The Conviction of Uber’s Chief Security Officer
I have been meaning to write about Joe Sullivan, Uber’s former Chief Security Officer. He was convicted of crimes related to covering up a cyberattack against Uber. It’s a complicated case, and I’m not convinced that he deserved a guilty ruling or that it’s a good thing for the industry.
I may still write something, but until then, this essay on the topic is worth reading.
George • November 7, 2022 7:01 AM
Let’s say this was a public tobacco company who’s CEO purposely hid results its scientists found that their product caused cancer? Or a bank CEO who hid an internal report showing it knew its employees actions harmed the 401k plans of millions of Americans? I could go on, but I am sure you get the point I am making. Of course, these days it seems as though there is no longer any accountability for people at the top but a public company that withholds material information from its customers and regulators should be punished and its leaders held to the letter of the law including jail time. Unfortunately for him, it appears Joe Sullivan does not have the powerful friends too many other public leaders have to help get off the hook.