HSDF THE PODCAST

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Jul 2026

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The Homeland Security and Defense Forum proudly presents HSDF THE PODCAST, an engaging series of policy discussions with senior government and industry experts on technology and innovation in government. HSDF THE PODCAST looks at how emerging technology - such Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, 5G, and cybersecurity - is being used to support government missions and secure U.S. national interests.

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July 28, 202621 min

Full Spectrum Cybersecurity at DHS Part 1

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, MANTECHThomas Dempsey, Deputy Executive Director, Cybersecurity Directorate, U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionDustin Goetz, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementRob Thorne, Deputy Chief Information Officer (Acting), U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementLuke McCormack, Former Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (moderator) This discussion took place June 10th, 2026, at HSDF’s Cyber SymposiumFollow 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.

July 28, 202619 min

Full Spectrum Cybersecurity at DHS Part 2

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, MANTECHThomas Dempsey, Deputy Executive Director, Cybersecurity Directorate, U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionDustin Goetz, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementRob Thorne, Deputy Chief Information Officer (Acting), U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementLuke McCormack, Former Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (moderator) This discussion took place June 10th, 2026, at HSDF’s Cyber SymposiumFollow 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.

July 21, 202626 min

Looking Back & Looking Forward CISA’s Core Mission & Emerging Cyber Threats Garbarino

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 CommitteeFormer Congressman John Katko (moderator) This discussion took place June 10th, 2026, at HSDF’s Cyber SymposiumFollow 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.

July 21, 202621 min

Congressional Cybersecurity Priorities Part 1

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 SecurityAlan McQuinn, Professional Staff Member, Subcommittee on Research and Technology, House Committee on Science, Space and TechnologyEmily 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 SymposiumFollow 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.

July 21, 202613 min

Congressional Cybersecurity Priorities 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 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 SecurityAlan McQuinn, Professional Staff Member, Subcommittee on Research and Technology, House Committee on Science, Space and TechnologyEmily 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 SymposiumFollow 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.

July 7, 202631 min

The Autonomous Adversary Rethinking Cybersecurity for the Next Decade

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 BudgetKate Yamashita, Managing Director, Global Security Strategy Lead, Accenture (moderator) This discussion took place June 10th, 2026, at HSDF’s Cyber SymposiumFollow 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.

June 30, 202627 min

Critical Infrastructure Protection and Emerging Vulnerabilities Part 1

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, GDITSeth McKinnis, Deputy Assistant National Cyber Director for Critical Infrastructure, Office of the National Cyber DirectorKiersten Todt, Senior Vice President, Cybersecurity Partnership & Engagement, MastercardJustin Doubleday, Reporter, Federal News Network (moderator) This discussion took place June 10th, 2026, at HSDF’s Cyber SymposiumFollow 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.

June 30, 202628 min

Critical Infrastructure Protection and Emerging Vulnerabilities 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 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, GDITSeth McKinnis, Deputy Assistant National Cyber Director for Critical Infrastructure, Office of the National Cyber DirectorKiersten Todt, Senior Vice President, Cybersecurity Partnership & Engagement, MastercardJustin Doubleday, Reporter, Federal News Network (moderator) This discussion took place June 10th, 2026, at HSDF’s Cyber SymposiumFollow 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.

June 23, 202630 min

From Information Sharing to Operational Integration Part 1

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&TBrigadier General Brandon Haynie, Mobilization Assistant to the Director of Intelligence, J2, U.S. Cyber CommandVice Admiral T.J. White, U.S. Navy (Ret.), Chief, Texas Cyber Command (moderator) This discussion took place June 10th, 2026, at HSDF’s Cyber SymposiumFollow 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.

June 23, 202628 min

From Information Sharing to Operational Integration 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 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&TBrigadier General Brandon Haynie, Mobilization Assistant to the Director of Intelligence, J2, U.S. Cyber CommandVice Admiral T.J. White, U.S. Navy (Ret.), Chief, Texas Cyber Command (moderator) This discussion took place June 10th, 2026, at HSDF’s Cyber SymposiumFollow 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.

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