Mar 27 2025 48 mins
Sarah Anderson returns to the podcast with revelations that might make you rethink your digital security strategy. As a cyber lawyer with military experience and eight years in the field, Sarah brings authority to her warnings about the impending TikTok ban and why it matters more than you might think.
The conversation starts with a vindication moment – Sarah correctly predicted TikTok's ban trajectory over a year ago. She walks us through the complex legal battle involving First Amendment challenges, Supreme Court decisions, and the fundamental national security concerns surrounding Chinese-owned applications. Beyond just TikTok, she explains how ByteDance's ownership extends to other popular apps like CapCut, creating a broader security issue many users haven't considered.
Perhaps most alarming is Sarah's breakdown of how cybercriminals have evolved. Gone are the days when broken English in a phishing email would give away the scam. Today's threats use AI to create perfect replicas of legitimate communications, while corrupted documents bypass security systems entirely. When Sarah reveals how hackers are specifically targeting children's information – creating what she calls "virgin PII" – the stakes become painfully clear for parents everywhere.
The podcast takes a particularly fiery turn when discussing cyber insurance. Sarah exposes how insurance companies stack the deck against businesses through panel vendors, conflicts of interest, and pre-negotiated deals that often leave clients vulnerable even after paying substantial premiums. Her passion is palpable as she advocates for businesses to understand what they're actually purchasing and how to protect their interests when disaster strikes.
For those looking to take action, Sarah introduces Project Green Wall, her initiative to bridge the knowledge gap between technical staff and business leadership. With practical training designed for non-technical decision-makers, she's creating pathways for organizations to better understand and mitigate their cyber risks without getting lost in technical jargon.
Whether you're concerned about your family's digital footprint, managing a business in an increasingly hostile cyber landscape, or simply trying to make sense of the latest security trends, this episode delivers crucial insights from someone who's been in the trenches. Listen now to arm yourself with knowledge that could save you from becoming the next cyber statistic.
You can learn more about Sarah’s work at Legally Cyber and Project Green Wall.
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This show is co-produced by Carter Simoneaux of AcadianaCasts Network, Chaz H. Roberts of Chaz Roberts Law and Kayli Guidry Bonin of Beau The Agency, and Laith Alferahin.