NSI Live

National Security Institute

Each year, NSI hosts dozens of events in person and online with policymakers, business leaders, and experts focused on the hardest national security questions facing America and its allies. Along with NSI's events, this podcast will serve as a home for breaking news and special podcast series. Tune in for incisive analysis, enlightening commentary, and actionable recommendations for taking on the threats of today and tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 05/06/2025

    Cracks in the Network: Cybersecurity Failures, SALT Typhoon, and U.S. Cyber Leadership

    The National Security Institute (NSI) and the Center for the National Interest (CFTNI) hosted an important discussion on cybersecurity challenges in telecom networks, with a particular focus on the SALT Typhoon threat actor and its broader implications for U.S. national security. As cyber-enabled threats continue to evolve, state-sponsored actors like SALT Typhoon are increasingly targeting critical communications infrastructure, posing significant risks to both national defense and economic security. This timely conversation brought together industry leaders, and cybersecurity experts to examine how the United States can public-private collaboration to mitigate threats and build a more secure and resilient telecom ecosystem. The event will begin with opening remarks from Congressman Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, followed by a panel discussion with key voices from the cybersecurity and policy communities. Keynote: Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT, 4), Ranking Member, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Panelists: Edward G. Amoroso, Founder and CEO, TAG InfosphereKelli Andrews, Senior Director for Cybersecurity and Lawful Access Policy, MicrosoftJamil Jaffer, Founder and Executive Director, NSIRich Mason, President and Chief Security Officer, Critical Infrastructure, LLC Moderator: Paul Saunders, President, Center for the National Interest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3m
  2. 28/02/2025

    Transatlantic Resilience: Defending Critical Infrastructure in the Face of Russian Aggression

    NSI and the Embassies of Estonia, Denmark, and Norway hosted an important discussion on transatlantic security challenges featuring senior diplomatic leaders. His Excellency Kristjan Prikk, Ambassador of Estonia to the United States; Ambassador Stig P. Piras, Deputy Chief of Mission of Denmark to the United States; and Ambassador Bård Ivar Svendsen, Deputy Chief of Mission of Norway to the United States provided insights on protecting the rules-based international order, countering hybrid threats, and supporting nations defending their sovereignty. As geopolitical tensions rose, exacerbated by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the conversation explored recent examples of hybrid warfare tactics used by authoritarian regimes and the strategic steps needed to bolster transatlantic resilience. The event began with opening remarks from NSI Senior Fellow Andrew Borene, followed by a keynote statement from Ambassador Kristjan Prikk, who provided Estonia’s perspective on the evolving security landscape. A panel discussion followed, featuring Ambassador Prikk, Ambassador Stig P. Piras, and Ambassador Bård Ivar Svendsen, moderated by Martha Miller, NSI Deputy Executive Director.   Guest Speakers: Ambassador Kristjan Prikk, Ambassador of Estonia to the United StatesAmbassador Stig P. Piras, Deputy Chief of Mission of Denmark to the United StatesAmbassador Bård Ivar Svendsen, Deputy Chief of Mission of Norway to the United States Moderator: Martha Miller, NSI Deputy Executive Director Host: Andrew Borene, NSI Senior Fellow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min

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Each year, NSI hosts dozens of events in person and online with policymakers, business leaders, and experts focused on the hardest national security questions facing America and its allies. Along with NSI's events, this podcast will serve as a home for breaking news and special podcast series. Tune in for incisive analysis, enlightening commentary, and actionable recommendations for taking on the threats of today and tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.