
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 46 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureTechnology | |||

Former NSA engineer and White House cybersecurity leader Tim Van Name joins Andy Sauer to discuss the future of cyber conflict, AI-enabled warfare, and the growing tension between innovation and bureaucracy. Tim shares lessons from responding to cybe... more
After 25 years at the NSA, Phyllis Lee now helps shape the CIS Critical Security Controls used by organizations around the world. In this episode of Sentinel Blue’s The Watchers, she explains why fear-based cybersecurity messaging fails, why complian... more
What happens when cyber risk becomes a question of national power, infrastructure, and resilience? Laura Galante joins Andy Sauer to explore how cyber intelligence evolved, why critical infrastructure is becoming strategic terrain, how AI is reshapin... more
Andy Sauer sits down with Vicky Pillitteri from National Institute of Standards and Technology to discuss the intent behind NIST cybersecurity standards, the evolution of CMMC, continuous monitoring, and why compliance alone does not equal security. ... more
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The episodes center on leaders and practitioners who shape national security, cybersecurity, and technology policy. Conversations commonly explore risk management, governance, and the evolving role of AI, with frequent pivots to how standards, regulation, and public-private collaboration influence security outcomes for governments, critical infrastructure, and businesses. Notable throughlines include the human side of leadership under pressure, the tension between agility and safety in policy, and the practical challenges of implementing complex tech across diverse sectors. The show often features voices from NIST, NSA, CIA, DHS, and senior military or government cyber leadership, alongside industry experts, creating a cross-pollination of ... more
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Recent guests on The Watchers include:
1. Phyllis Lee
2. Laura Galante
3. Vicky Pillitteri
4. Jen Sovada
5. Matt Lee
6. Anna Wheeler
7. Teresa Shea
8. Jonny Gannon
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