Episode 7: Kerry Long, Securing the Cloud, VirtUE, and “Cyber Space” – the Truly Human Domain

Securing the Cloud, VirtUE, and “Cyber Space” – the Truly Human Domain

Our lives are changing every day because of how we interact in the virtual landscape. Kerry Long, a program manager at IARPA, shares what his team is working on to make cloud computing more secure now and in the future. One reason he loves the cloud environment is its flexibility and its ability to enable innovation. Computer engineers can now mitigate cyber risks much more easily than in traditional computing infrastructures. Kerry dives into what it means to be in this human domain, how cybersecurity is evolving, and what this means for the cyber community, businesses, and individuals. He also discusses the IARPA VirtUE program and how virtuous user environments need to change to mitigate breaches.

Originally published: 09/27/2021