Rick Forno discusses Apple-FBI iPhone situation with BBC Radio

Dr. Rick Forno, Cybersecurity Graduate Program Director and Assistant Director of the UMBC Center for Cybersecurity, offered comments to BBC Radio Five regarding the issue of Apple being compelled by a federal judge to facilitate FBI access to an encrypted iPhone used by one of the San Bernadino attackers.

During the interview, he provided initial reactions to this developing situation and what the longer-term ramifications for Apple, the FBI, and privacy generally. From his perspective, Forno thinks it is possible for Apple to update one specific device so that the Department of Justice can access the content on that device, which would allow Apple to comply with the order. However, Forno explains that the real issue involved is the question of the future. “What is to stop the FBI or law enforcement—state, local, global—from contacting Apple asking for the same consideration on other devices,” he says.

(The story’s lead-in starts at 1:05:30 followed by his comments via Skype a few minutes later.)