Check Point CEO Gil Shwed on protecting data from hackers, next generation of cybersecurity | E1011

In this episode, Jason Calacanis engages with cybersecurity pioneer, Gil Shwed, discussing his journey with Check Point, the evolution of cyber threats, and the implications of high-level governmental cyber breaches. They delve into the safety of Tor networks, the efficacy of two-factor authentication, and the vulnerabilities of electrical grids.

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Jason Calacanis

Host • 37%

Gil Shwed

Guest • 61%

Chapters

0:00	Opening
0:48	Jason intros Gil and asks about his lengthy background in cybersecurity
3:02	What experiences inspired Check Point?
8:31	Gil explains how he raised money for Check Point in the early 1990's
14:04	How did Gil build and price his first product in a developing market?
16:46	Dealing with the first batch of cyber attacks at Check Point
19:10	What was the profile of a typical hacker in the early Internet? When did the criminality start and how does crypto tie in?
25:20	Potential of Chinese hardware hacking & hackers stealing wired money from venture firms
30:16	What are the risks associated with high-level governmental cyber security breaches
31:42	Should companies be required to build backdoors into their messaging apps?
34:24	Are Tor networks totally safe?
38:19	Gil is the "Godfather of Cybersecurity"
38:55	How protective are two-factor authentication & biometrics?
41:26	What are the most dangerous types of hacks?
44:08	Why are Microsoft products more susceptible to hacks than Apple?
46:03	Will deep-fakes lead to more threats?
50:05	Best cyber-protection advice?
55:28	Are the electrical grids a huge liability?
57:55	What is their recruiting playbook?

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