CyberCast

The U.S. Air Force's BESPIN software factory provides mobile application development as a service to airmen, but mobile technologies are notoriously difficult to secure. BESPIN CISO David Cantrell discusses the cyber challenges he faces and why he has a love-hate relationship with tools like software bills of materials (SBOMs).

U.S. Air Force software factory Kessel Run relies on a unique blend of tech tools to address new cyber threats. This includes DevSecOps, APIs and even something called "chaos engineering." Hear from Kessel Run Chaos and Performance Tech Lead Omar Marrero about how the organization quickly identifies and remediates threats to Air Force weapons systems.

The 16th Air Force is responsible for all Air Force networks for warfighting, and is the combatant command responsible for all of the Air Force's offensive and defensive cyber operations. Deputy Commander Brig. Gen. Brad Pyburn discusses top cyber concerns and challenges as malicious cyber activity surges, and the "secret sauce" to cybersecure implementation of JADC2.

As the U.S. Navy gears up for 5G, a number of pilots are underway to evaluate the risks that come with this faster network capability that unlocks the path to many emerging technologies like AI. The Navy's first order of business is to modernize its environment for 5G. It is also looking at the best ways to protect its systems and maintain good cyber hygiene along the way. Navy Chief Digital Innovation Officer Michael Galbraith talks about the Navy's efforts to mitigate vulnerabilities as it gets its networks ready for 5G.

Blue Cyber Lead Kelley Kiernan tells the story of how she developed an initiative to support small businesses navigating tricky cyber questions as cyberattacks against the Defense Industrial Base skyrocket. She is now detailed to the Air Force's CISO office, where she's breaking down cyber roadblocks for small businesses to participate in top opportunities with the service.

With the ever increasing number of data breaches and hacks, cybersecurity has become a focal point for many federal agencies. Quantum computing could play a major role in helping organizations identify and avert cyberattacks even before they arise. DARPA Program Manager Joe Altepeter from its Defense Sciences Office talks about how DARPA is examining the great possibilities of this new technology for applications in defense and beyond.

As the cybersecurity and privacy field continues to grow in the health care space, so does the need to better protect patient data. For IT leaders at Penn Medicine, this means tackling deep-rooted challenges in recruiting to remove bias and also implementing careful strategies for safeguarding against ransomware threats of this sensitive data. Penn Medicine Senior Application Manager of Clinical Research Information Security Jessica Chen from HIMSS along with Director of Information Security Seth Fogie, joining virtually, break down this issue and discuss how others can learn from it.

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National Cyber Director Chris Inglis believes current cyber leaders are uniquely qualified to transform federal cybersecurity and can work together to solve anticipated challenges like workforce shortages. The nation's top cybersecurity chief discusses his cyber priorities for 2022 and what federal agencies can do to strengthen their cyber postures in an increasingly volatile cyber landscape.