HSDF THE PODCAST

Homeland Security & Defense Forum
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The Homeland Security and Defense Forum proudly presents HSDF THE PODCAST, an engaging series of policy discussions with senior government and industry experts on technology and innovation in government. HSDF THE PODCAST looks at how emerging technology - such Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, 5G, and cybersecurity - is being used to support government missions and secure U.S. national interests.

  1. 1D AGO

    Leveraging Enterprise AI and the Cloud Ecosystem Part 1

    Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum  Our panel walks through how a multi-year cloud migration cut outages, sped recovery, and set the stage for AI that actually helps people at the border and across trade. No hype—just the decisions, guardrails, and workflows that let a 24x7 operation move fast without breaking trust.  Featuring: Jay Alalasundaram, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Software and Applications and Services, CBPBaibhav “Bobo” Devkota, Executive Director, Border Enforcement and Management Systems Directorate, CBP Thomas Mills, Executive Director, Cargo Systems Program Directorate, CBP Neha Saijpaul, Director, Digital Solutions, CACI International Inc. (moderator) This discussion took place December 12, 2025 at 8th Annual Homeland Security & Defense Forum Border Security Symposium Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

    21 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Leveraging Enterprise AI and the Cloud Ecosystem Part 2

    Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum  Our panel  shares how that shift to AI changes our process, our culture, and our platform. By embedding prompt engineers at the mission edge, we compress requirements into live solutions, gather feedback in real time, and turn early power users into a broader base of confident practitioners. Think Excel’s early days, but with governance, security, and scale built in from the start.  Featuring: Jay Alalasundaram, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Software and Applications and Services, CBPBaibhav “Bobo” Devkota, Executive Director, Border Enforcement and Management Systems Directorate, CBP Thomas Mills, Executive Director, Cargo Systems Program Directorate, CBP Neha Saijpaul, Director, Digital Solutions, CACI International Inc. (moderator) This discussion took place December 12, 2025 at 8th Annual Homeland Security & Defense Forum Border Security Symposium Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

    17 min

  3. 6D AGO

    Priorities for the CBP Office of Information & Technology Part 2

    Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum  Our panel pulls back the curtain on a playbook that blends five-sigma reliability with bold bets on generative AI, edge computing, and zero trust—so agents get real answers in real time while security stays tight. This is a story about turning policy into operations, reducing tool sprawl with a strong Technical Reference Model, and building an architecture that meets the mission where it lives: at the edge. Featuring: Sonny Bhagowalia, Assistant Commissioner and Chief Information Officer, CBP Sunil Madhugiri, Chief Technology Officer, CBP Dr. Barry West, former DHS Acting Deputy CIO (moderator) This discussion took place December 12, 2025 at 8th Annual Homeland Security & Defense Forum Border Security Symposium Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

    27 min

  4. 6D AGO

    Priorities for the CBP Office of Information & Technology Part 2

    Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum  We sit down with CBP leaders to unpack a practical transformation: a living data inventory and catalog, an enterprise search that returns cited answers instead of document piles, and “agent tech” that automates the last mile of work for officers, analysts, and engineers. The result is faster, more accurate decisions where it matters most.  Featuring: Sonny Bhagowalia, Assistant Commissioner and Chief Information Officer, CBP Sunil Madhugiri, Chief Technology Officer, CBP Dr. Barry West, former DHS Acting Deputy CIO (moderator) This discussion took place December 12, 2025 at 8th Annual Homeland Security & Defense Forum Border Security Symposium Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

    28 min

  5. MAR 3

    Law Enforcement and Military Coordination for Border Operations Part 1

    Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum  Borders aren’t just lines on a map—they’re living systems shaped by authorities, partnerships, and the ability to outpace adversaries who adapt fast. We bring together decades of military and law enforcement leadership to unpack what actually determines success: the legal frameworks that govern National Guard and active-duty roles, the intelligence architecture that connects U.S. agencies with Mexican counterparts, and the upstream moves that expose tunnels, stash sites, and convoy routes before they reach the fence.  Featuring: MG (Ret.) John F. King, U.S. ArmyChief (Ret.) Manny Padilla, Former CBP Executive Assistant CommissionerGeneral Laura Richardson, U.S. Army (Retired) (moderator) This discussion took place December 12, 2025 at 8th Annual Homeland Security & Defense Forum Border Security Symposium Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

    29 min

  6. MAR 3

    Law Enforcement and Military Coordination for Border Operations Part 2

    Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum  Speed decides who stays safe. We pull back the curtain on how America can out-iterate fast-moving threats at the border and beyond, connecting acquisition reform, AI-first systems, and operator needs to real-world outcomes. From the National Defense Authorization Act to the Safer Skies authority push, we lay out how procurement must shift from slow “programs of record” to agile “characteristics of need” that deliver capability when it matters.  Featuring: MG (Ret.) John F. King, U.S. ArmyChief (Ret.) Manny Padilla, Former CBP Executive Assistant CommissionerGeneral Laura Richardson, U.S. Army (Retired) (moderator) This discussion took place December 12, 2025 at 8th Annual Homeland Security & Defense Forum Border Security Symposium Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

    21 min

  7. FEB 24

    Counter-UAS in Action: Protecting U.S. Borders from Unmanned Threats Part 1

    Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum  The threat isn’t arriving someday; it’s already overhead. We pull back the curtain on how cartels are adapting small UAS tactics, what we’re seeing at the border in real time, and why chasing point solutions is a losing game. Instead of a brittle “counter-drone” wall, we’re building an air domain awareness fabric that starts with detect, track, and identify, then applies the right mitigation for the place and moment.   Featuring: Matt Becker, Vice President and Division Manager, Leidos Erik Sorensen, Assistant Chief, Defense Capability Group/C-UAS Operations Coordinator, U.S. Border PatrolJames “JT” Thom, Executive Director, Domain Awareness Security Operations, Air and Marine Operations, CBP David Aguilar, Former CBP Acting and Deputy Commissioner and former Chief of Border Patrol (moderator) This discussion took place December 12, 2025 at 8th Annual Homeland Security & Defense Forum Border Security Symposium Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

    11 min

  8. FEB 24

    Counter-UAS in Action: Protecting U.S. Borders from Unmanned Threats Part 2

    Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum  Our panel unpack the two levers that change everything: faster acquisition and specialized training. Gear that works in rugged border terrain must be ready for stadium perimeters and complex RF environments, and it has to arrive without emptying existing deployments. With only a few DHS components holding mitigation authority, we dig into why legislative fixes and interagency partnerships matter, and how a finite workforce can be stretched across 11 event cities through standardized playbooks and interoperable command-and-control.  Featuring: Matt Becker, Vice President and Division Manager, Leidos Erik Sorensen, Assistant Chief, Defense Capability Group/C-UAS Operations Coordinator, U.S. Border PatrolJames “JT” Thom, Executive Director, Domain Awareness Security Operations, Air and Marine Operations, CBP David Aguilar, Former CBP Acting and Deputy Commissioner and former Chief of Border Patrol (moderator) This discussion took place December 12, 2025 at 8th Annual Homeland Security & Defense Forum Border Security Symposium Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

    24 min
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The Homeland Security and Defense Forum proudly presents HSDF THE PODCAST, an engaging series of policy discussions with senior government and industry experts on technology and innovation in government. HSDF THE PODCAST looks at how emerging technology - such Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, 5G, and cybersecurity - is being used to support government missions and secure U.S. national interests.

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  • Creator
    Homeland Security & Defense Forum
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    142
  • Rating
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