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If I Were Targeting Stanford: A Former Attacker’s Take on Today’s Cyber Threats and How to Counter Them

Thursday, December 11, 2025, 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Proposed by Jim Richberg (Fortinet)

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Drawing on his decades leading the cyber intelligence mission of the US government and running cyber operations at the CIA, Fortinet Global Field CISO (and Stanford alum) Jim Richberg will describe the evolution and current focus of threat actors relevant to the Stanford community. He also plans to engage the audience in a discussion of how to navigate potentially conflicting requirements and whether AI is more useful to attackers or defenders.

Who Should Attend

Members of the Stanford community who manage cyber risk or protect Stanford’s infrastructure, research data, or essential services.