Structurally Sound - Institute for Homeland Security

Michael Aspland, Grant Threatt, and Marcus Funk
Structurally Sound - Institute for Homeland Security

Structurally Sound is a podcast produced by the Institute for Homeland Security (IHS) at Sam Houston State University. The podcast will be a game-changer for small to medium-sized businesses looking for the latest best practices in security and resilience. We want to inspire professionals like you to help you achieve your goals. New episodes are available on first and third Mondays each month!

  1. 5 DAYS AGO · VIDEO

    Getting Started in Emergency & Crisis Management with Vincent Ng

    What's the difference between emergency management and crisis management, and how can someone get started in either? The short answers are internships, saying yes to career opportunities, and not as different as you might think. This week, we chat with Vincent Ng, the Chief Operating Officer at Prestige Analytics, about opportunities and changes in emergency management careers.

    49 min

  2. DEC 2 · VIDEO

    Transitioning from Military to Critical Infrastructure Careers with David Glaser, Jim Platt & Robert Crane

    Critical infrastructure is constantly evolving. Public and private sector careers need dedicated and adaptable employees to innovate new strategies and solutions; often, military veterans and those transitioning out of active service are strong candidates for those jobs, although the transition out of uniform can feel daunting. This week, we chat about networking and career moves with Ret. Major General David Glaser, President and CEO of Strategic Risk Integration Jim Platt and IHS Program Executive Robert Crane. We also discuss the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance and SkillBridge programs, and why Sam Houston State University is a top choice for veterans.

    26 min

  3. NOV 18 · VIDEO

    Overreliance and Resiliency in Space The Whens and Wheres of GPS Technology with Jim Platt and Rob Crane

    Are we over-reliant on global positioning satellites? The technology is an essential part of a spectrum of technologies, including in critical infrastructure, and losing access to it could be disastrous. This week, we chat with Jim Platt, president and CEO of Strategic Risk Integration, and Robert Crane, a project manager for the energy sector and Position-Navigation-Timing for the Institute for Homeland Security, about steps to improve and diversify our dependence on GPS systems.

    39 min

  4. NOV 4 · VIDEO

    Rural Jails & Telemedicine Opportunities with Dr. Eric Connolly

    Telemedicine has greatly increased opportunities for mental health treatment, especially in isolated and rural areas. Texas prisons have taken advantage of telemedicine options, but access is more limited and complicated in local jails. This week, we're joined by Dr. Eric Connolly, associate professor of criminal justice and criminology at Sam Houston State University, to explore his research on opportunities and challenges for telemedicine and mental health in jails and prisons.  Dr. Connolly's paper is An Evaluation of the Current Infrastructure for Treating Mental Illness In Texas Correctional Facilities.

    24 min

  5. OCT 21 · VIDEO

    Defending Critical Infrastructure from Political Polarization with Dr. Miyah Hutchens

    Critical infrastructure depends on collaboration and teamwork - not distraction and hostility dividing employees. Political polarization presents a threat to the public and private sector's ability to develop and maintain critical infrastructure protections. In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Myiah Hutchens, an associate professor and chair of the Department of Public Relations at the University of Florida, to explore workplace and personal strategies for reducing polarization and improving civility.

    41 min

  6. OCT 18 · VIDEO

    Disinformation as a Weapon of War: Reflections on the Second Thought Leaders Conference

    In a hot or cold war, enemies have a say in defining the nature of the conflict. Experts at the second Thought Leaders Conference argued hostile nations are waging a disinformation war against the United States right now, often targeting critical infrastructure by encouraging hostility, polarization and chaos in the general public. We reflect on the conference with Scott McHugh, program executive at the Institute for Homeland Security and host of the Thought Leaders Conference; Mike Aspland, executive director of the Institute for Homeland Security; and Garreth Tiefenbach, director of the De-Escalation Training Center. Special thanks to IHS Coordinator Shelby Payne for coordinating the conference.

    53 min

  7. OCT 7 · VIDEO

    The Future of AI Detection with Dr. Jason Davis & Dr. Tony Yao

    Generative AI programs can create a surge of bogus images, videos and audio at a moment's notice, often damaging trust and credibility across critical infrastructure sectors. Our brains can't keep up, but what about AI detection software? This week, we chat with Dr. Jason Davis of Syracuse University and Dr. Tony Yao of Sam Houston State about how AI technology is outrunning our cognitive abilities and legal frameworks, and how emerging software may help close the gap.Join the conversation at the IHS Thought Leaders Conference, October 15, 2024 at The Woodlands Center.

    53 min

  8. SEP 16 · VIDEO

    New Cybersecurity Playbooks with Mike Mastrangelo

    Cyberattacks are becoming unavoidable in healthcare - and they're evolving quickly. Mike Mastrangelo, the associate vice president for institutional preparedness at the University of Texas Medical Branch, chats with us this week about clinical continuity frameworks and strategies for staying one step ahead of cybersecurity threats.

    31 min
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Structurally Sound is a podcast produced by the Institute for Homeland Security (IHS) at Sam Houston State University. The podcast will be a game-changer for small to medium-sized businesses looking for the latest best practices in security and resilience. We want to inspire professionals like you to help you achieve your goals. New episodes are available on first and third Mondays each month!

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