Spies, Terrorists, Snowden, and Wikileaks

Summary

The piece centers on a Magna5 webinar where board member Scott Alcott recounts firsthand lessons from one of the most advanced state‑sponsored cyberattacks, drawing on his experience protecting critical global telecom infrastructure tied to governments and financial systems. It connects high‑profile cyber events like espionage and data leaks to practical takeaways and best practices for how organizations can better protect themselves, reflecting Magna5’s focus on real‑world cybersecurity resilience.

In this webinar, Magna5 board member, Scott Alcott, shares his lessons from the most advanced state-sponsored hack of a telephone company in history. Before becoming CIO of Comcast, Scott Alcott ran the mobile, data, and telecom networks in Brussels surrounding NATO, the European Commission, SWIFT, the Supreme Headquarters of Allied Command, and the undersea cables connecting Europe to sensitive regions in the Middle East and Africa. Then state-controlled cyber armies broke in.  Scott shares what happened behind the headlines including lessons learned from the ground floor of the cyber wars and best practices for ensuring your firm stays protected. 

In this webinar, Magna5 board member, Scott Alcott, shares his lessons from the most advanced state-sponsored hack of a telephone company in history. Before becoming CIO of Comcast, Scott Alcott ran the mobile, data, and telecom networks in Brussels surrounding NATO, the European Commission, SWIFT, the Supreme Headquarters of Allied Command, and the undersea cables connecting Europe to sensitive regions in the Middle East and Africa. Then state-controlled cyber armies broke in.  Scott shares what happened behind the headlines including lessons learned from the ground floor of the cyber wars and best practices for ensuring your firm stays protected. 

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