Are We Learning Anything From Rising Cyberattacks?

The transcript discusses the rise in cyberattacks, highlighting incidents from 2016 and expectations for 2017. It explores the challenges in attributing attacks to specific sources, noting the democratization of cyber threats. The impact of IoT on security is examined, emphasizing the need for protection against potential threats. Cloudflare's growth, customer base, and IPO plans are discussed, along with market conditions affecting the timing of going public.

What is a significant challenge in attributing cyberattacks to specific perpetrators?

• Insufficient evidence

• The democratization of cyberattacks

• Involvement of multiple countries

• Lack of technological tools

How can IoT devices pose a threat to cybersecurity?

• They can be used to spy on users

• They can be turned into a virtual army for attacks

• They can malfunction and cause physical harm

• They can be used to mine cryptocurrency

What is one reason companies might choose to go public?

• To avoid market volatility

• To reduce operational costs

• To gain more funding options

• To increase their customer base

What is Cloudflare's approach to timing their IPO?

• They plan to go public in 2017

• They will go public when they run out of funding

• They will choose the timing based on market conditions

• They have no plans to go public

What market changes are expected to cause distortions in 2017?

• Changes in tax policy and cash repatriation

• Increased competition from new tech firms

• A rise in cyberattacks

• A decrease in venture capital funding