In this gripping episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love interviews Daniel Berulis, a self-described whistleblower who recently made a significant disclosure to the U.S. Congress. Berulis reveals the shocking details of tenant admin abuse within a governmental cloud environment, which allowed unauthorized data copying and wiping of audit trails. They discuss Daniel’s background, the alarming red flags he observed, his attempt to escalate the issue internally, and finally, his decision to report it to higher authorities. The conversation dives deep into the complexities and moral dilemmas faced by a whistleblower, offering viewers an insider look at the challenges in maintaining transparency and security in high-stakes IT environments.
00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity Today
00:39 Meet Daniel Berulis: Whistleblower Extraordinaire
01:05 Understanding Tenant Admin Abuse
02:12 Daniel’s Career and Community Involvement
05:28 The Mysterious Meeting and Initial Red Flags
08:48 Uncovering the Data Breach
11:56 Internal Reactions and Escalation
19:08 Reporting the Incident and Facing Consequences
23:45 The Whistleblower’s Journey
32:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts