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GovCIO Media & Research
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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. 1d ago

    Agile Acquisition Becomes DISA's New Battlefield Advantage | CyberCast

    DODNet leaders say 90-day OTA cycles and flexible engineering models are helping DISA deliver capabilities at the speed of cyber threats. Guest: Kelli Garczynski, acting DODNet Deputy Program Manager, and Mike Butler, Chief Engineer, DODNet, DISA Description: As cyber threats evolve and technology advances at an unprecedented pace, the Defense Information Systems Agency is rethinking how it acquires and delivers capabilities. Acting DODNet Deputy Program Manager Kelli Garczynski and DODNet Chief Engineer Mike Butler joined CyberCast to discuss how DISA is adopting agile acquisition strategies and accelerating procurement timelines to strengthen network defenses and deliver mission capabilities faster. Butler said DISA must pair technical agility with contract agility to keep pace with rapidly changing threats across War Department networks. Traditional acquisition timelines, he noted, can leave critical engineering efforts lagging behind emerging mission requirements. To address that challenge, Garczynski said DISA is increasingly using Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) to rapidly identify, evaluate and deploy the best technologies for warfighters. By leveraging OTAs, DISA aims to move from industry engagement to contract award in as little as 90 days, dramatically reducing the time required to field new capabilities. Garczynski added that modern architectures such as DODNet and DISA's zero-trust initiative, Thunderdome, cannot be developed through rigid, static requirements. Butler said continuous data collection and operational feedback allow DISA to adjust requirements in real time, enabling more responsive development and a stronger defense against active adversaries.

    Agile Acquisition Becomes DISA's New Battlefield Advantage | CyberCast

  2. 6d ago

    USPIS Uses AI to Advance Criminal Investigations

    The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is using artificial intelligence to strengthen criminal investigations and improve workforce efficiency. Eric Shen, inspector in charge of the Criminal Investigations Group, explained how investigators use AI to analyze large volumes of data, identify patterns and generate insights that support complex investigations. Shen also discussed how the agency is applying AI to streamline administrative workflows, giving personnel more time to focus on investigative work. While AI is not replacing investigators, it is helping teams uncover connections in sophisticated crimes, including financial fraud, that would be difficult or time-consuming to detect through manual analysis alone.

    USPIS Uses AI to Advance Criminal Investigations

  3. Jul 8

    Advice for the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals | Technically Zen

    Cybersecurity leader and author Agatha Merle discussed her unconventional path into cybersecurity, why creating more inclusive workplaces is essential to strengthening the industry and how creativity has become one of the most important tools for cyber defenders. Merle shared lessons from interviewing more than 100 women for her book, "Cyber Like a Girl", and offered practical advice for leaders on recruiting, mentoring and retaining diverse talent. She also explained why networking, authentic mentorship and building a strong support system can help aspiring professionals thrive in the field.

    Advice for the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals | Technically Zen

  4. Jul 7

    How Army Contracting Command is Using AI in Acquisition | CyberCast

    The U.S. Army is expanding its use of artificial intelligence across the enterprise, from administrative operations to battlefield decision-making and logistics. As AI adoption accelerates, Army leaders are also navigating the cybersecurity and governance challenges that come with integrating the technology into mission systems. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jordan Duke, chief of the Cybersecurity Division at the Army Contracting Command, outlined his role overseeing cybersecurity and how AI is shaping the future of Army acquisition. Army Contracting Command manages procurement across the service, supporting everything from everyday office supplies to advanced weapons systems. Duke discussed how the organization is addressing cybersecurity risks across its vast acquisition environment and how AI is being integrated into contracting workflows, including solicitations, cybersecurity and enterprise operations.

    How Army Contracting Command is Using AI in Acquisition | CyberCast

  5. Jul 2

    DOL CIO Outlines AI Priorities for Modernization, Efficiency | CyberCast

    Labor Department CIO and Chief AI Officer Mangala Kuppa joined GovCIO Media & Research at the Federal IT Efficiency Summit to discuss how the agency is integrating artificial intelligence across its operations to improve efficiency, modernize legacy systems and enhance customer services. As the department expands its use of AI, Kuppa said leaders are focused on ensuring new technologies support existing workflows while delivering measurable mission outcomes. AI is already supporting a range of use cases across the department, from helping employees refine documents and streamline workflows to assisting with software development and code generation. Kuppa also discussed the department's efforts to build AI literacy across the workforce as AI tools become increasingly embedded throughout the agency's technology ecosystem. Looking ahead, the department is exploring emerging technologies, including quantum computing, while advancing ongoing modernization efforts such as data center consolidation and digital experience improvements.

    DOL CIO Outlines AI Priorities for Modernization, Efficiency | CyberCast

  6. Jul 2

    Treasury's Data Transparency Push Brings 250 Years of Federal Finance Into Focus | AI GovCast

    Justin Cole, director of data transparency at the Treasury Department's Bureau of Fiscal Service, outlined a new initiative highlighting the nation's oldest continuously updated federal financial data ahead of the U.S. 250th anniversary. He explained how Treasury is expanding access to trusted spending, revenue and debt data while embracing AI as another way for the public to discover authoritative information. Cole also shared how industry can build new tools that make government data more accessible and useful.

    Treasury's Data Transparency Push Brings 250 Years of Federal Finance Into Focus | AI GovCast

  7. Jun 30

    Oak Ridge National Lab Advances AI Infrastructure for Genesis Mission | AI GovCast

    The administration's Genesis Mission aims to build an integrated ecosystem connecting supercomputers, AI systems and emerging quantum technologies to tackle complex challenges in scientific research. Building that interconnected system requires overcoming both cultural and technical barriers, Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Gina Tourassi told GovCIO Media & Research at the SCSP AI+Expo 2026 in Washington, D.C. Tourassi, who is leading development of the American Science Cloud, discussed how researchers across the Energy Department are embracing a "One DOE" mindset to advance scientific discovery through shared infrastructure and collaboration. Tourassi also explained how AI is transforming the scientific process by enabling real-time experimentation, adaptive modeling and interoperable data sharing across research environments. She further discussed Oak Ridge's partnerships with industry cloud providers to accelerate supercomputer development as part of the Genesis Mission.

    Oak Ridge National Lab Advances AI Infrastructure for Genesis Mission | AI GovCast

  8. Jun 25

    Misunderstood ATOs Are Costing Agencies Time and Money | CyberCast

    Misunderstandings about the Authority to Operate (ATO) process are slowing federal technology modernization efforts and driving up costs, according to David Raley, chief digital business officer for Operation StormBreaker in the Marine Corps. Speaking at GovCIO Media & Research's Federal IT Efficiency Summit, Raley argued that many delays stem from a fundamental misconception about what receives an authorization. Rather than granting ATOs to individual software applications, agencies authorize integrated systems operating within specific environments, taking into account mission context, infrastructure, users and data. Raley said this misunderstanding often leads to unnecessary delays for both government teams and industry partners. To accelerate software delivery, Raley highlighted the Marine Corps' Operation StormBreaker initiative, which leverages modern DevSecOps practices and continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. By building applications on preauthorized platforms, teams can inherit the majority of required security controls, reducing compliance burdens and enabling faster, more efficient delivery of mission capabilities.

    Misunderstood ATOs Are Costing Agencies Time and Money | CyberCast
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