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Inside the Digital Battlefield: Cybersecurity in Geopolitical Conflicts with Chris Kubecka
Episode 2617th March 2026 • Security by Default • Joseph Carson
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Join Joseph Carson in this insightful episode as he interviews cybersecurity expert Chris Kubecka. They discuss critical infrastructure security, cyber warfare, geopolitical risks, and the evolving landscape of digital threats, providing valuable lessons for cybersecurity professionals and policymakers.

Key Topics

Cybersecurity in critical infrastructure

Geopolitical cyber threats and hybrid warfare

Evolving landscape of digital threats and resilience


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"GPS jamming has been a massive challenge."

"Digital Empires: China, Europe, and the US."

"Radio communications are a vital fallback."


Chapters

  1. 00:00 Introduction and Background of Chris Kubecka
  2. 01:37 Cybersecurity Challenges in Critical Infrastructure
  3. 03:37 Evolving Nature of Cyber Threats
  4. 05:45 The Role of Drones in Modern Warfare
  5. 07:25 Hybrid Warfare and Global Diplomacy
  6. 10:10 The Shift in Global Cybersecurity Dynamics
  7. 12:18 The Importance of International Cooperation
  8. 14:33 Privacy and Ethics in Cybersecurity
  9. 16:50 Historical Context and Regional Cooperation
  10. 18:55 Cyber Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure
  11. 22:04 Personal Experiences in Estonia
  12. 24:10 Geopolitical Tensions and Cybersecurity
  13. 25:52 Challenges in Maritime Connectivity
  14. 28:16 Critical Infrastructure Vulnerabilities
  15. 30:22 The Role of Radio in Authoritarian Regimes
  16. 33:43 International Maritime Law and Cybersecurity
  17. 37:46 Recent Projects and Activism in Cybersecurity
  18. 39:51 Staying Informed in a Rapidly Changing Landscape


Resources

Chris Kubecka's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriskubecka/

Field Tested: How to Hack a Modern Dictatorship with AI - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7F4XYZ

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