99 episodes

A podcast about cybersecurity, technology and innovation issues in the military.

Phoenix Cast Task Force Phoenix

    • Government
    • 4.8 • 49 Ratings

A podcast about cybersecurity, technology and innovation issues in the military.

    Anthony Crain

    Anthony Crain

    In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are joined by special guest Anthony Crain and they talk about teaching/coaching, Agile and DEVOPS, and if AI is promising or concerning for project management professionals. 

    Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts and join our LinkedIn Group.

    Links:

    Pocket Coach Channel:

    https://www.youtube.com/@pocketcoach5606

    John’s Post Comparing Agile with USMC doctrine:

    https://www.unadulteratednerdery.com/2021/12/21/agile-isnt-transformative-its-doctrine/

    Elevate book: https://www.audible.com/pd/Elevate-Audiobook/B072N67MB2?source_code=GPAGBSH0508140001&ipRedirectOverride=true&gclid=CjwKCAjw5v2wBhBrEiwAXDDoJYnbAFRh0uf0vPetjsTUNCuf4nlopK2JvvZ3F3kARHglMo2QEjf4bRoCU4sQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

    Anthony Video on Time Boxing:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h89xbVbas_c

    • 1 hr 1 min
    FDD Cyber Force Discussion

    FDD Cyber Force Discussion

    In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle discuss the FDD document recommending a cyber force. 

    Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts and join our LinkedIn Group.

    Links:

    Report: https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2024/03/25/united-states-cyber-force/#easy-footnote-bottom-16-229141

    https://www.crowdstrike.com/cybersecurity-101/living-off-the-land-attacks-lotl/ 

    https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/identifying-and-mitigating-living-land-techniques 

    Video discussion:  https://www.fdd.org/events/2024/03/25/exploring-the-potential-of-a-us-cyber-force/

    • 1 hr 36 min
    Real Actual AI

    Real Actual AI

    In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are joined by fellow Marine and special guest Dan Tadross, Scale AI’s Head of Federal Delivery, as they talk about an AI product for military planners available NOW.

    Tune in to hear how Dan used software to improve deck cycles, the G-BOSS system, and then directed his passion for AI to Donovan.  Want to know what Donovan is?  Have a listen and find out.

    Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. NEW: join our LinkedIn group!

    Links:

    WOTR - https://warontherocks.com/2023/04/how-large-language-models-can-revolutionize-military-planning/

    https://www.duffelblog.com/p/chatgpt-not-allowed-to-learn-mdmp-majors-remain-relevant-for-now

    https://scale.com/

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Chat with Tim Gramp

    Chat with Tim Gramp

    In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are joined by special guest Tim Gramp - USMC Chief Engineer - and DC SEAL.  Tim is the first SES to join the cast, and they discuss what an SES is, the best way to leverage the civilian workforce, and what the STRL designation MCTSSA received means to the warfighter.  

    Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts.

    Links:

    -https://www.marcorsyscom.marines.mil/Leadership/Leadership-View/Article/3033657/mr-timothy-m-gramp/ 

    -https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/3657402/mctssa-designated-corps-first-strl-accelerating-force-modernization/ 

    -https://rt.cto.mil/ddre-rt/dd-rtl/strl/ 

    -https://news.usni.org/2024/03/04/marines-accelerating-new-technology-fielding-to-the-fleet 

    -https://lexfridman.com/podcast/ 

    -https://www.acquired.fm/ -https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Fourth-Turning-Is-Here/Neil-Howe/9781982173739

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Wireshark, Leaked Hacking Tools, Freaking out about Google

    Wireshark, Leaked Hacking Tools, Freaking out about Google

    In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle discuss some recents events in the news - banning Wireshark, the alleged leak of hacking tools, and Kyle finishes by providing some perspective on how Google sunsets projects. 

    Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts.

    Links:

    Wireshark website (donate here): https://www.wireshark.org/

    SharkFest:  https://sharkfest.wireshark.org/

    Hacking tool leak: https://cybernews.com/news/github-leak-exposes-chinese-cyber-ops/

    Lockbit: 

    https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-68344987  https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-arrest-lockbit-ransomware-members-release-decryptor-in-global-crackdown/

    https://www.reuters.com/technology/lockbit-hackers-swagger-display-after-police-leak-identities-online-2024-02-20/

    Single, double, triple, quadruple extortion - https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/us/security/news/cybercrime-and-digital-threats/ransomware-double-extortion-and-beyond-revil-clop-and-conti

    • 48 min
    From the Coast to the Clouds

    From the Coast to the Clouds

    In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are joined by special guest Jonathan White and they talk about the Coast Guard’s cloud journey. 

    Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts.

    Links:

    Coast Guard is Hiring!

    https://www.gocoastguard.com/ 

    Learn more about the Coast Guardhttps://www.uscg.mil

    • 1 hr 5 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
49 Ratings

49 Ratings

Chris_T_Clark ,

Outstanding

A perfect blend of intelligence, application,
practicality, and humor.

Rudvanis ,

A must listen if you’re a Military Professional in IT

Exactly like the title says. This is a must listen for any IT professionals in the USMC. The hosts are phenomenal and they do a great job making difficult concepts easier to understand, even for novices.

Skygurl1999 ,

Great resource for acquisition professionals

Are you an acquisition professional? Want to understand what the Marines and other Services need from us to conduct operations in the information environment? This podcast is a must! Oorah!

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