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.
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Threat Horizons With Google Cloud's Charles DeBeck
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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, particularly in cloud environments, with a focus on issues like weak passwords and system misconfigurations that lea…
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Safeguarding Civil Nuclear Facilities From Cyber Threats with Chatham House's Dr. Marion Messmer.
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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 infrastructure, the impact of emerging technologies like small modular reactors, and the challenges of internati…
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North Korea's Cyber Operations with Mandiant's Michael Barnhart
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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 array of global cyber attacks. The conversation explores how APT 45 operates like a criminal syndicate, focusing on the…
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Challenges for Cybersecurity and Future Legislation with John Katko
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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 evolution of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the critical legislation Katko cha…
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Post-Chevron Cyber Regulations with Ari Schwartz & Harley Geiger
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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 deference. They delve into the implications of this ruling on cybersecurity policy, regulatory practices, …
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Spyware and Cyber Regulation with Cyberscoop's Tim Starks
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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 with Frank Cilluffo also touches on the actions taken by the U.S. and Poland to address spyware threats, the…
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From Ransomware to Nation-State Attacks: Insights on Cyber Insurance with Matt McCabe
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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 resilience against cyber threats. The discussion covers the fundamental coverage aspects of cyber insurance,…
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Public-Private Partnerships and the Future of Cyber Defense with Sue Gordon
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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 security, and cyber threats. Sue shares insights on the importance of public-private partnerships in cybe…
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Cyber Diplomacy in Action: The Tallinn Mechanism with Ambassador Tanel Sepp
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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 Mechanism in cyber defense, and the evolving role of cyber in warfare. Tanel shares personal insights from hi…
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Innovating at Speed: Advancing AI with Teresa Shea and Glenn Gaffney
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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 gathering. They delve into the definitions, applications, and implications of AI, focusing on its role in enhanci…
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Treasury’s Cyber Defenses and AI Future with Todd Conklin
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Episode Overview In 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 Treasury. They delve into recent advancements and initiatives the Treasury has been involved in, focusing on the integration of AI and cybersecurity w…
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Briefings to Action: Christopher Porter on Cyber Intelligence for Leaders
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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 of intelligence briefings, and the impact of emerging technologies on national security. Drawing from his e…
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Minimizing Cyber Risks: Steve Kelly on Secure Strategies
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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 insights into the cybersecurity landscape. The discussion covers the expanding attack surface due to emergi…
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Redefining Cybersecurity: Michael Daniel’s Vision for a Safer Digital Future
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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 delve into the intricacies of cybersecurity policy, the evolution of cybercrime as an industry, and the i…
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Cyber Focus at RSAC 2024: Google Cloud's Phil Venables
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In this episode of Cyber Focus, host Frank Cilluffo sits down with Phil Venables, Chief Information Security Officer for Google Cloud. They discuss Venables' work co-leading the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology's report on cyber-physical resilience, and its key recommendations including creating a national critical infrastr…
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Cyber Focus at RSAC 2024: GDIT's Matt Hayden
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In this episode of Cyber Focus Frank Cilluffo and Matt Hayden discuss the intricate challenges posed by cyber threats and the role of organizations like CISA in coordinating defense efforts. They discuss the influence of emerging technologies such as AI and quantum computing, the impact of emerging technologies on defenses, and the zero trust secur…
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Cyber Focus at RSAC 2024: Flashpoint CEO Josh Lefkowitz
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Flashpoint CEO Josh Lefkowitz joins us for a fascinating talk about how 9/11 changed the trajectory of his career, the impact of Telegram worldwide and how A.I. is making human analysts better.By The McCrary Institute
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Cyber Focus at RSAC 2024: Alison King & Elisa Costante
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On location at the RSA Conference 2024, we talk to Alison King and Elisa Costante about the National Security Memorandum on Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience, the 2024 Report on Cybersecurity Posture of the United States, and creating opportunities for women in cyber.By The McCrary Institute
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Building Blocks of Cyber with Anjana Rajan
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In this episode Frank Cilluffo sits down with Anjana Rajan, the assistant national cyber director for technology security at the Office of the National Cyber Director in the White House. Their discussion sheds light on the challenges and complexities of reshaping the cybersecurity landscape with better buildings blocks. Together, they the White Hou…
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Responding Effectively to Foreign Propaganda with Gavin Wilde
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Gavin Wilde helped create the formal U.S. assessment of Russia's foreign influence campaigns in 2016 and 2020. Now a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, he's asking whether the drive to thwart those efforts in damaging our democracy. In today's episode, Gavin shares with Frank Cilluffo why he is pushing back on assumpti…
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NIST's Cyber Framework 2.0 with Cheri Pascoe
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently updated its widely used Cybersecurity Framework. Cheri Pascoe, Director of the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE), joins us for this episode to talk about the new 2.0 edition of the framework, and why it's better equipped to respond to the current challenges cyberse…
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Revealing Cyber News with Reuters' Chris Bing
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As an investigative cyber reporter for Reuters, Chris Bing spends his days uncovering the facts behind the world's biggest cyber stories. In this episode he shares with Frank what it's like to break news on cyber criminal activities, including the ransomware attack on Change Healthcare wrecking havoc on the industry's payment processes. Chris also …
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Unraveling Cybersecurity's Key Challenges with Mark Montgomery
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On this week's Cyber focus, Frank Cilluffo interviews Mark Montgomery, the Executive Director of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission. They address the commission's history and role in shaping U.S. cybersecurity policies. They also outline unfinished business in the field, and explore the challenges posed by China and TikTok.…
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Responding to a Changing World with Yigal Unna
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As Director General of the Israeli National Cyber Directorate, Yigal Unna oversaw every aspect of Israel's cyber defenses. In this episode he shares with Frank what he thinks of the international threat landscape, the growth of private cyber defense start-ups, and his advice for a restructured approach to U.S. cyber organizations.…
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Countering Chinese Intelligence with Bill Evanina
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As the former Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) Bill Evanina led the U.S. efforts to block and disrupt foreign espionage from advisories like China. On this week’s episode, he shares insights into the shape of those operations, and what should be happening now to stay ahead of the actions China is taking now.…
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On this week's episode, Chris Krebs shares insights into the current highs and lows of the cybersecurity world. He looks back on his years of public service, the performance of those that followed him after his departure from CISA in 2020, and gives advice to those managing risks inside the private sector.…
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Bringing the NSA Out of the Shadows with George Barnes
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George Barnes worked inside the National Security Agency for 35 years. Before retiring last year, he served as the agency's Deputy Director and most senior civilian leader. In this week's episode, George shares what led the NSA to leave behind the complete secrecy of the past, and embrace a more open posture with the American people. He also lays o…
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Broad Perspectives with Ellen Nakashima and Dmitri Alperovitch
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Dmitri Alperovitch, co-founder of CrowdStrike and Silverado Policy Accelerator, and the Washington Post's Ellen Nakashima join Frank Cilluffo for an engaging discussion of how to keep cyber threats in the proper global perspective. They both share insights into the current conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, and the potential for future conflict over Ta…
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How the Secret Service Battles Cybercrime with Mike D'Ambrosio
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In this episode, host Frank Cilluffo talks with Mike D'Ambrosio of the unexpected ways the Secret Service shapes how the U.S. fights against cybercrime.By The McCrary Institute
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Tom Fanning's Vision for U.S. Cybersecurity
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Cyber Focus is where we explore the people and ideas shaping and protecting our digital world. In this episode host Frank Cilluffo speaks with Tom Fanning, the now retired CEO of The Southern Company. The two discuss the best ways private businesses need to approve their digital security, and why company leaders are too often missing the mark.…
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In this episode Frank Cilluffo speaks with Politico's Maggie Miller, about her recent reporting on China, and Iran. Maggie's recent reporting: On Chinese threats to Guam: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2024/02/guam-facing-continuous-cyber-threats-from-china-delegate-says-00140433 On threats to US critical water utilities: https://www.po…
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Improving Cyber Policy with Melissa Hathaway
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Cyber Focus is where we explore the people and ideas shaping and protecting our digital world. In this episode host Frank Cilluffo talks with Melissa Hathaway, a former presidential advisor, and leading voice on US cyber policy. She shares the ways she believes the country has lost ground in its pursuit of cybersecurity, and what steps need to be t…
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Covering the Cybersecurity Beat with CNN's Sean Lyngaas
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On Cyber Focus we explore the people and ideas shaping and protecting our digital world. In this episode host Frank Cilluffo talks with CNN reporter Sean Lyngaas about how he started covering cybersecurity, what those experiences have taught him, and what group has become one of the most underestimated threats in the world. Sean's recent work: http…
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Host Frank Cilluffo speaks with Chris Inglis, who just finished serving as the country's first National Cyber Director. They discuss the current challenges confronting the US in today's cybersecurity landscape and explore new obstacles emerging with the rise of AI. Show Notes: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politi... https://www.barrons.com/article…
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Cyber Focus is the new podcast from The McCrary Institute for Cyber and Infrastructure Security. The institute seeks practical solutions to real-world problems, underpinned by research and scholarship. Led by host Frank Cillufo, each week Cyber Focus will be the place to hear from the leading voices in cybersecurity, and discover what challenges th…
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