Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from IronNet
By Contributor
Fri 13 May 2022
Techday's 10 Minute IT Jams provide sharp, to-the-point insights into emerging and established technology companies that operate in the Asia-Pacific region.
Today we are joined by Michael Ehrlich who is the CTO at IronNet.
IronNet was founded by American 4-star general Keith Alexander, who was the longest serving director of the US National Security Agency and the founding commander of US Cyber Command.
Michael joins us today to discuss the history of IronNet and the crucial role the company plays in the cyber defence space.
In the video, we discuss:
- Why General Alexander founded IronNet.
- How IronNet products promote collective defense and improved security.
- The meaning of "attack intelligence" and how it differs from "threat intelligence".
- IronNet's reach across the world including in the APAC region.
Watch the video below.
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