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Cyber Focus
Cyber Focus, from the McCrary Institute, explores the people and ideas that shape and protect our digital world. Each week our host, Frank Cilluffo, speaks with the leading voices in cybersecurity, and brings to light what steps public and private organizations need to be taking to keep our country secure.
Episodes
46 episodes
AI, Cybersecurity, and State Innovation: A Conversation with Nebraska's CISO Patrick Wright
In this episode of Cyber Focus, host Frank Cilluffo interviews Patrick Wright, the Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Privacy Officer for the State of Nebraska. The discussion centers around the challenges and opportunities of impleme...
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Episode 45
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Securing the Surface: TSA's Role in Pipeline and Transportation Security with Sonya Proctor
In this episode of Cyber Focus, host Frank Cilluffo sits down with Sonya Proctor, Assistant Administrator for Surface Operations at TSA (Transportation Security Administration). Proctor discusses TSA's evolving role in securing pipelines and ot...
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Episode 44
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A Look Inside McCrary Institute's Presidential Transition Report
In this episode of Cyber Focus, host Frank Cilluffo discusses cybersecurity priorities for the incoming administration with Mark Montgomery, co-author and leader of the Cyber Solarium 2.0 Commission, and George Barnes, former deputy director of...
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Episode 43
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Cybersecurity Diplomacy and Technological Leadership with Australia's Toby Feakin
In this episode of Cyber Focus, host Frank Cilluffo speaks with Ambassador Toby Feakin, Australia’s first Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technologies. Feakin reflects on the evolving cyber threat landscape in the Asia-Pacifi...
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Episode 42
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From DJI to SolarWinds: Navigating Supply Chain Risks and Building Resilience with Bob Kolasky
In this episode of Cyber Focus, host Frank Cilluffo talks with Bob Kolasky, Senior Vice President at Exeter and former head of the National Risk Management Center at CISA. The conversation covers key topics related to suppl...
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Episode 41
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Signals Intelligence, Zero Trust, and the Next Generation Workforce with NSA's Dave Luber
In this week’s Cyber Focus, host Frank Cilluffo speaks with Dave Luber, the Director of Cybersecurity at the NSA. Luber shares insights from his extensive career, spanning 37 years in the intelligence community. The discussion focuses on the NS...
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Episode 40
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Evolving Cyber Threats: Insights from Former CISA Executive Brandon Wales
In this episode of Cyber Focus, Frank Cilluffo interviews Brandon Wales, the former Executive Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), who served for over 19 years in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Th...
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Episode 39
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Cyber Focus Brief: Unpacking the Lebanon Pager Attack’s Ripple Effect on Global Supply Chains
In this special Cyber Focus Brief, Frank Cilluffo and Bob Kolasky discuss the impact of the recent pager and communication device attack in Lebanon, reportedly orchestrated by the Israeli government. The discussion explores the unprecedented sc...
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Episode 38
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11:40
Navigating the Cyber Storm with NightDragon's Dave DeWalt and Katherine Gronberg
In this episode, host Frank Cilluffo is joined by Dave DeWalt, founder and CEO of NightDragon, and Katherine Gronberg, Head of Government Affairs at NightDragon. They discuss the intersection of technology and cybersecurity, emphasizing the gro...
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Episode 37
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OT Under Threat: Dragos' Robert M. Lee on Navigating Cyber-Physical Risks
Episode Overview:In this episode of Cyber Focus, host Frank Cilluffo sits down with Robert M. Lee, CEO and co-founder of Dragos, a leading industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) cyb...
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Episode 36
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Transforming Cyber Defense: Zero Trust Strategies with Sean Connelly
In this episode of Cyber Focus, host Frank Cilluffo sits down with Sean Connelly, the Executive Director for Zero Trust Strategy and Policy at Zscaler, to delve into the origins, challenges, and best practices of zero trust architecture. Connel...
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Episode 35
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Threat Horizons With Google Cloud's Charles DeBeck
In this episode of Cyber Focus, Frank Cilluffo chats with Charles DeBeck, a cyber threat intelligence expert from Google Cloud, about the latest insights from their Threat Horizons report. They explore how cyber threats are evolving, particular...
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Episode 34
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Safeguarding Civil Nuclear Facilities From Cyber Threats with Chatham House's Dr. Marion Messmer.
In this episode, Frank Cilluffo interviews Dr. Marion Messmer, Senior Research Fellow at Chatham House, about the policy institute’s recent report on cybersecurity in the civil nuclear sector. They discuss the evolving threats to nuclear infras...
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Episode 33
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36:01
North Korea's Cyber Operations with Mandiant's Michael Barnhart
In this episode of Cyber Focus, host Frank Cilluffo sits down with Michael Barnhart, who leads North Korean operations at Mandiant. The discussion delves into the activities of APT 45, a North Korean cyber group responsible for an arra...
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Episode 32
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26:25
Challenges for Cybersecurity and Future Legislation with John Katko
In this episode of Cyber Focus, Frank Cilluffo speaks with John Katko, the former ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee. They discuss Katko’s transition from focusing on terrorism to cybersecurity, the establishment and evolut...
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Episode 31
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Post-Chevron Cyber Regulations with Ari Schwartz & Harley Geiger
In this episode of Cyber Focus, Frank Cilluffo sits down with Ari Schwartz, Managing Director of Cyber Services at Venable, and Harley Geiger, Counsel on Cyber Issues at Venable, to discuss the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Chevron ...
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Episode 30
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40:39
Spyware and Cyber Regulation with Cyberscoop's Tim Starks
Tim Starks is a senior reporter at CyberScoop with over two decades of experience in cyber reporting. In this episode he dives into the landscape of spyware, highlighting its impact on national security and individual privacy. The discussion wi...
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Episode 29
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From Ransomware to Nation-State Attacks: Insights on Cyber Insurance with Matt McCabe
In this episode of Cyber Focus, Frank Cilluffo explores the evolving landscape of cyber insurance with Matt McCabe. McCabe shares the history, current state, and future challenges of cyber insurance, emphasizing its critical role in national re...
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Episode 28
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20:08
Public-Private Partnerships and the Future of Cyber Defense with Sue Gordon
In this episode of Cyber Focus, Frank Cilluffo sits down with Sue Gordon, a distinguished figure in the intelligence community. The discussion delves into her vast experiences, particularly focusing on the intersection of intelligence, national...
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Episode 27
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Cyber Diplomacy in Action: The Tallinn Mechanism with Ambassador Tanel Sepp
In this episode of Cyber Focus, host Frank Cilluffo sits down with Tanel Sepp, Estonia’s Ambassador at Large for Cyber Diplomacy. They explore how Estonia emerged as a cyber superpower despite its small size, the significance of the Tallinn Mec...
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Episode 26
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29:41
Innovating at Speed: Advancing AI with Teresa Shea and Glenn Gaffney
In this episode Frank Cilluffo engages with two distinguished former intelligence officials, Teresa Shea and Glenn Gaffney, to dissect the multifaceted world of artificial intelligence (AI) in the realm of cybersecurity and intelligence gatheri...
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Episode 25
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Treasury’s Cyber Defenses and AI Future with Todd Conklin
Episode OverviewIn this episode of Cyber Focus, host Frank Cilluffo engages with Todd Conklin, the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Cyber at the Department of Treasur...
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Episode 24
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35:28
Briefings to Action: Christopher Porter on Cyber Intelligence for Leaders
Today Frank Cilluffo sits down with Christopher Porter, former National Intelligence Officer for cyber matters and current executive at Google. They delve into the complexities of cybersecurity during government transitions, the critical role o...
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Episode 23
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Minimizing Cyber Risks: Steve Kelly on Secure Strategies
In this episode of Cyber Focus, Frank Cilluffo hosts Steve Kelly, Chief Trust Officer at the Institute for Security and Technology. With a rich background that includes roles at the National Security Council and the FBI, Steve shares his deep i...
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Episode 22
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39:44
Redefining Cybersecurity: Michael Daniel’s Vision for a Safer Digital Future
In this episode of Cyber Focus, host Frank Cilluffo engages in an insightful discussion with Michael Daniel, President of the Cyber Threat Alliance, former Cybersecurity Coordinator for President Obama, and McCrary Institute Senior Fellow. They...
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Episode 21
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