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Cyber Focus: Cybersecurity, National Security, and Critical Infrastructure

Frank Cilluffo / McCrary Institute
Cybersecurity
China
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National Security
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Supply Chain Security
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Quantum Computing
National Defense Authorization Act
Cyber Threats
Iran
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Public-Private Partnerships
Russia
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As cyber threats evolve faster than policy, Cyber Focus delivers executive-level briefings on cybersecurity, national security, and critical infrastructure. From the McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security at Auburn University, host Frank Cilluffo speaks with senior leaders across government, industry, and the intelligence community about ransomware, state-sponsored threat... more

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A cyber incident can damage far more than systems and networks. It can also become a reputational crisis, especially when false or misleading narratives move faster than facts. In this episode of Cyber Focus, Frank Cilluffo speaks with Preston Golson... more

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Cybersecurity's history is often told through breaches, crime, and disruption. Joe Menn argues that the story of early hacker culture also offers something constructive: a model for how technical curiosity, ethical reflection, and independent thinkin... more

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Cybersecurity now reaches far beyond government networks and traditional IT systems. In this episode, Sami Khoury explains how the threat environment increasingly touches critical infrastructure, operational technology, undersea cables, and space—and... more

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Ukraine's cyber defense has become one of the clearest real-world tests of what resilience actually looks like under sustained attack. In this episode of Cyber Focus, Greg Rattray explains why Ukrainian defenders held up better than many expected, an... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Menn
Technology reporter and author of Cult of the Dead Cow
Author, Journalist
Episode: Cult of the Dead Cow and the Roots of Modern Cyber Ethics with Joe Menn
Sami Khoury
Senior Canadian government official with 30+ years in National Security, Civilian Critical Infrastructure, and Cyber
Canadian government (National Security space to Civilian Critical Infrastructure and Cyber)
Episode: From Fax Machines to Quantum: Canada's Sami Khoury Reflects on Three Decades in Cyber
Greg Rattray
CEO and co-founder of Nextpeak; executive director of CIDAC (Cyber Defense Assistance Collaborative)
Nextpeak; CIDAC
Episode: Ukraine, Private Sector Power, and Cyber Defense with Greg Rattray
Sébastien Garnault
Founder of the CyberTaskForce and president of the Paris Cyber Summit
CyberTaskForce; Paris Cyber Summit
Episode: Transatlantic Reset: Private Sector Diplomacy & Digital Trust with Sébastien Garnault
Alex Fitzsimmons
Acting Undersecretary of Energy; Director of CESER (Cybersecurity, Energy Security, Emergency Response)
U.S. Department of Energy
Episode: Keeping the Lights On in the AI Era with DOE's Alex Fitzsimmons
Sean Cairncross
National Cyber Director
White House / National Security Council
Episode: Deterrence and the New Cyber Strategy with White House National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross
Mark Montgomery
Senior fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies; former staff director of the Solarium Commission
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: The Cyber Dimension of the Iran Conflict with Cynthia Kaiser & Mark Montgomery
Sara Friedman
Managing editor of Inside Cybersecurity
Inside Cybersecurity
Episode: The Regulatory Shift: How CIRCIA and NIST are Redefining Cyber Defense with Sara Friedman
Luke McNamara
Member of Google Threat Intelligence Group and host of Mandiant's podcast, Defenders Advantage
Google
Episode: Deepfakes & Laptop Farms: How Nation-States Infiltrate the Defense Supply Chain with Luke McNamara

Host

Frank Cilluffo
Host of Cyber Focus from the McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security, Auburn University

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • incredible insights

    Frank Cilluffo is the best in the biz in the world of cyber security and national security. Been following his work for many years he and he is a must read and listen!

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    5
    Tiramax
    United States10 months ago
  • Cyber Focus Review

    Amazing podcast and always such fantastic speakers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eli_sporn
    United Statesa year ago
  • 5 / 5 stars

    Really enjoyed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    luverwoman22
    United Statesa year ago

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Experts praise the host's grounding in policy and practical cybersecurity experience.

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#193
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#206
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#219
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Cult of the Dead Cow and the Roots of Modern Cyber Ethics with Joe Menn
Q: Were you a regular reader of 2600, and how did that influence your perspective?
Menn notes he was not primarily a tech person but an English major drawn to the storytelling aspect, using that background to understand hackers as a learning community and highlighting how their perspective offered valuable insight beyond typical tech journalism.
Cult of the Dead Cow and the Roots of Modern Cyber Ethics with Joe Menn
Q: What led you to writing Cult of the Dead Cow and bringing the people behind the keyboard to life for readers?
Menn explains that he aimed to move beyond fear-based, crime-focused narratives to a positive, solution-oriented portrayal that educates readers about the people, their motivations, and the historical context, while recognizing both the ethical lapses and the constructive contributions of hackers.
Transatlantic Reset: Private Sector Diplomacy & Digital Trust with Sébastien Garnault
Q: How should AI regulation be approached across the US and EU?
Adopt a framework that focuses on use cases and risk, avoid check-the-box approaches, and balance innovation with safeguards, recognizing different cultural and political contexts while aiming for common road rules.
Transatlantic Reset: Private Sector Diplomacy & Digital Trust with Sébastien Garnault
Q: What is the balance between national security and market access for private sector companies?
The balance lies in aligning market tools with national security needs, using regulation to enable access while preserving trust, and pushing for faster, private-sector–driven progress rather than waiting for slow governmental cycles.
Keeping the Lights On in the AI Era with DOE's Alex Fitzsimmons
Q: What's the timing on the CESER strategic plan, and how soon will it be published?
The plan is imminent and will be published very soon, with internal and external sharing planned as soon as it is ready, clarifying CESER's goals and mission for energy security and resilience.

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Cyber Focus delivers executive-level briefings on cybersecurity, national security, and critical infrastructure, with conversations spanning ransomware, state-sponsored threats, AI, and resilience of energy, water, telecom, and supply chains. Episodes typically feature senior government officials, industry leaders, and acclaimed researchers discussing real-world risk tradeoffs, policy implications, and practical steps organizations can take to strengthen defenses. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on private‑public collaboration, regulatory shifts, and the evolving intersection of policy and fast-moving tech like AI and quantum planning, all framed for decision-makers and leaders responsible for critical infrastructure. Potential listen... more

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