Lawrence Pingree | Source | Vice President at Dispersive Holdings

Lawrence warns that ISACs' shared intelligence systems are at risk. Willy notes, "Any disruption to CISA is reckless." Ted highlights potential delays in cybersecurity projects. Yogita calls for community action to rebuild forums. Private sector partnerships may help, but without federal coordination, the nation could be left exposed.

Lawrence highlights that "nation states and organized threat actors target commercial entities" to cause disruptions. He stresses the need for enhanced secure remote access and zero trust segmentation. Lawrence advocates moving away from traditional VPNs to better safeguard against ransomware and supply chain attacks.

Lawrence highlights that a good VPN should eliminate attack surfaces and enhance privacy. He stresses the importance of a no-logs policy for anonymity, though true anonymity is complex. On free VPNs, he warns, "You get what you pay for," suggesting they often serve other business interests rather than genuine privacy.