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Learning to interact with the FBI with Special Agent in Charge Matthew J. DeSarno

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Episode Description

✤ Welcome to “The Business of Tech”

Special Agent in Charge Matthrew J. DeSarno joined the FBI in 2002 and was assigned to the San Diego Field Office. In 2009, Mr. DeSarno was promoted to Supervisory Special Agent assigned to lead the Chicago Field Office’s Task Force on Gangs, and in 2013 he was promoted to Assistant Special Agent in Charge.

In 2015, Mr. DeSarno became the Chief of the Strategic Operations Section in the Counterterrorism Division, where he led the Bureau’s efforts in global counterterrorism targeting, and overseas counterterrorism human intelligence operations. In 2017, he was named a Deputy Assistant Director for the Counterterrorism Division, providing leadership oversight for all FBI’s international terrorism investigations and operations.

In 2018, Director Wray selected Mr. DeSarno to serve as the Special Agent in Charge of the Criminal/ Cyber Division of the Washington Field Office, and in 2019, he was selected to lead the Dallas Field Office.

Prior to joining the FBI, Mr. DeSarno served as an Army Infantry Officer assigned to the First Cavalry Division in Fort Hood, Texas.

⏰ Story Duration:
00:00 Who is Agent DeSarno
02:00 You’ve been breached – how do you get the FBI involved?
08:37 How do you call the FBI and what happens?
12:04 Is it ok to call even before you know what ransomware you’ve been hit with?
16:00 Should they engage with the threat actor?
17:48 The FBI is the first call – what does that unlock?
20:37 What is the process for the case?
22:45 What protections does the FBI offer?
25:21 How do you develop a relationship with the FBI?

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