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GovCIO Media & Research

The GovCIO Media & Research podcast network comprises GovCast, CyberCast and HealthCast featuring conversations with key leaders on timely issues impacting the federal IT landscape. Topics include cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, IT modernization, data analytics, workforce development and more. New episodes release each Tuesday.

  1. AI Prototype Aims to Close Feedback Gaps Driving Marine Corps Attrition | AI GovCast

    2d ago

    AI Prototype Aims to Close Feedback Gaps Driving Marine Corps Attrition | AI GovCast

    Climate surveys used by the War Department like the Defense Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS) are annual check-ins to assess unit morale, cohesion and leadership trust. Traditionally, these surveys take a long time to gather and analyze by leadership. A pair of Marine Corps innovators told AI GovCast that they've created a new AI–enabled survey tool prototype that is designed to give commanders near‑real‑time insight the day‑to‑day stressors affecting Marines. The prototype, called PULSE Check, aims to close long‑standing feedback gaps that leaders say contribute to retention problems — particularly in the reserve component. Col. Prescott Wilson, chief of staff for the 4th Marine Logistics Group, said the idea emerged after a commanders' conference where Marines explained why they were leaving drilling status for the Individual Ready Reserve. "By the time we're talking to these Marines on stage, they've already made a decision … that's talent we can't get back," Wilson said. Lt. Col. Samuel Sung, an innovation officer with the Logistics Innovation Office and a Marine reservist who co‑developed the prototype, said the team deliberately focused first on whether the idea was even useful before tackling the complex security and compliance requirements of deploying AI inside the department. He added that AI-driven analysis enables more frequent surveys and faster feedback cycles, allowing commanders to test changes and measure results monthly instead of annually. That accelerated process, Sung said, can improve decision-making while also reinforcing to Marines that their feedback is being heard.

    18 min
  2. Inside the Navy's Push for Trustworthy AI at the Tactical Edge | AI GovCast

    4d ago

    Inside the Navy's Push for Trustworthy AI at the Tactical Edge | AI GovCast

    The United States Navy is taking steps to integrate artificial intelligence into Maritime Operations Centers — balancing the need for operational agility with the rigor required for warfighting, according to Rear Adm. Susan BryerJoyner, director of the Warfighting Integration Directorate in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. Speaking with AI GovCast, BryerJoyner said Navy leadership is focused on maximizing taxpayer return on investment through data-informed analysis to determine which AI capabilities are ready for operational use and which require further evaluation. Mitigating AI hallucinations remains a top priority, BryerJoyner added, emphasizing that commanders will always remain part of the decision-making process. She said operational staff must understand how AI-generated recommendations are developed to ensure outputs align with mission requirements, planning assumptions and ethical standards. BryerJoyner also discussed how the Chief of Naval Operations is working with the Naval Postgraduate School to expand AI education through the school's new master's degree program in AI.

    11 min
  3. CROCS Turns OT Cyber Policy Into Action | CyberCast

    May 19

    CROCS Turns OT Cyber Policy Into Action | CyberCast

    The Air Force's Cyber Resiliency Office for Control Systems (CROCS) is translating high-level Pentagon cyber directives into operational steps to secure control systems across the department. Technical Director Daryl Haegley said the office was created to close a long‑standing policy gap to secure operational technology (OT). The Department of the Air Force has spent more than a year assembling stakeholders from mission assurance, intelligence, operations and logistics to develop a 100‑point cyber plan. The office now tracks progress on each initiative and convenes more than 100 OT experts monthly to coordinate implementation. Haegley emphasized that missions depend on their continuous availability. No base can operate without electricity, water and other critical services. CROCS plays a central role in aligning those priorities and helping assign appropriate levels of cyber risk. The office is also pushing services to train for degraded conditions. Bases are conducting energy resilience exercises that simulate cyberattacks by disconnecting from commercial power and disrupting systems like HVAC. "Operating in a contested environment — and training and rehearsing that — is what CROCS is trying to coordinate," Haegley said.

    12 min
  4. IHS is Positioning Cybersecurity as Patient Safety | HealthCast

    May 14

    IHS is Positioning Cybersecurity as Patient Safety | HealthCast

    The Indian Health Service (IHS) is modernizing its electronic health record (EHR) systems while strengthening cybersecurity to protect sensitive patient data. IHS CISO Benjamin Koshy joined GovCIO Media & Research at CyberScape: The Federal Cybersecurity Summit to discuss how his agency is building a culture of cyber awareness among clinicians and staff. Koshy also outlined the challenges of securing telehealth services in remote environments and how AI is helping cybersecurity teams more quickly identify and respond to threat actors.

    6 min
  5. DLA CIO: Securing AI Pipelines Is Now a Core Mission Requirement | GovCast

    May 12

    DLA CIO: Securing AI Pipelines Is Now a Core Mission Requirement | GovCast

    The global supply chain supporting U.S. military operations faces persistent cyber threats from adversaries targeting both government systems and the broader industrial base. Speaking at the CyberScape Federal Cybersecurity Summit in April, Defense Logistics Agency CIO Adarryl Roberts said the agency is prioritizing efforts to secure small suppliers while protecting AI-driven decision pipelines. Roberts said DLA's first line of defense in managing third-party risk remains contractual enforcement. The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) enables the agency to require prime contractors to ensure subcontractors meet federal cybersecurity standards, he added. As DLA expands its use of artificial intelligence for logistics planning and operational decision-making, securing the data pipelines that feed those models has become a top priority. Roberts pointed to multifactor authentication and the War Department's zero-trust architecture as foundational, enabling DLA to inherit cloud-native protections while layering on departmentwide cybersecurity policies.

    6 min
  6. How to Thrive in Cybersecurity Without Burning Out | Technically Zen

    May 6

    How to Thrive in Cybersecurity Without Burning Out | Technically Zen

    JoJo D, The Chaos Guru, in conversation with Taylor Kelley, business development director at GDIT, discussed what it really takes to stay grounded in the high-pressure world of cybersecurity and tech. Kelley shares her path as a young professional in a male-dominated field, opening up about imposter syndrome, earning credibility and learning to use her voice. The discussion goes beyond career growth, digging into the realities of balancing demanding roles with personal life, including her experience as a working parent. The conversation offered practical advice for how to set boundaries without guilt, communicate transparently, build supportive relationships and know when to ask for help. She also shared how the role of therapy, community and small habits played in maintaining resilience when work feels overwhelming.

    34 min
  7. Project ARIA Pushes AI From Concept to Soldier-Ready Capability | AI GovCast

    May 5

    Project ARIA Pushes AI From Concept to Soldier-Ready Capability | AI GovCast

    The Army is accelerating its push to operationalize artificial intelligence, moving beyond experimentation to deliver mission-ready capabilities at scale. The service's Project ARIA targets high-value use cases to reduce administrative friction and deploy AI tools directly to soldiers faster. Enterprise Cloud Management Agency CTO Gabe Chiulli explained how the initiative is reshaping the service's approach to AI adoption, shifting from broad ambition to targeted, soldier-level impact. The project, launched in March, brings together global industry and academic experts to provide an outside perspective on the Army's most persistent operational challenges. The effort examines everything from logistics to policy and day-to-day workflows to identify where AI can drive the greatest impact. Scaling AI across a force of nearly 2 million personnel requires more than technology. It demands new processes, faster acquisition pathways and a reassessment of risk. Chiulli said ARIA is intentionally designed to move at commercial speed, helping the Army rapidly translate innovation into operational advantage.

    20 min
  8. Army Launches Joint Innovation Outpost to Accelerate Battlefield Capabilities | GovCast

    Apr 28

    Army Launches Joint Innovation Outpost to Accelerate Battlefield Capabilities | GovCast

    The Pentagon is accelerating efforts to deliver new capabilities to the battlefield. At Fort Bragg, the Army's XVIII Airborne Corps launched the Lt. Gen. James Gavin Joint Innovation Outpost (JIOP) to bridge the gap between frontline needs and the acquisition process. Rob Braun, CTO of the XVIII Airborne Corps, told GovCast the JIOP is reshaping how the Army defines and delivers operational requirements for modern warfare. Historically, requirements development was led by the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology (ASA(ALT)), with limited warfighter input until later testing phases. The JIOP shifts that model, directly connecting soldiers with engineers and industry partners to rapidly prototype solutions and iterate based on real-time feedback, Braun said. The outpost is also changing how the Army evaluates operational risk as innovation cycles accelerate in active conflict zones such as Ukraine and the Middle East. To enable rapid experimentation, the JIOP uses off-post ranges and commercial-like environments to test emerging capabilities. This includes evaluating counter-UAS systems and exploring how artificial intelligence can connect sensors and effectors in a simulated commercial internet environment without the constraints of traditional military networks, Braun explained.

    22 min
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