Technically Speaking Podcast

Ep. 008 - Technically Speaking it is Ethical Hacking

Listen as NIWC Atlantic co-hosts Chelsie and Alex dish on the latest government hacking capabilities! Chelsie interviews Todd Schuff, Deputy Director of the NAVWAR Red Team, about the paid ethical hacking his team performs on government systems. Then Alex gives updates on the latest Palmetto Cyber Defense Competition (PCDC) where students were taught advanced hacking skills by NIWC Atlantic engineers and scientists. Next, hear all about the recent success of the command before ending with a “Technical Tid-Bit" concerning recent cyber security measures from across the pond.

Produced by: NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs

Co-Hosts: Chelsie Holloway and Alex Jackson

Sound Editor: Joe Bullinger

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NIWC Atlantic is paying tribute to Women’s History Month with an episode focusing on leadership, empowerment and equal employment initiatives within the command!

We begin with Chelsie talking with Commanding Officer CAPT Nicole Nigro about her career where she was designated as an engineering duty officer and attended the Naval Post Graduate School where she earned her Master of Science degree in space systems engineering.

Then Alex speaks with Dr. Deborah Fuqua, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager, about creating opportunities for women to be part of STEM careers. Chelsie and Alex share successes within the command and we close out the show with a historical “technical tid-bit!”

Technically speaking NIWC Atlantic is looking back at all of their accomplishes from 2022!

As Alex and Chelsie discuss their very different personal goals for 2023, they reflect back on all of NIWC Atlantic’s wonderful accomplishments from 2022. From Mr. Reddy, our Executive Director and CAPT Nigro, our Commanding Officer touring overseas locations, to NIWC Atlantic receiving multiple science and engineering awards, there were lots to celebrate. We even hear previous clips from Hunter Smith, the ODM Lab Engineering Manager, and Dana Rushing, NIWC Atlantic’s Events Execution Lead, on two huge NIWC Atlantic accomplishments as well. The reflection of 2022 wraps up with hearing a clip from Mr. Reddy at the Charleston Defense Contractors Association Annual Defense Summit.

Lastly, Alex and Chelsie dive into what is next to come for NIWC Atlantic in 2023, a technology tip, and holding each other accountable for their goals!

Technically speaking NIWC Atlantic is looking back at all of their accomplishes from 2022!

As Alex and Chelsie discuss their very different personal goals for 2023, they reflect back on all of NIWC Atlantic’s wonderful accomplishments from 2022. From Mr. Reddy, our Executive Director and CAPT Nigro, our Commanding Officer touring overseas locations, to NIWC Atlantic receiving multiple science and engineering awards, there were lots to celebrate. We even hear previous clips from Hunter Smith, the ODM Lab Engineering Manager, and Dana Rushing, NIWC Atlantic’s Events Execution Lead, on two huge NIWC Atlantic accomplishments as well. The reflection of 2022 wraps up with hearing a clip from Mr. Reddy at the Charleston Defense Contractors Association Annual Defense Summit.

Lastly, Alex and Chelsie dive into what is next to come for NIWC Atlantic in 2023, a technology tip, and holding each other accountable for their goals!

Technically speaking NIWC Atlantic is building bridges between government and industry!

This episode deep dives into the Palmetto Tech Bridge. Erik Gardner, director of the NIWC Atlantic Palmetto Tech Bridge, speaks to Chelsie about how the program creates connections and incentives to develop information warfare solutions for the warfighter.

Then Alex speaks with NIWC Atlantic engineer and Oklahoma Kiowa tribe member, Matt Daugomah, to pay tribute to Alaskan Indian Native American Month.

Lastly, we will wrap up with some amazing accomplishments NIWC Atlantic has achieved throughout the month of November, and a technology tip!

Technically speaking NIWC Atlantic has a 3D printer! But it’s SO much more that that… the 3D printing is one small part that makes up all of the sophisticated manufacturing machinery within the On Demand Manufacturing (ODM) Lab. Chelsie talks with Hunter Smith, ODM Lab Engineering Manager, who explains the significance of the lab graduating to a core proficiency as well as the vast capabilities of the ODM Lab.

To highlight and celebrate National Disability Awareness this month, Alex shares important information about reasonable accommodations that should be provided to persons with disabilities. He also shares insight about the obstacles he has overcome that are associated with his disability.

As always, we will wrap up with some amazing accomplishments NIWC Atlantic has achieved recently, and a technology tip!

Technically speaking NIWC Atlantic takes any opportunity it can to test our technologies to make them the best they can be… so we exercise! In this episode you will learn the importance of our very first Cyber Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX). Chelsie speaks with our NIWC Atlantic Events Execution Lead, Dana Rushing who sheds light on the impact of Cyber ANTX and gives insight into the behind-the-scenes execution of the event.

Then Alex tells you a little bit about the history of Hispanic Heritage Month. Next our co-hosts tell you all about some amazing accomplishments NIWC Atlantic has achieved recently. Finally stay tuned for the cyber specific technology tip!

Technically speaking NIWC Atlantic takes any opportunity it can to test our technologies to make them the best they can be… so we exercise! In this episode you will learn the importance of our very first Cyber Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX). Chelsie speaks with our NIWC Atlantic Events Execution Lead, Dana Rushing who sheds light on the impact of Cyber ANTX and gives insight into the behind-the-scenes execution of the event.

Then Alex tells you a little bit about the history of Native American, Alaskan Heritage Month. Next our co-hosts tell you all about some amazing accomplishments NIWC Atlantic has achieved recently. Finally stay tuned for the cyber specific technology tip!