From Cybercrime to Deepfakes - Securing the Public Square

Explore the evolving landscape of digital security threats and their impact on democratic discourse in this 23-minute conference talk featuring cybersecurity experts discussing the challenges of protecting public spaces from cybercrime to sophisticated deepfake technology. Learn from Ginny Badanes, General Manager of Tech for Society at Microsoft, and Jeh Johnson, former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security and current Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees at Columbia University, as they examine the intersection of technology, security, and democratic institutions. Discover how emerging threats like deepfakes are reshaping the information environment and what strategies are being developed to maintain the integrity of public discourse. Gain insights into the policy and technological approaches needed to address these complex challenges while preserving the openness that defines democratic societies, moderated by Steve Clemons from The National Interest.