In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy Snyder sits down with Leslie Daigle, Chief Technical Officer and Director of the Internet Integrity Program at the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA). Together, they dive into the foundational elements of Internet integrity—names, numbers, and routes—and explore how these underpinning structures impact cybersecurity today. Leslie shares valuable insights on topics like routing security, domain name abuse, and combating malicious traffic. The conversation highlights the challenges of maintaining a cohesive and secure Internet while balancing the technical, economic, and policy dimensions.
Leslie also discusses the Global Cyber Alliance’s collaborative initiatives, such as the MANRS project and its efforts to improve Internet infrastructure security at scale. Along the way, they reflect on the evolution of cybersecurity challenges, from scale and complexity to the systemic exploitation of technology by bad actors. Whether you’re interested in first principles of Internet architecture or how global collaborations are shaping the future of cybersecurity, this episode is a must-listen.
