Stolen Equifax, Marriott Data Likely Being Used Strategically, Veracode's Eng Says

The video discusses the testimonies of Marriott and Equifax CEOs regarding their respective data breaches. Lawmakers criticized the companies for inadequate cybersecurity measures. Equifax's CEO claimed no evidence of data misuse, while Marriott faced unique challenges due to acquiring a breached system. Attribution of the breaches remains difficult, with potential nation-state involvement. Leadership and process failures were highlighted as key issues in managing cybersecurity.

What were the main concerns raised by lawmakers regarding the steps taken by companies before the data breaches?

What did the Equifax CEO state about the evidence of the stolen data being sold or used for identity theft?

How did the investigation report attribute the source of the data breach to potential state actors?

What differences were highlighted between the Marriott and Equifax data breaches?

What challenges did the companies face in securing their systems according to the discussion?