The Gate 15 Interview: Joseph Marks talks inside the beltway cybersecurity

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In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour speaks with Joseph MarksWashington Post reporter for The Cybersecurity 202. From his Washington Post bio, “Joe Marks writes The Cybersecurity 202 newsletter focused on the policy and politics of cybersecurity. Before joining The Washington Post, Marks covered cybersecurity for Politico and Nextgov, a news site focused on government technology and security. He also covered patent and copyright trends for Bloomberg BNA and federal litigation for Law360. Marks began his career at Midwestern newspapers covering city and county governments, crime, fires and features. He spent two years at the Grand Forks Herald in North Dakota and is originally from Iowa City. Joe on Twitter, @Joseph_Marks_. Joe on LinkedInSubscribe to The Cybersecurity 202.

In the discussion we address:

  • Joe’s background and the work he’s doing today at the Washington Post
  • Joe’s perspective on “insider the beltway” cybersecurity
  • The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
  • Cybersecurity and geopolitical threats
  • Joe plays three questions
  • and more!

A few references mentioned in or relevant to our discussion include:

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