The Watchers

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The Watchers

The Watchers is a profile in the people who are looking out for the rest of us. From national security to cybersecurity, regulators to military operators, these are the people who are on the wall for us.

  1. APR 2

    Scott Edwards on CMMC, national security, and the role of MSPs

    In this episode of The Watchers, host Andy Sauer sits down with Scott Edwards, CEO of Summit 7 Systems, to discuss the critical role cybersecurity plays in national security. From the challenges of securing the defense industrial base to the rise of AI as the next frontier in cyber warfare, Scott shares his journey, leadership lessons, and insights on navigating evolving threats. This must-watch episode explores innovation, risk, and the future of America’s cybersecurity landscape. ------MORE FROM SCOTT EDWARDShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mscottedwards/ --------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW THE WATCHERSWebsite: https://thewatchers.ioLinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedinSentinel Blue: https://sblu.us/linkedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watcherspodcast/ JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORDhttps://thewatchers.io/Discord GET THE AUDIO PODCASTRSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feedEpisodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodes CONNECT WITH ANDYLinkedIn: https://sblu.us/Andy PRODUCED BYhttps://www.sentinelblue.com PRODUCTION TEAMhttps://www.brandready.com/--------------------------------------------------------------#cybersecurity #CMMC #nationalsecurity #technology #leadership #podcasts #msp  #managedservices #managedsecurity #datasecurity #manageditservices

    1h 56m

  2. MAR 20

    Kat Wang on supply chain, AI, and the mad science of cybersecurity

    Kat Wang is a visionary at the forefront of cybersecurity and quantum innovation. With her background at Google and expertise in securing critical infrastructure, Kat dives into the challenges of supply chain threats, the role of AI in addressing workforce shortages, and the urgent need for public-private collaboration in the fight against cybercrime. Discover how quantum technology and bold strategies are shaping the future of data protection and national security. ------MORE FROM KAT WANGhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-wang/ --------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW THE WATCHERSWebsite: https://thewatchers.ioLinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watcherspodcast/ JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORDhttps://thewatchers.io/Discord GET THE AUDIO PODCASTRSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feedEpisodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodes CONNECT WITH ANDYLinkedIn: https://sblu.us/Andy PRODUCED BYhttps://www.sentinelblue.com PRODUCTION TEAMhttps://www.brandready.com/--------------------------------------------------------------#cybersecurity #infosec #nationalsecurity #technology #leadership #podcast #SandboxAQ #operationalsecurity #OT #quantum #ai #aisecurity #datasecurity #cryptography

    1h 23m

  3. MAR 12

    Matthew O’Neill on the Secret Service, cybercrime, and disinformation

    Matt O’Neill is a former Managing Director of Cyber Operations for the U.S. Secret Service and one of its most decorated agents. With a 25-year career leading groundbreaking cybercrime investigations, founding the Global Investigative Operations Center, and seizing $2 billion in illicit proceeds, Matt brings unmatched expertise to the table, and continues to dedicate his life to combatting cybercrime and protecting national security interests. Now leading 5OH Consulting, he shares urgent perspectives on restoring trust in public institutions, combating social media disinformation, and addressing critical challenges in national security and cybersecurity policy.  ------MORE FROM MATT O'NEILLhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-o%E2%80%99neill-5b1b4b172/ --------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW THE WATCHERSWebsite: https://thewatchers.ioLinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watcherspodcast/ JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORDhttps://thewatchers.io/Discord GET THE AUDIO PODCASTRSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feedEpisodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodes CONNECT WITH ANDYLinkedIn: https://sblu.us/Andy PRODUCED BYhttps://www.sentinelblue.com PRODUCTION TEAMhttps://www.brandready.com/--------------------------------------------------------------#cybersecurity #infosec #nationalsecurity #nsa #csis #ciso #cio #technology #leadership #podcast #cisa #secretservice #disinformation #cybercrime

    1h 40m

  4. MAR 5

    Connie Uthoff on geopolitics, cyberwarfare, AI and emerging technologies

    Connie Uthoff is the Program Director of the Cybersecurity Strategy and Information Management Program at George Washington University and a frequent United States Cybersecurity Magazine contributor. Connie’s global journey in cybersecurity includes leading tabletop exercises, creating scenario-based courses, and focusing on emerging technologies, cyber intelligence, risk, and nation-state threats. We discuss geopolitics, cyberwarfare, AI, privacy, and the need for proactive leadership to navigate the challenges of the fourth industrial revolution. ------MORE FROM CONNIE UTHOFFhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/connieuthoff/ --------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW THE WATCHERSWebsite: https://thewatchers.ioLinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watcherspodcast/ JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORDhttps://thewatchers.io/Discord GET THE AUDIO PODCASTRSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feedEpisodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodes CONNECT WITH ANDYLinkedIn: https://sblu.us/Andy PRODUCED BYhttps://www.sentinelblue.com PRODUCTION TEAMhttps://www.brandready.com/--------------------------------------------------------------#cybersecurity #infosec #nationalsecurity #nsa #csis #ciso #cio #technology #leadership #podcast #cisa #gwu #teaching

    1h 36m

  5. FEB 25

    Ron Gula on entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, and fighting disinformation

    Ron Gula is a cybersecurity expert, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Tenable Network Security. Currently the President of Gula Tech Adventures, Ron has a wealth of experience, from his time as an NSA expert to his role as an investor 'adventurer' in cybersecurity companies. We dive into a wide range of topics, including AI, deepfakes, entrepreneurship, cybersecurity responsibility, and the Defense Industrial Base. Ron also shares the story of how he and his wife, Cyndi, launched three companies and reflect on the ever-evolving landscape of misinformation and social media. ------MORE FROM RON GULAhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rongula/ GULA TECH ADVENTUREShttps://www.gula.tech/ --------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW THE WATCHERSWebsite: https://thewatchers.ioLinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watcherspodcast/ JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORDhttps://thewatchers.io/Discord GET THE AUDIO PODCASTRSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feedEpisodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodes CONNECT WITH ANDYLinkedIn: https://sblu.us/Andy PRODUCED BYhttps://www.sentinelblue.com PRODUCTION TEAMhttps://www.brandready.com/--------------------------------------------------------------#cybersecurity #infosec #nationalsecurity #nsa #csis #ciso #cio #technology #leadership #podcast #cisa #tenable #entrepreneurship #ceo #investing #startup

    1h 40m

  6. FEB 18

    Mark Montgomery on the Cyberspace Solarium Commission and our future

    Mark Montgomery is a retired Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy and a renowned expert in national security, defense strategy, and cybersecurity, currently serving as Senior Director at the Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation (CCTI) at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD).  Mark brings unmatched insights into cybersecurity policy where we explore his leadership in the Cyberspace Solarium Commission and CSC 2.0, his advocacy for a dedicated U.S. Cyber Force, and the bipartisan direction needed for effective cyber policy. Mark shares perspectives on addressing cyber talent shortages, the importance of action-oriented leadership in industry and government, and the steps required to maintain U.S. leadership on the global stage. ------MORE FROM MARK MONTGOMERYhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-montgomery-b8932810/--------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW THE WATCHERSWebsite: https://thewatchers.ioLinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watcherspodcast/ JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORDhttps://thewatchers.io/Discord GET THE AUDIO PODCASTRSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feedEpisodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodes CONNECT WITH ANDYLinkedIn: https://sblu.us/Andy PRODUCED BYhttps://www.sentinelblue.com PRODUCTION TEAMhttps://www.brandready.com/--------------------------------------------------------------#cybersecurity #infosec #nationalsecurity #nsa #csis #ciso #cio #technology #leadership #podcast #cisa #cyberspace #csc #cyberspacesolarium #government #cyberforce

    1h 42m

  7. FEB 12

    Joyce Hunter on FEMA, supply chain security, and feeding the world

    Joyce Hunter is the Executive Director of Mission Critical and a dedicated innovator and strategic leader with experience across administrations, nonprofits, and industry boards. Appointed by President Obama as Deputy CIO of the Department of Agriculture, Joyce led efforts to bridge the agri-supply chain knowledge gap, building awareness around risk mitigation and food supply, understanding world hunger and famine on a deeper level. We discuss her Data Science Camp Inc. STEAM, now celebrating its 10th year, and how her journey to leadership took turns she never thought it would. Her legacy of innovation, youth empowerment, and IT transformation is truly inspiring, with her family serving as the foundation of who she is today. ------MORE FROM JOYCE HUNTERhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joycehunter/--------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW THE WATCHERSWebsite: https://thewatchers.ioLinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedinTwitter: https://x.com/Watchers_PodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watcherspodcast/ JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORDhttps://thewatchers.io/Discord GET THE AUDIO PODCASTRSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feedEpisodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodes CONNECT WITH ANDYLinkedIn: https://sblu.us/Andy PRODUCED BYhttps://www.sentinelblue.com PRODUCTION TEAMhttps://www.brandready.com/--------------------------------------------------------------#cybersecurity #infosec #nationalsecurity #csis #ciso #cio #technology #leadership #podcast #agriculture #departmentofagriculture #foodsupply #supplychain #fema

    1h 26m

  8. FEB 3

    Carley Salmon on military life, cyber policy, and transcending ‘technical’

    Carley Salmon, a cybersecurity data leader at Microsoft Federal Defense and former U.S. Army National Guard Blackhawk pilot has played a large role in shaping the DIB assessment processes within DCMA's DIBCAC, after transitioning from military leadership to cybersecurity.  She shares her mission-driven approach to cybersecurity policy widely in the DoD community, is passionate about protecting the warfighter, and can provide endless insights on CMMC’s impact on the DIB. Carley offers a fresh perspective on business ethics, societal pressures, and navigating life and professional development with a tenacity to both succeed and give back with undeniable purpose and determination.------MORE FROM CARLEY SALMONLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/carley-s/--------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW THE WATCHERSWebsite: https://thewatchers.ioLinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedinTwitter: https://x.com/Watchers_PodInstagram:   / watcherspodcast   JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORDhttps://thewatchers.io/Discord GET THE AUDIO PODCASTRSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feedEpisodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodes CONNECT WITH ANDYLinkedIn: https://sblu.us/Andy PRODUCED BYhttps://www.sentinelblue.com PRODUCTION TEAMhttps://www.brandready.com/--------------------------------------------------------------#cybersecurity #datasecurity #infosec #nationalsecurity #nsa #csis #ciso #cio #technology #leadership #podcast #cisa

    1h 51m
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The Watchers is a profile in the people who are looking out for the rest of us. From national security to cybersecurity, regulators to military operators, these are the people who are on the wall for us.

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  • Creator
    Sentinel Blue
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    21
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