Dr. Sarah Case Lackner

Dr. Sarah Case Lackner

Dr. Case Lackner joined the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP) as a Senior Fellow in September 2023.  She was previously a Senior Nuclear Security Officer in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s Division of Nuclear Security, where she served as the Scientific Secretary for the Nuclear Security Guidance Committee and the Director General’s…

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Securing the Nuclear Future: AI’s Role in Nuclear Security and Supply Chains

Author: Camila Mateos Betancourt Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the globe, and the nuclear sector is no exception. While AI brings promising tools to improve safety, efficiency, and predictive capabilities, it also introduces significant vulnerabilities, particularly in the nuclear supply chain. From the risk of counterfeit components to new opportunities for cyberattacks, malicious actors…

Episode 236: AI, Nuclear Security, and Nuclear Supply Chain Risk with Dr. Sarah Case Lackner

Coordinated and produced by: Camila Mateos Betancourt This week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen is joined by Dr. Sarah Case Lackner to explore the emerging risks and evolving opportunities at the intersection of artificial intelligence and nuclear security. With increasing attention to the resilience of global infrastructure, Dr. Case Lackner unpacks how AI is…

John Bruce

John Bruce

Prior to retirement in September 2022, John was the General Counsel for Field Effect SoftwareInc., a cybersecurity firm in Ottawa. Before taking on this role, John spent 22 years with theDepartment of Justice, serving as legal counsel and providing strategic policy advice to theGovernment of Canada on the conduct of cyber security programs and cyber…

Episode 219: The Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape: State-Sponsored Attacks and Global Security with John Bruce

This week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen sits down with John Bruce, an expert in cybersecurity law and policy, to explore the evolution of state-sponsored cyber activity, and what these developments mean for businesses and governments worldwide. Cyber operations have changed significantly over the last few decades. Once highly targeted and discreet, state-sponsored cyber…

US treasury department hack and international risk

US Treasury Department Hacked: China’s Cyber Espionage and Global Risks

In the early days of December 2024, as the world prepared for the holiday season, a silent storm was brewing within the digital corridors of the US Treasury Department. Unbeknownst to its officials, a sophisticated cyber intrusion was underway, orchestrated by a state-sponsored actor from China. This breach would soon be recognised as a “major…

Episode 156: Cybersecurity, Its Risks, and What Business Leaders Can Do with Steve Orrin

One of the key actions companies of all sizes have to take is to ensure that their cybersecurity is constantly up to date; but for many, the true scale of the risks surrounding poor cybersecurity remain largely unknown; so to help us unpack the risks and opportunities associated with cybersecurity, we are thrilled to be…

The international risk of data breaches and cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is a critical concern for businesses of all sizes, and the risks are even greater for those that operate internationally. With the increasing reliance on technology and the internet in today’s global economy, it is more important than ever to protect against cyber threats that can compromise sensitive information and disrupt operations. With financial…