Welcome to our “TUESDAY EDITION of HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

 In this two part episode, we examine what it really takes to modernize government IT without sacrificing security, from legacy app risk to identity-first protection for a mobile workforce. We also challenge the way we buy technology, arguing for earlier cyber requirements, faster acquisition paths, and tighter collaboration with industry.

 Featuring:

•  Christopher Cleary, Vice President, Global Cyber Practice, MANTECH
• Thomas Dempsey, Deputy Executive Director, Cybersecurity Directorate, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
• Dustin Goetz, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
• Rob Thorne, Deputy Chief Information Officer (Acting), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
• Luke McCormack, Former Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (moderator)

 This discussion took place June 10th, 2026, at HSDF’s Cyber Symposium

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Episode xxx:  Full Spectrum Cybersecurity at DHS Part 2

 Welcome to our “TUESDAY EDITION of HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

 AI is already changing federal cybersecurity, but the most urgent question is not which model is smartest. It’s whether defenders can adopt AI fast enough to protect missions while adversaries use the same tech to evade detection, exploit vulnerabilities, and manipulate people at scale. In this two part episode, we unpack what’s holding government back, what “good” looks like in a modern SOC, and where industry partnerships can actually deliver measurable impact.

 Featuring:

•  Christopher Cleary, Vice President, Global Cyber Practice, MANTECH
• Thomas Dempsey, Deputy Executive Director, Cybersecurity Directorate, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
• Dustin Goetz, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
• Rob Thorne, Deputy Chief Information Officer (Acting), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
• Luke McCormack, Former Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (moderator)

 This discussion took place June 10th, 2026, at HSDF’s Cyber Symposium

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Welcome to our “TUESDAY EDITION of HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

 In this episode, we sit down to talk Homeland Security in 2025 terms, from CISA’s staffing and funding realities to what industry can do to rebuild support for the agency. We also wrestle with the hard truth that AI-driven offense may soon outpace human-speed defense, especially across aging critical infrastructure.

 Featuring: 

• Congressman Andrew Garbarino, Chairman, House Homeland Security Committee
• Former Congressman John Katko (moderator)

  This discussion took place June 10th, 2026, at HSDF’s Cyber Symposium

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Welcome to our “TUESDAY EDITION of HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

 In this two part episode, examine why vulnerability management is buckling under the scale of modern discovery and what it takes to modernize the CVE and NIST NVD pipeline without slowing down response. We also connect the dots between AI governance, public-private partnership, and quantum readiness so we can build trust and security before the next leap in capability.

Featuring: 

• Moira Bergin, Subcommittee Director/Counsel, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, Committee on Homeland Security 
• Casey Dolen, Professional Staff Member, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, Committee on Homeland Security
• Alan McQuinn, Professional Staff Member, Subcommittee on Research and Technology, House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
• Emily Park, Professional Staff Member, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee 
• Frank Cilluffo, Director, McCrary Institute (moderator)

 This discussion took place June 10th, 2026, at HSDF’s Cyber Symposium

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Welcome to our “TUESDAY EDITION of HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

 In this two part episode, examine why vulnerability management is buckling under the scale of modern discovery and what it takes to modernize the CVE and NIST NVD pipeline without slowing down response. We also connect the dots between AI governance, public-private partnership, and quantum readiness so we can build trust and security before the next leap in capability.

Featuring:

• Moira Bergin, Subcommittee Director/Counsel, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, Committee on Homeland Security
• Casey Dolen, Professional Staff Member, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, Committee on Homeland Security
• Alan McQuinn, Professional Staff Member, Subcommittee on Research and Technology, House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
• Emily Park, Professional Staff Member, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee 
• Frank Cilluffo, Director, McCrary Institute (moderator)

 This discussion took place June 10th, 2026, at HSDF’s Cyber Symposium

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Welcome to our “TUESDAY EDITION of HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

 AI is turning cyberattacks into a speed game, and the federal government can’t afford to keep playing defense with yesterday’s pace. We sit down with Michael Duffy, Acting Federal Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Management and Budget, to unpack why this is a true inflection point and what has to change before the next crisis forces everyone’s hand. 

 Featuring: 

• Michael Duffy, Acting Federal Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Management and Budget
• Kate Yamashita, Managing Director, Global Security Strategy Lead, Accenture (moderator)

 This discussion took place June 10th, 2026, at HSDF’s Cyber Symposium

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Welcome to our “TUESDAY EDITION of HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

 In this episode, we map how AI is reshaping critical infrastructure cybersecurity, from identity-based break-ins to the shrinking window between a patch and an exploit. We also weigh what government, frontier labs, and industry can do together so small utilities and suppliers can defend at the same speed as well-resourced adversaries.

Featuring:

• Dr. Nate Gleason, Program Leader, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory 
• Matt Hayden, Vice President, Cyber and Emerging Threats, GDIT
• Seth McKinnis, Deputy Assistant National Cyber Director for Critical Infrastructure, Office of the National Cyber Director
• Kiersten Todt, Senior Vice President, Cybersecurity Partnership & Engagement, Mastercard
• Justin Doubleday, Reporter, Federal News Network (moderator)

 This discussion took place June 10th, 2026, at HSDF’s Cyber Symposium

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Welcome to our “TUESDAY EDITION of HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

 In this episode, we discuss with leaders across government, labs, and industry about how AI changes cyber risk for critical infrastructure and why system-level consequences matter more than single-device vulnerabilities. We map practical ways to test, share, and deploy AI defenses while staying grounded in cyber hygiene, OT reality, and the workforce pipeline.

 Featuring:

• Dr. Nate Gleason, Program Leader, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory 
• Matt Hayden, Vice President, Cyber and Emerging Threats, GDIT
• Seth McKinnis, Deputy Assistant National Cyber Director for Critical Infrastructure, Office of the National Cyber Director
• Kiersten Todt, Senior Vice President, Cybersecurity Partnership & Engagement, Mastercard
• Justin Doubleday, Reporter, Federal News Network (moderator)

 This discussion took place June 10th, 2026, at HSDF’s Cyber Symposium

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Welcome to our “TUESDAY EDITION of HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

 In this episode our panel will at why cyber threat intelligence sharing still fails to stop real-world breaches, especially for small organizations that lack the people to turn alerts into action. We map out what “collective defense” looks like when you connect government authorities, industry engineering muscle, and AI-powered defense without slowing everything down with bureaucracy.

 Featuring: 

• Rich Baich, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer, AT&T
• Brigadier General Brandon Haynie, Mobilization Assistant to the Director of Intelligence, J2, U.S. Cyber Command
• Vice Admiral T.J. White, U.S. Navy (Ret.), Chief, Texas Cyber Command (moderator)

 This discussion took place June 10th, 2026, at HSDF’s Cyber Symposium

Follow  HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security.  Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion.  For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

Welcome to our “TUESDAY EDITION of HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

 In this episode our panel will at why cyber threat intelligence sharing still fails to stop real-world breaches, especially for small organizations that lack the people to turn alerts into action. We map out what “collective defense” looks like when you connect government authorities, industry engineering muscle, and AI-powered defense without slowing everything down with bureaucracy.

 Featuring:

• Rich Baich, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer, AT&T
• Brigadier General Brandon Haynie, Mobilization Assistant to the Director of Intelligence, J2, U.S. Cyber Command
• Vice Admiral T.J. White, U.S. Navy (Ret.), Chief, Texas Cyber Command (moderator)

 This discussion took place June 10th, 2026, at HSDF’s Cyber Symposium

Follow  HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security.  Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion.  For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.