Cybersecurity and Technology - Audio

Cybersecurity and Technology - Audio

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  • The Business of Software Innovation

    The speakers will discuss business models through which the U.S. government and industry can work together in developing software for national security capabilities. The discussion will explore how the government and industry can create the right incentives to develop and iteratively modernize software for government applications with the goal of delivering innovation and advanced capabilities at the speed of relevance in a highly competitive international security environment.  At the same time, the government’s business model for software development must present a return on investment that makes this an attractive business proposition for industry. Increasingly, software is the driver for advances in critical warfighting systems like the Aegis Combat System, the Global Positioning System, the Battlefield Communications Node, and many other systems. As a result, the business model for software acquisition is a key enabler for the National Defense Strategy.


    This event is made possible through general support from Northrop Grumman.

    1 hr 26 min
  • Dawn of the Code War
    Please join us for an armchair discussion on responses to national security threats in cyberspace from the Department of Justice, featuring John P. Carlin, Former Assistant Attorney General, National Security Division; and John C. Demers, Assistant Attorney General, National Security Division, on Tuesday, January 15th from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at the CSIS headquarters. 

    In his new book, Dawn of the Code War, Mr. Carlin discusses the rise of cyber threats from U.S. adversaries, and the strategies that have been developed to combat them. At this event, Mr. Carlin and Mr. Demers will discuss the nature of these threats and, more importantly, the U.S. response, including indictments of Russian, Chinese, Iranian, and North Korean nationals. The discussion will focus on the actions the Department of Justice is already taking to combat cyber threats and mitigate risks, and how this could change the cyber threat environment. 
     
    John P. Carlin
    Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP; Former Assistant Attorney General, National Security Division, Department of Justice 

    John C. Demers
    Assistant Attorney General, National Security Division, Department of Justice

    Moderated by 
    James A. Lewis
    Senior Vice President and Director, CSIS Technology Policy Program 

    This event is made possible through general support to CSIS.
    1 hr 29 min
  • Extending Federal Cybersecurity to the Endpoint
    Please join us for a panel discussion on Thursday, December 13th at the Center for Strategic and International Studies on extending federal cybersecurity to endpoint devices. While cybersecurity awareness in the federal government has improved, along with efforts to provide more secure architectures and managed security services for federal networks, these efforts are focused on systemic risks and vulnerabilities in core infrastructures. Few extend to the millions of endpoint devices connected to these systems.

    The panel will discuss how federal agencies can move toward a more flexible, user-centered architecture for federal networks to manage evolving security threats. We will also consider how the federal government should think about managing vulnerabilities in the rapidly growing number of consumer devices connected to federal networks.

    1:00 pm - Keynote Remarks

    Suzette Kent, Federal Chief Information Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President 

    1:20 pm - Panel Discussion
    Ryan Gillis, Vice President, Cybersecurity Strategy and Global Policy, Palo Alto Networks
    Daniel Chenok, Executive Director, IBM Center for Business of Government 
    Todd Gustafson, President & Head of US Public Sector, HP Federal LLC

    This event was made possible through support from HP, Inc. 

    1 hr 23 min
  • Security and Technology in the Air

    Linda Jojo, Executive Vice President for Technology and Chief Digital Officer, United Airlines, joins Beverly Kirk on the Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast for a conversation on how technology is transforming the airline industry and how airlines are thinking about security in the digital age. 

    20 min
  • Countering Adversary Attacks on Democracy—It's not just about elections


    This discussion, following the midterm elections, will assess what we saw--and didn't see--in those elections.  It will also examine foreign influence operations that go beyond elections to undermine other democratic institutions, such as our justice system, and democracy itself.   Finally, we will discuss ways to counter this national security threat.


    This event is made possible with the help of the American Bar Association Committee on Law and National Security and the financial support of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and the Democracy Fund.

    1 hr 14 min
  • Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Innovate and Grow - A Conversation with Julie Sweet, CEO - Accenture North America


    Please join the Center for Strategic and International Studies for a Smart Women, Smart Power conversation with Julie Sweet, Chief Executive Officer of Accenture North America. She will discuss artificial intelligence, innovation, and re-skilling the workforce for the future.

    Ms. Sweet leads Accenture's business in the United States, its largest market, as well as Canada. She is also a member of Accenture’s Global Management Committee. Prior to assuming this role, she served as Accenture’s general counsel, secretary and chief compliance officer. Before joining Accenture in 2010, she was a partner in the Corporate department of Cravath, Swaine & Moore, LLP.

    Julie Sweet is a leader on issues including innovation, the impact of technology on business, and inclusion and diversity. In 2018, she was named to FORTUNE’s list of “Most Powerful Women” for the third consecutive year. Ms. Sweet co-chairs the Canada-United States Council for Advancement of Women Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders. In addition, she serves on the Board of the Business Roundtable and chairs the Business Roundtable’s Technology Committee.

    Ms. Sweet holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Claremont McKenna College and a Juris Doctor degree from Columbia Law School.

    This event is made possible through support from Citi.
    58 min
  • Artificial Intelligence and National Security: The Importance of the AI Ecosystem

    Join the Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group and the International Security Program for a discussion on national security, artificial intelligence, and the nexus between AI’s national security applications and its broader commercial applications. At this launch event, we will present the research and findings of our newest report, Artificial Intelligence and National Security: The Importance of the AI Ecosystem. A public panel discussion will follow, where dialogue will focus on opportunities and challenges in AI investment, adoption, and operational management in the context of national and international security.


    This report is made possible by the generous support from Thales USA, Inc.

    1 hr 50 min
  • Modernizing the Social Security Number: A Better Basis for Identity Innovation


    Please join us on Wednesday, October 10, for a discussion on a new CSIS report Modernizing the Social Security Number (SSN), with opening keynote remarks by Congressman Sam Johnson (R-TX). Congressman Johnson is a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means where he serves as the Chairman of the Social Security Subcommittee. The opening remarks will be followed by remarks by Candace Worley, Vice President and Chief Technical Strategist at McAfee, and a panel discussion.

    The main identity credential in the U.S. is a paper Social Security Card largely unchanged since the 1930s. The SSN serves as a starting point for confirming identity in the U.S. and is central to the U.S. economy, but it is easily stolen and not designed to work in a digital environment. Modernizing the SSN with a secure process for verifying its use would make it harder to steal and create a foundation for innovation in authentication technology. 

    The panel will discuss the challenges in improving identity authentication systems and what initial steps can be taken to improve privacy and security. We will also discuss the issues that have arisen from using the SSN as an authenticator and explore potential models for a modernized identity system.

    8:45 am—Light Refreshments 


    9:00 am—Opening Keynote Remarks
    Congressman Sam Johnson (R - TX), Chairman, Social Security Subcommittee

    9:05 am—Keynote Remarks

    Candace Worley, Vice President and Chief Technical Strategist, McAfee, LLC

    9:20 am—Panel Discussion

    Paul Rosenzweig, Senior fellow, R Street Institute
    Naomi Lefkovitz, Senior Privacy Policy Advisor, National Institute of Standards and Technology
    Candace Worley, Vice President and Chief Technical Strategist, McAfee, LLC

    Moderated by

    James A. Lewis, Senior Vice President, Center for Strategic and International Studies

    This event is made possible by general support to CSIS.

    1 hr 38 min
  • The Future of Blockchain Technology

    Blockchain is increasingly recognized as a potentially transformative
    technology for business transaction infrastructure with its decentralized
    and transparent networks which form nodes or “blocks” linked by
    cryptography. Although its decentralized networks make blockchain less
    vulnerable to cyberattacks, it poses challenges for governments seeking to
    understand the technology’s many applications and develop appropriate
    regulatory “rules of the road.” How are governments thinking about the
    increased use of blockchain technology and its regulatory environment? How
    are businesses viewing the future of blockchain? What are the future trends
    in this space? Please join us on September 12th as our distinguished panel
    of experts will discuss the future of blockchain technology.

    This event is made possible by the generous support of the Embassy of Lichtenstein.
    1 hr 25 min
  • The Future of Warfare Technology

    Rebecca Hersman, Director of the Project of Nuclear Issues at CSIS; Katherine Charlet, Director Technology and International Affairs Program at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Dr. Lindsay Cohn, Associate Professor at the U.S. Naval War College; and Dr. Rupal Mehta, Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln discuss the opportunities and challenges of current and future warfare tools and technology.
    52 min

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CSIS looks at how rapidly changing technology and cybersecurity are affecting the world in the twenty-first century. Issues covered include intelligence, surveillance, encryption, privacy, military technology, space, and more. Programs leading the research on this topic include the Strategic Technologies Program and the International Security Program.