Cyber Focus

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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. 

  1. Driving the Future: Cybersecurity Challenges for Connected Vehicles with Cheri Caddy

    1 DAY AGO

    Driving the Future: Cybersecurity Challenges for Connected Vehicles with Cheri Caddy

    Overview: In this episode, host Frank Cilluffo sits down with Cheri Caddy, former Deputy Assistant National Cyber Director at the White House and senior technical advisor at the Department of Energy. They discuss the cybersecurity challenges surrounding connected vehicles, examining how modern cars are effectively "computers on wheels" and the broader implications for privacy, data security, and national security. Cheri highlights the convergence of IT and OT systems in vehicles, the need for...

    30 min
  2. Community-Level Cybersecurity and Workforce Diversity with Kiersten Todt

    NOV 13

    Community-Level Cybersecurity and Workforce Diversity with Kiersten Todt

    In this episode of Cyber Focus, host Frank Cilluffo interviews Kiersten Todt, president of Wondros, a creative firm focused on social and policy change. Todt, who previously served as Chief of Staff at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and as a senior advisor on the Senate Homeland Security Committee, shares insights on the challenges and advancements in cybersecurity workforce development, public-private collaboration, and the critical role of community involvement ...

    32 min
  3. AI, Cybersecurity, and State Innovation: A Conversation with Nebraska's CISO Patrick Wright

    NOV 6

    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 implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity strategies at the state and local levels. Patrick shares insights on leveraging AI to bolster cybersecurity, managing privacy implications, and building strategic public-private partnerships. The conv...

    30 min
  4. Securing the Surface: TSA's Role in Pipeline and Transportation Security with Sonya Proctor

    OCT 30

    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 other surface transportation sectors, emphasizing the agency's expanded cybersecurity focus following the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack. The conversation delves into TSA's partnerships with industry, other federal agencies, and state and local law e...

    33 min
  5. A Look Inside McCrary Institute's Presidential Transition Report

    OCT 23

    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 the NSA. They delve into the McCrary Institute's new presidential transition report that presents a strategic roadmap to maintain the progress achieved in cybersecurity. The report highlights eight lines of effort, ranging from regulatory harmonization...

    34 min
  6. Cybersecurity Diplomacy and Technological Leadership with Australia's Toby Feakin

    OCT 16

    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-Pacific region, Australia's cybersecurity strategy, and its growing focus on balancing economic ties with China while addressing critical security risks. The conversation delves into Australia’s international partnerships, public attribution of cyber threats, and crit...

    47 min
  7. From DJI to SolarWinds: Navigating Supply Chain Risks and Building Resilience with Bob Kolasky

    OCT 9

    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 supply chain risk, security, and national defense. Bob provides insights into the evolving threats within supply chains, especially those linked to cybersecurity and critical infrastructure. He also touches on legislative efforts and the role of public-private partnerships in mi...

    41 min
  8. Signals Intelligence, Zero Trust, and the Next Generation Workforce with NSA's Dave Luber

    OCT 2

    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 NSA's dual mission in signals intelligence and cybersecurity, its collaboration with industry through the Cybersecurity Collaboration Center, the importance of public-private partnerships, and the evolving threat landscape. Luber emphasizes the need for s...

    34 min
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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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