Leslie Daigle of the Global Cyber Alliance

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy Snyder sits down with Leslie Daigle, Chief Technical Officer and Director of the Internet Integrity Program at the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA).Together, they dive into the foundational elements of Internet integrity—names, numbers, and routes—and explore how these underpinning structures impact cybersecurity today. Leslie shares valuable insights on topics like routing security, domain name abuse, and combating malicious traffic. The conversation highlights the challenges of maintaining a cohesive and secure Internet while balancing the technical, economic, and policy dimensions.Leslie also discusses the Global Cyber Alliance’s collaborative initiatives, such as the MANRS project and its efforts to improve Internet infrastructure security at scale. Along the way, they reflect on the evolution of cybersecurity challenges, from scale and complexity to the systemic exploitation of technology by bad actors.Whether you’re interested in first principles of Internet architecture or how global collaborations are shaping the future of cybersecurity, this episode is a must-listen.

About Leslie Daigle

Leslie Daigle is the Chief Technical Officer and Director of the Internet Integrity Program at the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA), where she leads efforts to enhance global cybersecurity through practical solutions. With more than two decades of experience, Leslie has worked at the crossroads of technology, economics, and policy to address complex challenges in Internet security and architecture.In addition to her role at GCA, Leslie is the principal at Thinking Cat Enterprises and co-host of the Tech Sequences podcast, where she examines the impacts of technology, including its unintended consequences. She holds an M.S. in Computing and Information Systems from the University of Guelph and a B.S. in Math and Computer Science from McGill University.Leslie is recognized as a thought leader in the cybersecurity community and is a passionate advocate for fostering trust, integrity, and inclusivity in the Internet’s infrastructure.

Useful Links

https://globalcyberalliance.org/

https://www.techsequences.org/podcasts/

https://manrs.org/