Off The Wire: 2024 Tech and Cybersecurity Year in Review & 2025 Predictions
In this episode of Off The Wire, hosts Anthony and Tanner cover a detailed review of 2024, focusing on significant advancements and incidents in technology and cybersecurity. They discuss notable headlines like the global IT outage caused by CrowdStrike, the Salt Typhoon incident involving Chinese hackers, and the implications of potential DJI drone bans. The episode delves into the rise of AI and its applications in everyday workflows, the ongoing shift to hybrid cloud models, and the increasing trend towards zero trust security frameworks. As they reflect on the year's technological strides, they also share insights on what to expect in 2025, including potential AI advancements and continued focus on zero trust architectures. Tune in for an engaging discussion on the past year's tech and cybersecurity landscape and a glimpse into the future.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:06 Major Cybersecurity Incidents of 2024
01:15 CrowdStrike Global IT Outage
04:24 Salt Typhoon: Chinese Hackers and Telecoms
07:42 The DJI Drone Ban and Chinese Technology Concerns
12:37 The Rise of Generative AI in 2024
13:54 AI Integration in Everyday Tasks
17:22 Power Usage and Limitations of AI
20:33 Shift to OpEx Model and Hybrid Cloud
24:57 Changing Communication Trends
25:28 The Shift from Email to Chat
26:02 The Rise of Internal Chat Systems
30:00 The Impact of Starlink
32:15 Zero Trust Architecture Gains Traction
33:56 Looking Ahead to 2025
35:01 Building Internal AI Systems
37:28 AI Use Cases and Challenges
48:34 Optimizing Existing Technologies
50:02 Wrapping Up and Listener Engagement
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