knowledge is power. For security professionals to create successful defense strategies, they need more diverse and timelier insights into the threats they are defending against. The recent Microsoft Digital Defense Report highlights critical defense strategies. Join us as we hear from three of the authors of this in-depth report, with a special focus on cybercrime and nation state threats. This session will enhance your understanding and provide actionable insights on how we can improve our defenses to combat such attacks.