CyberCast

With the Department of Veterans Affairs' nationwide footprint, much consideration goes into its security posture. CISO Paul Cunningham discusses his risk-based approach to securing the agency's data and even touches on how his background as a naval safety aviator impacts his work today.

Castillo leads the FBI's efforts to develop and implement the best cybersecurity tools and practices. He discusses the agency's ongoing efforts that include cloud migration, risk management strategy and the promises and limitations of emerging technologies.

John Zangardi discusses the importance of security for the agency's end-to-end IT and his strategy for the implementation of technical refresh of network and consolidation of the Security Operations Center.

Nov. 12, 2018 | Grant Schneider, U.S. CISO, joined CyberCast podcast hosts Kiersten Todt and Roger Cressey. Schneider discussed the outsized role social media platforms can play, the government's policies on offensive cyber capabilities, cyber tools, and the need for streamlined procurement processes. He also talked about how cloud needs to be considered a piece of critical infrastructure that must be protected since so many government agencies depend on the cloud for IT support.

Oct 29, 2018 | Karen Evans, the Department of Energy's first Assistant Secretary for Cybersecurity, joins Todt and Cressey to discuss Secretary Perry's greatest cyber fear, government's coordination with industry on energy safety, the role of DoE in responding to cyber and natural disasters and the role of the national labs in building the next generation of secure energy systems.

Sept 12, 2018 | Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Ellen Nakashima from The Washington Post joins Todt and Cressey to discuss Russia's activities in the mid-term elections, US military operations in cyberspace, Federal Government and social media companies efforts to counter Russia influence operations, privacy in the age of social media, the realities of reporting in a digital media world and how The Washington Post deals with Trump's attacks on the media.

Aug 27, 2018 | Jim Miller, former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, sits down with Todt and Cressey to discuss Congress' role in delivering effective sanctions, cyber-deterrence, influence operations, and how policy makers can increase defenses and raise the costs of misbehavior. Where is cyber defense policy headed? Join us for more!

Aug 1, 2018 | Dave McCurdy, President and CEO of the American Gas Association sits down with Todt and Cressey to discuss the role of Congress in bolstering cyber defenses, national security, natural gas, cyber risk, and how cyber and emerging tech are shaping American industry.

July 25, 2018 | Chris Krebs, DHS Undersecretary for National Protection and Programs Directorate joins the show to talk with Todt and Cressey about his cybersecurity priorities, next week's DHS National Cybersecurity Summit, and the renewed focus on risk management.