Cybersecurity Simplified

Episode 33: Unauthorized – How Access Will Be Defined Going Forward

Susanna Song Season 1 Episode 33

“Unauthorized access” sounds like a line from the classic 1980s movie, Wargames. And you might be surprised to learn that the Computer Fraud & Abuse Act, or CFAA, was partly passed in response to that movie’s plot, as a way to thwart hackers.

But what does “unauthorized access” look like today? And, spoiler alert, it’s not just for hackers anymore!

So, instead of “playing games,” let’s talk to today’s guest on Cybersecurity Simplified!

Lorrie Mah, Product Counsel at Google, is an expert on aligning business goals and legal strategies especially when it comes to security, compliance and privacy.

She’s joining us today to discuss the Supreme Court’s recent Van Buren v. United States ruling and what it means for you. Stay tuned.