We all have to do a better job managing our infrastructure

In an interview with CyberNews, David Crawshaw, co-founder and CTO of Tailscale, discusses the challenges and innovations in cybersecurity, particularly in the context of modern interconnected digital life. He highlights that while technological advancements, such as the internet and Wi-Fi, have boosted connectivity, they have also increased privacy and security concerns. Tailscale was developed as a response to these issues, aiming to create safer and more reliable network environments by utilizing a point-to-point mesh network built on the WireGuard protocol. Crawshaw elaborates on the company's vision to return to the original, more trusted vision of the internet, and the importance of open-source software in their approach. Moreover, he addresses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cybersecurity perceptions and the shift towards remote work, recommending robust communication practices and investments in technologies like two-factor authentication and Single Sign-On (SSO) to enhance security. Tailscale aims to simplify network management and expand its applications beyond traditional business VPNs to everyday household devices, addressing the complexity caused by untrustworthy networks.