Semperis has released the official trailer for Midnight in the War Room, a ground breaking new documentary.
The film is said to feature top voices in cybersecurity and national security, including Chris Inglis, the first U.S.
National Cyber Director; General (Ret.) David Petraeus, former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director; Jen Easterly, former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director; Marcus Hutchins, WannaCry hero; and Professor Mary Aiken, world-renowned cyber psychologist – along with dozens of global security experts, cyber journalists and reformed hackers.
The feature-length film reportedly explores the escalating cyber-conflict between nation states, criminal groups, and the defenders on the front lines of cyber-war: The Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) safeguarding the world’s critical systems.
More than 50 experts weigh in, including voices from the other side – former hackers, some who served time – offering rare insight into the attacker’s mindset.
The stories are said to reveal the human side of cyber-war: Courage, burnout and the relentless fight to keep the lights on.
The film reportedly pulls back the curtain on a war with no borders and no rules, where trust becomes a target and complacency becomes a weapon.
Inglis said: “The greatest threat we face isn’t just the sophistication of nation-state cyber-attacks, it’s complacency.
“Resilience is forged when we refuse to accept today’s defences as enough and prepare for the battles still to come.
“That’s why I’m thrilled to be part of this film, a story that will ignite awareness, rally defenders and inspire us all to stand together in the fight.”
Semperis is reportedly the first cybersecurity company to produce a full-length feature film on cyber-war, spotlighting the defenders who safeguard the infrastructure society depends on: Water and power systems, food supply chains, healthcare networks and financial institutions targeted by nation states and ransomware gangs.
Thomas LeDuc, Chief Marketing Officer at Semperis and Executive Producer of the film stated: “Midnight in the War Room is a truly special project for us, unlike anything our industry has seen.
“We are humbled by the calibre of experts taking part – from former intelligence leaders to frontline CISOs, journalists, victims and even reformed hackers – all coming together to tell this story.
“It offers a rare, human look at cyber-defence … the courage, pressure and resolve of the people who protect what keeps the world running.”
The documentary features a powerhouse cast of prominent figures in cybersecurity and national security, offering a comprehensive look at top-of-mind challenges and potential solutions in the face of escalating cyber-war.
The film includes appearances by:
Easterly commented: “Defeating the malicious cyber-attacks that threaten our way of life will take more than technology designed to be secure, it will take the creativity and curiosity of the human mind.
“Those qualities empower defenders to outthink and outmanoeuvre adversaries and it’s an honour to be part of Midnight in the War Room to advance that mission.”
