The recent enforcement of the TikTok ban (prior to its temporary reversal by President Trump) has left many wondering about the risks posed by the popular social media app. Sure, TikTok is owned by a Chinese company, but how dangerous is this really to national security and our data privacy? The answer is more complicated than you might think with bipartisan support for a TikTok ban driving its removal from U.S. app stores. In this episode, we consider the cybersecurity threat TikTok poses to the United States and what users should know before downloading this app.
Expert: Dylan Evans/CEO of Simple Salt
Dylan Evans has more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity risk prevention and management. In an industry that is often focused on protecting business liability, Dylan has built his career by explaining easy and effective ways to prevent cyber threats. As a storyteller, he focuses on the “why” behind cybersecurity prevention: what do you stand most to lose from an attack, and how can you take steps to mitigate that potential loss? His primary goal is to help people remember their value and to grow toward sustainable and impactful cybersecurity practices.
