Measuring the Damage From Sonys Hack Attack

The video discusses the implications of the Sony hack, highlighting how it affects corporate email practices and trust. It explores the semantics of cyber war versus hacking and the media's role in shaping perceptions. The conversation touches on the need for cyber treaties and compares current cyber threats to Cold War strategies, emphasizing the lack of established responses to cyber attacks.

What was one of the main changes in corporate communication after the Sony hack?

• Increased use of social media

• Less discussion over email

• Increased use of phone calls

• More face-to-face meetings

How does the media often misrepresent cyber attacks?

• By ignoring them completely

• By using war metaphors

• By comparing them to natural disasters

• By downplaying their impact

What has been a significant challenge in managing cyber warfare?

• Public indifference

• Over-reliance on traditional warfare tactics

• Absence of international treaties

• Lack of technology

What historical period is referenced to understand current cyber threats?

• World War I

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The Cold War

What is a key difference between traditional warfare and cyber warfare?

• Cyber warfare is more predictable

• Traditional warfare is faster

• Traditional warfare is cheaper

• Cyber warfare is less destructive

What is a potential response to a cyber attack?

• Ignore the attack

• Launch a conventional military strike

• Develop a cyber counterattack

• Implement stricter email policies

What concept from the Cold War is suggested to be applied to cyber warfare?

• Nuclear deterrence

• Propaganda techniques

• Game theory

• Espionage tactics