CTRL+F

The National Security Institute Cyber and Tech Center

CTRL+F provides a deep-dive into emerging technologies, dissects the ever-evolving landscape of tech policy, and uncovers the scientific breakthroughs that are reshaping our world. Each series of CTRL + F is dedicated to exploring a particular facet of the technological revolution, whether it's the rise of artificial intelligence, the implications of blockchain technology, or the future of cybersecurity. Our first episode will go live on Tuesday, July 9! These are conversations you don't want to miss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2d ago

    2026 National Cyber Innovation Forum: Going on the Offensive

    Today on CTRL+F, we jump into the eighth session from the 2026 National Cyber Innovation Forum. Editor at the National Review, Ramesh Ponnuru, Executive Chairman of the Silverado Policy Accelerator, Dmitri Alperovitch, Deputy Assistant Director of the Cyber Capabilities Branch in the FBI’s Cyber Division, Todd Hemmen, CEO & Founder of Method Security, Sam Jones, and Assistant Secretary of War for Cyber Policy at the Department of War, Katie Sutton, examine how offensive cyber operations are being integrated into national strategy, how attackers are evolving, and how defenders are responding. Drawing on perspectives from government and industry, panelists will explore authorities, best practices for public-private collaboration, and AI’s role in accelerating both attack and defense. What would it take for us to go on the offensive? How has the approach to cyber operations evolved through the years? What does the Cyber Strategy for America mean for the private sector and public-private cooperation? Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of CTRL+F. @DAlperovitch @___sjones @RameshPonnuru Like what we're doing here?  Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.    And don't forget to follow @NSI_CTC on X! We are also on YouTube; watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/3IEiN7cjeDk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 4d ago

    2026 National Cyber Innovation Forum: Cyber, Quantum, AI, and the Workforce to Win

    Today on CTRL+F, we jump into the sixth session from the 2026 National Cyber Innovation Forum. Chief Investment Officer and Managing Director at Paladin Capital, Chris Steed, CIO at ION Q, Katie Arrington, Assistant Secretary of the Navy at the Department of War, Ben Kohlmann, Principal Cyber Advisor of the U.S. Army, Brandon Pugh, and CSO at Huntress Labs, Eric Stride, join together to discuss how emerging technologies - and the workforce that designs, deploys, and sustains them - are shaping battlefield advantage, sustaining an energy renaissance, and advancing collective defense.  How will quantum reshape national security? What challenges does the U.S. Army face when it comes to defending critical infrastructure? How are areas such as artificial intelligence and cyber autonomy changing naval warfare and operational order? Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of CTRL+F. @karringtonsc @benkohlmann @Brandon_J_Pugh @CSteed83 Like what we're doing here?  Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.    And don't forget to follow @NSI_CTC on X! We are also on YouTube; watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/SzjysWf_SCQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Jul 29

    2026 National Cyber Innovation Forum: A View from the C-Suite – Industry Perspectives on Driving Cyber Innovation

    Today on CTRL+F, we jump into the fifth session from the 2026 National Cyber Innovation Forum. Director of Carahsoft Technology Corporation, Alex Whitworth, CEO & Founder of Surefire Cyber, Billy Gouveia, CEO of Elastic, Ash Kulkarni, and CEO of Simbian, Ambuj Kumar, join together to discuss how industry leaders are driving technology and business model innovation for AI security, threat detection, incident response, and autonomous security operations to help organizations move faster, strengthen resilience, and stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. What trends are changing faster than expected in the cyber domain? What is actually creating innovation inside a technology company? How should teams navigate the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace? Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of CTRL+F. @ash_kulkarni @ambuj0 Like what we're doing here?  Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.    And don't forget to follow @NSI_CTC on X! We are also on YouTube; watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/u9bWyq1H-WI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Jul 27

    2026 National Cyber Innovation Forum: A View from the Hill Pt. 2

    Today on CTRL+F, we continue into part two of the fourth session from the 2026 National Cyber Innovation Forum. Founder and Executive Director of the National Security Institute, Jamil Jaffer, Congressman Don Bacon of Nebraska, and Congressman James Walkinshaw of Virginia join together to discuss how Congressional leadership is shaping the policies, oversight, and investments that will define America’s cybersecurity and national security posture. What are the things to be watching out for within the cyber domain? What are Congress’ priorities when it comes to addressing cyber threats? What role should the government play in defending the nation’s cyber domain? Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of CTRL+F. @RepDonBacon @JamesWalkinshaw @jamil_n_jaffer Like what we're doing here?  Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.    And don't forget to follow @NSI_CTC on X! We are also on YouTube; watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/EP6ZsavMnkE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Jul 22

    2026 National Cyber Innovation Forum: A View from the Hill Pt. 1

    Today on CTRL+F, we jump into part one of the fourth session from the 2026 National Cyber Innovation Forum. Founder and Executive Director of the National Security Institute, Jamil Jaffer, Congressman Don Bacon of Nebraska, and Congressman James Walkinshaw of Virginia join together to discuss how Congressional leadership is shaping the policies, oversight, and investments that will define America’s cybersecurity and national security posture. What are the things to be watching out for within the cyber domain? What are Congress’ priorities when it comes to addressing cyber threats? What role should the government play in defending the nation’s cyber domain? Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of CTRL+F. @RepDonBacon @JamesWalkinshaw @jamil_n_jaffer Like what we're doing here?  Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.    And don't forget to follow @NSI_CTC on X! We are also on YouTube; watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/Tes1BS9mV_c Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Jul 20

    2026 National Cyber Innovation Forum: The Security Leaders Roundtable Pt. 2

    Today on CTRL+F, we continue into part 2 of the third session from the 2026 National Cyber Innovation Forum. Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis, Laura Galante, the Director of Security and Intelligence with the State of New York, Colin Ahern, the Head of Cyber & National Security Policy at Anthropic, Rob Bair, the President of Schellman, Doug Barbin, and the President of Forescout Government Systems, Mike Walsh, join together to discuss a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by artificial intelligence, expanding attack surfaces, and increasing regulatory demands. This session will further examine how organizations are securing critical infrastructure, governing frontier AI, strengthening assurance, and improving visibility across cyber-physical environments to build resilience and maintain trust in an era of persistent cyber threats. How are cybersecurity, cyber operations, and intelligence coordinated across the state level? How do leaders think about scale and the general public when it comes to security issues? What does Anthropic’s Mythos model look like from the eyes of an Anthropic leader, and how do we make it safer? Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of CTRL+F. @LauraLGalante @DougBarbin Like what we're doing here?  Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.    And don't forget to follow @NSI_CTC on X! We are also on YouTube; watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/vmhWruPsco0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Jul 15

    2026 National Cyber Innovation Forum: The Security Leaders Roundtable Pt. 1

    Today on CTRL+F, we jump into part one of the third session from the 2026 National Cyber Innovation Forum. Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis, Laura Galante, the Director of Security and Intelligence with the State of New York, Colin Ahern, the Head of Cyber & National Security Policy at Anthropic, Rob Bair, the President of Schellman, Doug Barbin, and the President of Forescout Government Systems, Mike Walsh, join together to discuss a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by artificial intelligence, expanding attack surfaces, and increasing regulatory demands. This session will examine how organizations are securing critical infrastructure, governing frontier AI, strengthening assurance, and improving visibility across cyber-physical environments to build resilience and maintain trust in an era of persistent cyber threats. How are cybersecurity, cyber operations, and intelligence coordinated across the state level? How do leaders think about scale and the general public when it comes to security issues? What does Anthropic’s Mythos model look like from the eyes of an Anthropic leader, and how do we make it safer? Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of CTRL+F. @LauraLGalante @DougBarbin Like what we're doing here?  Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.    And don't forget to follow @NSI_CTC on X! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Jul 13

    2026 National Cyber Innovation Forum: Working with Industry

    Today on CTRL+F, we continue into the second session from the 2026 National Cyber Innovation Forum. Vice President of Government Affairs at ForeScout Technologies, Alison King, Executive Director of the OT Cyber Coalition and the Strategic Cyber Security Coalition, Tatyana Bolton, and Associate Director of the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative at CISA, Clayton Romans, join together to discuss the protection of critical infrastructure with collaboration between government and industry. This session will examine how public-private partnerships are strengthening information and operational technology security, improving threat information sharing, and aligning policy and industry action to defend the systems that underpin national security, economic stability, and the digital world.  What are some challenges that Americans are facing now with the weaponization of LLMs? How should the private sector focus their teams and play a role in policy formation? Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of CTRL+F. @TechnoTats Like what we're doing here?  Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.    And don't forget to follow @NSI_CTC on X! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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CTRL+F provides a deep-dive into emerging technologies, dissects the ever-evolving landscape of tech policy, and uncovers the scientific breakthroughs that are reshaping our world. Each series of CTRL + F is dedicated to exploring a particular facet of the technological revolution, whether it's the rise of artificial intelligence, the implications of blockchain technology, or the future of cybersecurity. Our first episode will go live on Tuesday, July 9! These are conversations you don't want to miss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The National Security Institute Cyber and Tech Center
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    2024 - 2026
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