#257 Proactive Measures in Cybersecurity and the Role of AI: A Conversation with Philippe Humeau

Join us in this intriguing discussion with Philippe Hummau, CEO and co-founder of CrowdSec, as we navigate the shifting sands of the cybersecurity landscape. Philippe lends his expert insight into how cybersecurity threats have tripled over the past decade and how the ongoing digital warfare between nation-states is shaping our online lives. We explore the pressing challenges businesses face, from DDoS attacks to the loss of private data, and the implications these threats have on potential IPOs and revenue streams. Philippe also sheds light on the advantages and potential pitfalls of open source security platforms, highlighting transparency as a key benefit. Listen in as we delve into the nitty-gritty of zero-day attacks and how CrowdSec's Multiplayer Firewall provides a proactive approach to combat these threats. Philippe discusses the importance of blocking threats before they reach their destination, a marked departure from the traditional reactive approach that only identifies threats post occurrence. We also explore CrowdSec's Network Effect, a dynamic system capable of identifying and blocking threats within minutes. Finally, we shift gears to discuss the rise of cybercrime actors and the difficulties they face in obtaining IP addresses. Philippe underscores the importance of preventive action and shares best practices for protecting against IP hijacking attacks. We also ponder over the potential of AI-powered cyberattacks and their implications for companies and governments. Tune in as Philippe shares his experiences of building a cybersecurity startup and the repercussions for the industry. This episode is packed with insights, don't miss out! More About Philippe: Philippe is the Founder of CrowdSec, an open-source multiplayer firewall that is able to analyze visitor behavior & provide an adapted response to all kinds of attacks. It leverages crowd power to generate a global IP reputation database to protect the user network. As of today, users come from 110+ countries, approximately block 700,000+ malevolent IPs by quarter and in December 2020, the company also raised $5M in funding! Phillipe has also received an MBA in Computer Sciences from EPITA, as well as created 5 start-ups and seeded 10 of them. https://www.crowdsec.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippehumeau