Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Sergey Ulasen | ... | Self - Antivirus Expert, Belarus | |
Eric Chien | ... | Self - Symantec Security Response | |
Eugene Kaspersky | ... | Self - Kaspersky Lab | |
Vitaly Kamluk | ... | Self - Kaspersky Lab | |
Ralph Langner | ... | Self - Control Systems Security Consultant | |
Liam O'Murchu | ... | Self - Symantec Security Response | |
David Sanger | ... | Self - Chief Washington Correspondent, New York Times | |
Gary Samore | ... | Self - WMD Czar 2009 - 2013 | |
Rolf Mowatt-Larssen | ... | Self - CIA Officer 1982 - 2005 | |
Olli Heinonen | ... | Self - International Atomic Energy Agency 1983 - 2010 | |
Emad Kiyaei | ... | Self - Executive Director, American Iranian Council | |
Richard Clarke | ... | Self - Counterterrorism Expert (as Richard A. Clarke) | |
Michael Hayden | ... | Self - Director of NSA 1999 - 2005, Director of CIA 2006 - 2009 (as General Michael Hayden) | |
Yossi Melman | ... | Self - Co-Author, Spies Against Armageddon | |
Amos Yadlin | ... | Self - Commander of Israeli Defense Intelligence 2006 - 2010 (as Major General Amos Yadin) |
Documentary detailing claims of American/Israeli jointly developed malware Stuxnet being deployed not only to destroy Iranian enrichment centrifuges but also threaten attacks against Iranian civilian infrastructure. Adresses obvious potential blowback of this possibly being deployed against the US by Iran in retaliation.
Zero Days is an important documentary devoted much needed attention to the issue of cyberwarfare, focusing on a case study of the Stuxnet attack. It provides a behind the scenes take on the discovery and the development of the virus, as well as the political developments that caused it to spiral out of control.
Alex Gibney does a good job of explaining the technical aspects of the computer virus, as well as the political context that spurred the United States and Israel to develop the computer virus. He assembles a good cast of interviewees from various perspectives on the issue. Although Gibney has a definite viewpoint, he gives both sides of the question a hearing.
Although I had previously watched news coverage dealing with Stuxnet, this documentary goes far more in depth, making good use of inside sources within the NSA. In particular, Gibney examines the split that emerged between the United States and Israel over the use of the virus, ultimately culminating in a near disaster. The film provides a disturbing warning of how the American and Israeli governments have potentially opened a Pandora's box.
This film is important viewing that should be seen by everyone interested in current events or concerned over the implications of American foreign policy.