Matthew Swenson on Cybercrime Investigations

There are different types of cybercrime, and the threat actors range from sophisticated criminal organizations to lone hackers. Understanding an attacker's motivation and technical skill level can enhance your ability to respond to cyber incidents and conduct data breach investigations and analysis.

In this episode of the Future of Cybercrime podcast, Zaira speaks with Senior Vice President for Digital Forensics and Incident Response Investigations at IR Inc., Matthew Swenson. During the show, Matt and Zaira provide a fascinating look at the different types of cybercrime and the evolution of threat actors. 

Topics discussed:

• Matt shares how the Department of Homeland Security defines cybercrime and the difference between cyber-dependent and cyber-enabled investigations.
• Matt and Zaira examine the intersections between cyber-dependent and cyber-enabled crimes.
• They explore the role that social engineering plays in these two types of cybercrime. 
• Matt compares his previous work within the DHS bureaucracy to his current role as a leader within a fast-paced, dynamic incident response startup.
• Zaira probes to uncover the importance and shortcomings of private-public cooperation in fighting cybercrime. 
• Matt offers his views on the state of cybercrime today and how it has evolved throughout his career. 
• Matt talks about threat intelligence from both a law enforcement and private organization perspective.

Resources Mentioned:

• Matthew Swenson on LinkedIn