Protect and Secure

In this episode, AMU alumnus Dr. Robert Brzenchek – an author, U.S. Navy veteran, and cybersecurity expert – discusses what the U.S. must do to protect itself from another devastating attack. According to Dr. Brzenchek, our next 9/11 situation will see our whole way of life and infrastructure damaged by a major cyberattack.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2020, there were 365,000+ reports of missing children across the United States. Law enforcement agencies often do not have the resources, manpower or intelligence-based skillsets to bring these children back to their families. In this episode, AMU professor Dr. Jarrod Sadulski talks to Richard Ring, CEO of F3 Missing Children's Intelligence Agency, about bringing together intelligence analysts, retired special operations and military personnel, and retired federal law enforcement officers to help investigate missing children cases. Learn about the importance of using an intelligence-based approach to finding missing children and the challenges associated with investigating cold cases.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since the Taliban overthrew Afghan security forces when the U.S. withdrew, there has been widespread international concern about Afghanistan’s stability and regional security. In this episode, AMU’s Dr. Jarrod Sadulski talks to counterterrorism and international relations expert Dr. Mahmut Cengiz about the history of the Taliban and the rise of multiple terrorism factions in Afghanistan. Learn about the terrorism capacity of the Taliban, ISIS Khorasan or ISIS-K, and Al-Qaeda as well as their financial resources and what countries are backing these terrorist organizations. Also hear predictions for the future of Afghanistan and the likelihood of terrorist threats to the U.S. and other countries who are opposed to these terror organizations controlling Afghanistan. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Military servicemembers have skills and training that can be extremely useful in the civilian workforce, however, it’s challenging to figure out how to translate those skills to the commercial sector. In this episode, Wes O’Donnell talks to AMU professor, retired U.S. Army Reserve Army Colonel Larry Dietz, about his military service and experience in psychological warfare, cyber warfare and information operations. Hear how servicemembers must work to define the hard and soft skills they learned in the military including the ability to identify credible sources of information, make decisions under pressure, and present complex situations in a direct and simplified way.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility, not just IT or technical professionals. In this episode, Dr. Bjorn Mercer talks to cybersecurity professor Dr. Kevin Harris about the rise in hacking and ransomware attacks on organizations. Learn why it’s important for companies to invest in programmers and technical personnel who have the skills needed to protect networks while also training all employees—especially executives—about cybersecurity best practices and cyber threats. Also learn what the government can do to establish regulations and also provide incentives and assistance to companies encouraging them not to pay ransoms if they are attacked by hackers.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In September 2001, Dr. Chris Reynolds was at work at U.S. Special Operations Command when two planes hit the World Trade Center twin towers. A few weeks later, he was one of the first military personnel to deploy to Afghanistan. In this episode, Glynn Cosker talks to him about his experience working in the region, his thoughts on the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan and how quickly the Taliban was able to seize control of the country. Also learn why it’s more important than ever for the U.S. to expand its intelligence capabilities to detect and prevent another likely terrorist attack on U.S. soil.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the first woman to command a numbered fleet for the U.S. Fleet Cyber Command, retired Vice Admiral Jan Tighe faced many leadership challenges during her long U.S. Navy career. In this episode, learn how she continually worked to understand and evolve her own leadership style, why she encouraged open feedback from her subordinates and her bosses, and the steps she took to be an authentic leader. Also learn the value of self-reflection and why the work needed to be an inspirational and trusted leader is never complete.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While the U.S. is reporting far fewer COVID-19 infection rates than a year ago, the virus is by no means gone. In this episode, Glynn Cosker talks to AMU’s Dr. Christopher Reynolds about the current state of the U.S., the increase in variants and virus mutations, and the success of mitigation efforts like mask wearing and vaccination campaigns. Learn what emergency managers have learned during the response to COVID-19 and how it’s contributed to crisis planning and preparation.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many large companies created security intelligence units after 9/11, which mostly focused on generating business and competitive intelligence. In this episode, AMU Intelligence Studies professor Daniela Baches-Torres discusses the recent emergence of private sector intelligence units that provide risk assessments and generates intelligence products related to the security of a company’s assets, operations and employees. Learn about the similarities and differences between public and private sector intelligence careers, the unique skillsets needed for the private sector, and advice on pursuing a career as a private sector intelligence analyst.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Students pursuing a degree in intelligence studies often envision a career as an intelligence analyst for the CIA or another organization in the Intelligence Community (IC). Many students don’t realize the vast opportunities for intelligence professionals in the private sector. In this episode, AMU Intelligence Studies professor Dr. Beth shares her experience working in competitive intelligence as part of the intelligence unit of a large corporation. Learn the most important skillsets for intelligence professionals, including research, language, communication, and critical thinking skills. Also hear advice on finding a job, the importance of ongoing networking, and tips on communicating transferable skills into business language, especially for those with military experience.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.