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Cyber Focus: Cybersecurity, National Security, and Critical Infrastructure

Frank Cilluffo / McCrary Institute
Cybersecurity
CISA
Supply Chain Security
Lebanon Pager Attack
China
Critical Infrastructure
North Korea
Zero Trust
Artificial Intelligence
Civil Nuclear Sector
Russia
Operational Technology
Quantum Computing
Hezbollah
Solarwinds
Cyber Solarium Commission
National Security
Colonial Pipeline
Pipeline Security
Transportation Security Administration

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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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

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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Transatlantic cyber cooperation is being tested by political strain, regulatory divergence, and competing ideas about sovereignty, trust, and market access. In this episode of Cyber Focus, Sébastien Garnault argues that if the United State... more

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Electricity demand is surging—and DOE's Alex Fitzsimmons argues that the country's ability to "keep the lights on" is now inseparable from how fast we can expand energy infrastructure, how we manage affordability, and how seriously we treat security.... more

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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
Cynthia Kaiser
Leader of major ransomware efforts at Halcyon; former FBI executive
Halcyon
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
Daniel dos Santos
Vice President at Vedere Labs, part of Forescout
Forescout
Episode: Botnets, Edge Devices, and AI: Inside Forescout's Threat Findings with Daniel dos Santos

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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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    Tiramax
    United States10 months ago
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    Amazing podcast and always such fantastic speakers!

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    eli_sporn
    United Statesa year ago
  • 5 / 5 stars

    Really enjoyed!

    Apple Podcasts
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    United Statesa year ago

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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.
Botnets, Edge Devices, and AI: Inside Forescout's Threat Findings with Daniel dos Santos
Q: What are the implications of the shift towards software exploits over stolen passwords?
It indicates that responsibility is shifting more towards vendors to fix vulnerabilities, while users still need to apply patches.
Botnets, Edge Devices, and AI: Inside Forescout's Threat Findings with Daniel dos Santos
Q: Why have web facing systems become prime targets for attacks?
Web applications are one of the easiest services to exploit, with typical exploits being easy to automate for botnets.

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This series provides an insightful exploration of critical cybersecurity issues affecting both public and private sectors. Through informative discussions with industry leaders and experts, it highlights the latest trends, challenges, and solutions in cybersecurity, covering topics such as national security, digital warfare, cyber threats from nation-states, and innovations in cybersecurity technologies. Unique aspects include its focus on the intersection of cybersecurity with broader themes like energy demands from AI, resilience in the agriculture sector, and legislative measures aimed at enhancing public defenses. This makes it a compelling listen for those interested in understanding the complex and evolving landscape of digital securi... more

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