In this episode of Code and Country, host Ian Paterson is joined by Robert Young Pelton, renowned war correspondent and author of Licensed to Kill and The World's Most Dangerous Places. Pelton shares firsthand accounts from his time embedded with the Taliban, Special Forces in Afghanistan, and rebel groups in Chechnya. He discusses the evolution of cyber warfare, the dark intersections of state and non-state actors in financial fraud, and how cyber tactics mirror battlefield strategy.

Pelton also explores the chilling implications of compromised digital hygiene, from sat phone targeting to political hacks. A must-listen for CISOs, IT leaders, and architects concerned about the global cyber threat landscape.

What do spies, skateboarders, and startups have in common? Security.

In this episode of Code and Country, former CSIS technical ops lead Andrew Amaro shares how his background in physical infiltration and cyber operations shaped his approach to enterprise security.

We cover why insider threats remain the most overlooked risk, how physical access is still a cyber problem, and why org charts are failing security leaders.

Andrew also explains how intelligence tactics can improve security posture, and why collaboration between cyber, physical, and executive teams isn’t optional anymore.

If you’re thinking about supply chain risk, insider threats, or how to align security with business growth, this episode is for you.

In this special episode of Code and Country, we bring together insights from some of the world’s foremost experts in cybersecurity, intelligence, law, and defense.

Built around the theme of geopolitics and digital conflict, this compilation traces how nation-state tensions, ransomware groups, and AI threats are converging to reshape the cyber battlefield. Civilian infrastructure is now a target. Compliance is no longer enough. The frontline has shifted from borders to networks.

Some of the world’s foremost cyber experts from the RCMP, NSA, NATO, and the private sector reveal what it takes to stay ahead of persistent, coordinated attacks. The episode covers real-time disruption campaigns, threat attribution, legal blind spots, and the rising pressure on CISOs and IT leaders to build true resilience.

Whether you’re defending critical infrastructure or leading cyber strategy in a global enterprise, this is a sharp, tactical briefing for those operating at the intersection of cybersecurity and geopolitics. Listen now to understand the new frontline.