Best Cybercast Podcasts (2024)

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Cyber Resilience and Recovery Amid Evolving Cyber Threats 21:25

2h ago21:25

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In light of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s new second iteration of its cybersecurity framework, Rubrik Public Sector CTO Travis Rosiek breaks down the framework’s importance across public and private sector organizations. Rosiek discusses the framework’s backup durability provisions, how artificial intelligence is helping prot…

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How Tech Enables Environmental Justice at EPA 38:56

1h ago38:56

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s current iteration of its strategic priorities features a new goal for environmental justice alongside civil rights and climate change. EPA Chief Financial Officer Faisal Amin shares new details about how the agency is developing new technology standards that will decrease greenhouse gas emissions and impr…

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Building Better Data Governance Across FDA 19:29

4h ago19:29

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The Food and Drug Administration produces and processes a lot of data. As FDA’s inaugural chief data officer, Ram Iyer discusses the office’s plans for data modernization and how it is using technology to create interdependency across the agency. Iyer also highlights where he sees emerging technology making the most impacts, how data governance is …

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Coast Guard Poised for Growth in Cyber 22:35

2d ago22:35

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The White House's port cybersecurity executive order tasks the Coast Guard with monitoring the cybersecurity of vessels, facilities and harbors. Threats could target the global supply chain, national security interests and other vital systems. Rear Adm. Wayne Arguin, the Coast Guard's assistant commandant for prevention policy, discusses how the ex…

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Sea-Air-Space: Marine Innovation Unit Bridges Defense and Commercial Tech 8:25

8d ago8:25

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The Marine Innovation Unit works to accelerate the adoption of advanced capabilities in the Marine Corps. Made up of reservists, MIU comprises personnel with diverse functional backgrounds in areas like logistics, cybersecurity and consulting to tackle some of the largest technological challenges at the service. MIU Commanding Officer Col. Brooks B…

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Sea-Air-Space: How Navy’s Intel Information Center is Keeping Data Safe 8:57

8d ago8:57

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The Navy center responsible for managing IT supporting intelligence operations has a critical responsibility to keep communications and data-sharing capabilities both reliable and secure. Commanding Officer Capt. Matt Cegelske for the center, called the Hopper Global Communications Center situated in the Office of Naval Intelligence, discusses at t…

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Sea-Air-Space: Coast Guard Prioritizes Agility in the Face of Technological Change 9:53

8d ago9:53

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The Coast Guard is increasingly relying on modern technology to propel its mission. At Sea-Air-Space in National Harbor, Maryland, Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan said the changing pace of technology requires creative thinking and partnerships. She cites how the service is expanding artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics to bring …

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Sea-Air-Space: Zero Trust is ‘The Best Approach’ For Military Cybersecurity 9:53

8d ago9:53

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The Marine Corps needs to balance security and accessibility challenges that come with having many devices and systems working together. At Sea-Air-Space in National Harbor, Maryland, Marines Cyber Technology Officer Shery Thomas briefs implementation plans for zero trust as part of the Defense Department’s broader plan to adopt zero trust architec…

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Sea-Air-Space: Naval Operations for Information Warfare Seeks to Secure Cyberspace with AI 6:54

9d ago6:54

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Cyber threats are constantly evolving, so the Department of the Navy needs to be agile to thwart attacks. Assistant Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare Jennifer Edgin at Sea-Air-Space in National Harbor, Maryland, discusses the challenges of securing Navy’s networks and how she sees technology like AI supporting threat monitori…

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Sea-Air-Space: Coast Guard Focuses on Scalable Cyber Solutions Amid Port Cybersecurity 10:16

9d ago10:16

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The White House’s executive order on port cybersecurity tasks the Coast Guard with leading cyber defenses for the expansive American Maritime Transportation System (MTS). The size and complexity of this network of waterways and ports can make it a prime target for cyber adversaries since breaching these avenues can disrupt global economic movement …

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Sea-Air-Space: How NSIN Works with Commercial Partners to Bring Disruptive Tech to DOD 8:17

11d ago8:17

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National security challenges for the Defense Department require innovative technology and solutions from the defense and commercial sectors. Often times, these solutions that might begin development in one military service can apply to another. At Sea-Air-Space in National Harbor, Maryland, we spoke with Kedar Pavgi, national capital regional direc…

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Sea-Air-Space: Navy Sees Promise in Autonomy 9:53

9d ago9:53

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Defense Department leaders are looking at artificial intelligence to augment or automate core functions and processes. For the Navy, this technology can impact critical maritime missions. Dr. Glen Henshaw, senior scientist for autonomous and robotics systems at Naval Research Laboratory, discusses at Sea-Air-Space in National Harbor, Maryland, how …

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Sea-Air-Space: Voice Transformation Strategies for the Navy and Marine Corps 4:19

16d ago4:19

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The current Navy and Marine Corps voice communications technology is a conglomeration of different systems, vendors and structures from the past several decades. This has brought a need for enhanced base modernization and centralization of VoIP communications. David Rouse, senior director, Defense and National Security Verizon, joined us at Sea-Air…

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Sea-Air-Space: How Autonomous Tech Can Support NOAA’s Mission to Map Uncharted Waters 6:26

11d ago6:26

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Nearly 40% of the ocean has not been mapped using the latest resources and tools. Exploring the ocean is critical to maritime power for the U.S. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office of Marine and Aviation Operations is at the forefront of mapping the ocean via its fleet of research ships and specialized data-collectin…

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How VA is Using Digital Services to Expand Care to Veterans 29:37

15d ago29:37

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Following the passage of the PACT Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring more staff, serving more veterans and offering expanded access to benefits. After a record-breaking 2023, the agency says, it anticipates an even bigger 2024. VA CIO Kurt DelBene discusses the tech priorities for the agency headed into 2024, from EHR modernization t…

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Cancer HealthCast: This Unique Network Closes Research Gaps in Cancer Genomics 23:50

27d ago23:50

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The Participant Engagement and Cancer Genome Sequencing Network (PECGS) part of the Cancer Moonshot Initiative is a collaboration between the National Cancer Institute and research institutions to engage cancer patients directly and ultimately better understand cancer genomics. One of six funded projects is with Washington University, which is focu…

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HealthCast: Indian Health Service's Modernization Journey Means Replacing HHS’s Oldest Legacy System 26:12

1M ago26:12

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Indian Health Service CIO Mitchell Thornbrugh joins HealthCast to talk about ways that IHS is progressing in its modernization program and the need for a patient-centered, human-centered approach to care. He notes that IHS is working with across levels of government to provide better health care, ultimately, to Native Americans and Alaska Natives l…

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HIMSS 2024: How APIs are Already Helping Veteran Health 11:30

1M ago11:30

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Veterans have the ability to manage their health and benefits information largely through the use of application programming interfaces (APIs) developed through the Department of Veterans Affairs' Lighthouse program. Director of the program’s developer experience, David Mazik, sits down with us at HIMSS in Orlando, Florida, to discuss how the progr…

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HIMSS 2024: What the Health Care Industry Can Learn from Government 9:01

1M ago9:01

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Health-focused organizations look at technology to prevent and help curb the effects of cybersecurity threats to better protect patients, and federal agencies might serve as a model to others in the private sector for program governance. At HIMSS in Orlando, Florida, HIMSS Cybersecurity and Privacy Senior Principal Lee Kim puts these threats into c…

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HIMSS 2024: Next Steps for the Public Health Data Strategy 8:36

1M ago8:36

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The CDC’s new Office of Public Health Data, Surveillance, and Technology executing the Public Health Data Strategy met nearly 15 milestones over the past year. Looking ahead into its second year of the plan and after seeing through the first flu season, office director Dr. Jennifer Layden highlights some of those accomplishments around electronic c…

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HIMSS 2024: VHA Preparing for AI, Interoperable Future 7:09

1M ago7:09

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The Veterans Health Administration recently expanded health care benefits to all veterans who served in the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan or any other combat zone after 9/11. Behind the scenes, the agency is spearheading many initiatives to further enhance interoperability around its health care ecosystem to better serve veteran pati…

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HIMSS 2024: HHS CISO Eyes Intersection of Tech Modernization and Security 6:41

1M ago6:41

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Department of Health and Human Services CISO and Acting Deputy CIO La Monte Yarborough highlights during HIMSS in Orlando, Florida, how his office is prioritizing cybersecurity in the broader health care community in the age of AI. Cybersecurity resilience in the health sector demands public policies to keep data and systems secure as the threat la…

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HIMSS 2024: Public-Private Partnerships Fuel Data Solutions for Health Care Challenges 6:42

1M ago6:42

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The health sector faces many challenges that technology has the potential to alleviate including workforce burden, staffing shortages, cybersecurity challenges and data management struggles. Much of that can see improvements with smart uses of artificial intelligence and virtual care, according to NTT DATA Chief Health Informatics Officer Heather H…

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HIMSS 2024: VA Embarks on New AI Strategies 5:52

1M ago5:52

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The Department of Veterans Affairs is setting in motion new artificial intelligence strategies in light of the White House’s executive order to prioritize ethical AI development. At HIMSS in Orlando, Florida, VA Deputy CTO for AI Kimberly McManus highlights the four areas the agency is taking a closer look at: governance, prior use cases, infrastru…

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HIMSS 2024: Update on Interoperability, AI With ONC Deputy Chief 5:19

1M ago5:19

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Deputy National Coordinator for Health IT Steven Posnack discusses a few updates to data sharing and interoperability rules for the health IT community, including HTI-1, HTI-2, United States Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI) and Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA). As organizations work to adopt new interoperability standar…

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HIMSS 2024: HHS AI Chief Talks Safety, Security of New Tech 8:05

1M ago8:05

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Artificial intelligence is a key focus at the HIMSS conference in Orlando, Florida, where Department of Health and Human Services Chief AI Officer Greg Singleton discusses his vision for the technology at the agency. Singleton gives us a glimpse at the key parts that make up the CAIO role as agencies are putting in place their strategies to meet th…

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