Emagine The Future

Welcome to Episode 24 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we release the audio exclusive from an EIT Cyber News Break where our very own senior cyber expert, Erik Dominguez joins us to discuss the 1st ever-release of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) joint guide Planning Considerations for Cyber Incidents. 

Key Topics: 

• What is this product and what is its intended purpose?
• Why would FEMA & CISA develop and release this type of product? What could this indicate moving forward?
• What is expected to be the response from the industry?
• What should emergency and cyber professionals be doing immediately following the release of the guidelines?

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Welcome to Episode 23 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by  Darren Cole,  of the National Archives and Records Administration. 

Key Topics: 

• Navigating A Technical Career When Your Future Job Doesn't Exist Yet
• Getting Buy-In On New Projects (Going From 0 to 1)
• Creativities Role in Technology & Community
• Remembering The Impact On The User

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Welcome to Episode 22 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by  Lieutenant Colonel, AJ Dykstra of the US Army. 

Key Topics: 

• Transitioning From Combat to Cybersecurity
• The Core Difference(s) Between Good and Great Teams
• The Most Power Three Words to Tell Your Boss
• Future of Disinformation and Its Impact on US National Security

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Welcome to Episode 21 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by Jody Holeton, US Army Company Commander with a Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Key Topics: 

•  Shift in Leadership Styles To Get Things Done
•  Managing & Leading Different Ages & Demographics
• Developing Transferable Skills
• Cybersecurity Isn't Just For the Defense Sector

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Welcome to Episode 20 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by Travis "JT" Dill, Former US Navy Cryptologic Warfare Officer turned Co-Founder and CEO of Cybergenic Systems and Co-Founder of CyberVets.Org.

Key Topics: 

• New Training Philosophies
• Preparing For Life After Military Service
• Gaining Employment Without Needing The Interview
• Preparing For Modern Day Adversaries

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Welcome to Episode 19 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by Michael Uenking of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. 

On this episode, we discuss emerging technologies, Top Gun, as well as:  

• Hypersonics & Advanced Materials Technologies
• Networking & Leveraging Your Network as an Emerging Engineer
• Future of Education

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Welcome to Episode 18 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by Admiral Jay C. Vann of the United States Coast Guard. 

On this episode, we discuss: 

• Leadership Development
• Problem-Solving in High-Risk Situations
• Making Challenging Decisions
• Mentorship & Career Development

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Welcome to Episode 17 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by Matthew Kurz. 

On this episode, we discuss what really happens when there is a cyber hack or a breach,, and specifically: 

• The First 24 Hours of a Cyber Attack
• Soft Skills & Crisis Management
• The Impact Cyber Has Company/Agency-Wide
• Creating Teamwide Resilience For The Big Attacks

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Welcome to Episode 16 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by our very own, Ian Dexter. A recent addition to the Emagine IT team, Ian joins us as our new Director of Intelligence Solutions. 

On this episode, we discuss the evolution of the intelligence community, the attributes of a good leader, as well as: 

• Ian's path to GovCon and the Intelligence Community
• Building trust and developing a real relationship
• Justifying the case for a big career move (like moving from a big company to a smaller less-known one)

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Welcome to Episode 15 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by Mr. Sean Barnes and Dr. Thomas Clark, PMP. 

Mr. Sean Barnes is a proven executive-level leader who has achieved results through successfully building teams while maintaining a calm demeanor and maximizing a diverse background accumulated over 30 years of experience while serving in the US Army. His experience is extensive working with, learning from, and leading organizations from 16 to 16,000 employees. His passions lie at the intersection of strategic planning and policy development, individual development and relationship building while achieving enterprise objectives.

Dr. Thomas Clark is also a seasoned leader who has successfully built teams and navigated complex geographic and technological environments. During his 30+ years of experience in the US Army, he focused primarily on building networks in combat or strategic territories. While Mr. Barnes claims to be an armor guy or a tanker, Dr. Tom Clark, PMP is the technologist of the two. 

On this episode, we discuss various topics including: 

In this episode, we discuss many topics with a focus on those listed below:

• State of Cyber Workforce
  •  Where are we today and what do we do to catch up?
  •  What is the problem today and where do we start?
• Creating Cyber Citizens: 
  • What is a Cyber Citizen and how do we create Cyber Pathways for younger men and women? 
  • What makes a good cybersecurity or technology professional? What trades stand out and what helps people separate from the pack?
• Why We Need To Start Earlier: 
  • When does a child first feel that spark, that curiosity to pursue a new topic? 
  • What programs exist and how do parents best prepare their children? 
• Vision of the Future: 
  • What is your vision of the future?
  • When you think about the next 5-10 years, what are you excited and/or concerned about or watching carefully? 

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