Professor Alexander Evans Discusses UK Cybersecurity on LSE IQ Podcast

Cyber-attacks are increasingly in the headlines, with recent incidents targeting Marks and Spencer, Jaguar Land Rover, and the Co-op, causing significant economic disruption. While these attacks appear to come from domestic cybercriminals rather than nation states, they highlight the potential havoc such threats could cause if critical infrastructure were targeted.

In the latest episode of the LSE IQ Podcast, Charlotte Kelloway explores these issues with leading experts in the field. Professor Alexander Evans, Associate Dean for Strategic Development at the School of Public Policy and former Director of Cyber at the Foreign Office, shares insights into how the UK is strengthening its defensive and offensive capabilities to prevent cyber-attacks.

Also featured are Nigel Inkster, former Director of Operations and Intelligence at MI6, who discusses when a cyber-attack could be considered a declaration of war, and Dr Lauren Sukin from Nuffield College, University of Oxford, who explains the challenges of regulating cyberwarfare and whether media portrayals of cyber conflicts are realistic.

Listen to the episode here: LSE IQ Podcast – Cybersecurity in the UK