Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum. Patty Cogswell, Former Deputy Administrator, Transportation Security Administration, provides valuable perspectives on navigating career transitions and development. Featuring: Patty Cogswell, Former Deputy Administrator, Transportation Security Administration This discussion took place at the HSDF’s 4th Annual Women in Homela...
Apr 26, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to “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 second of a two-part series, Beth Cappello reflects on her career, acknowledging past shortcomings in managing peer relationships while highlighting their success in developing close relationships with subordinates and mentoring. Featuring: Beth Cappello, Former Deputy Chief Information Officer, Department of Homeland ...
Apr 26, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to “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 first of a two-part series, Beth Cappello, Former Deputy Chief Information Officer, Department of Homeland Security, reflects on her thirty-year career in public service. Featuring: Beth Cappello, Former Deputy Chief Information Officer, Department of Homeland Security Luke McCormack, Former Chief Information Officer, ...
Apr 26, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to “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 second of a 2-part series, the discussion continues with the potential of AI in improving acquisition and procurement processes within the government. It highlights the use of AI in planning acquisition programs, conducting oversight, and enhancing procurement processes. Featuring: Polly Hall, Senior Advisor, Office of...
Apr 26, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to “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 first of a 2-part series, our panel focuses on the use of AI in acquisitions and the challenges and innovations associated with it. The discussion touches on the responsibility of industry partners to provide transparency for AI usage, the significance of cybersecurity testing, and the need to prepare the workforce to ...
Apr 26, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to “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 second of a 2-part series, the panel discusses the use of AI and machine learning in aiding investigations conducted by a law enforcement agency. The discussion highlights the crucial role of AI in enhancing investigative capabilities and potentially preventing criminal activities. Featuring: Rana Saoud, Special Agent ...
Apr 26, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to “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 first of a 2-part series, our panel discusses the responsible use of AI technologies, AI assurance, and the potential for malicious actors to exploit AI tools. The speakers highlight the collaboration between different agencies and the need to expand AI expertise within the workforce. Featuring: Rana Saoud, Special Age...
Apr 26, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to “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 second of a two-part series, leading DHS technologists continue their discussion on their agency’s modernization journey; acceleration of data analytics/AI capabilities for mission outcomes; and remaining challenges around budget, acquisition, and personnel. Featuring: Reshea Deloatch, Executive Director, Solutions Dev...
Apr 02, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to “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 first of a two-part series, hear how leading DHS technologists discuss their agency’s modernization journey; acceleration of data analytics/AI capabilities for mission outcomes; and remaining challenges around budget, acquisition, and personnel.. Featuring: Reshea Deloatch, Executive Director, Solutions Development Dir...
Apr 02, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to “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 second of a two-part series, hear how agencies like the TSA and CBP remain resilient while maintaining impeccable service continuity right where the action happens—at the tactical edge. Featuring: Craig Basham, Deputy Executive Director, IT Operations, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Department of Homeland Sec...
Apr 02, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to “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 first of a two part series, hear how DHS is embracing the cloud, the strategies they're employing to migrate systems, and their forward-looking plans for edge computing. Featuring: Craig Basham, Deputy Executive Director, IT Operations, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Department of Homeland Security David...
Apr 02, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to “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 second of a two part series, Patrick Walsh, Chief of Contracting Office at Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Nick Martinelli, Director of the Information Technology Contracting Division at Customs and Border Protection, and Bill Weinberg, Assistant Administrator for Contracting and Procurement at Transportation Secu...
Mar 28, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to “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 first of a two part series, Patrick Walsh, Chief of Contracting Office at Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Nick Martinelli, Director of the Information Technology Contracting Division at Customs and Border Protection, and Bill Weinberg, Assistant Administrator for Contracting and Procurement at Transportation Secur...
Mar 28, 2024•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to “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 third of a 3 part series, Eric Hysen, Chief Information Officer and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, and Dimitri Kusnezov, Under Secretary for Science & Technology at DHS, explore new roles and responsibilities emerging in AI. In this third of a 3-part series, Eric Hysen, DHS CIO, and Chief Artificial Intelli...
Mar 28, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to “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 second of a 3 part series, Eric Hysen, Chief Information Officer and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, and Dimitri Kusnezov, Under Secretary for Science & Technology at DHS, explore new roles and responsibilities emerging in AI. The role of Chief Data Officers (CDOs) in shaping AI's future within the Depa...
Mar 28, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to “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 first of a 3 part series, Eric Hysen, DHS CIO, and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, and Dimitri Kusnezov, Under Secretary for S&T at DHS, explore new roles and responsibilities emerging in AI. Hear how DHS is using AI to revolutionize FEMA's disaster response, crack down on illicit trafficking, and ampli...
Mar 28, 2024•19 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast In this second of a two part series, learn how Artificial Intelligence, and particularly generative AI, is sparking numerous discussions about the use of AI to support the DHS mission, and what industry is doing to support the AI transformation taking place at the Department of Homeland Security. Featuring: Reggie Brothers, Former DHS Under Secretary for S&T, John Maulella, from the CBP INVNT team, Amy Henninger, DHS’s S&T Directorate, Wole Moses from Microsoft, and Henry J. Powell at GD...
Feb 22, 2024•20 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast In this First of a two part series, learn how Artificial Intelligence, and particularly generative AI, is sparking numerous discussions about the use of AI to support the DHS mission, and what industry is doing to support the AI transformation taking place at the Department of Homeland Security. Featuring: Reggie Brothers, Former DHS Under Secretary for S&T, John Maulella, from the CBP INVNT team, Amy Henninger, DHS’s S&T Directorate, Wole Moses from Microsoft, and Henry J. Powell at GDI...
Feb 22, 2024•17 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast CBP plays a critical role in the enforcement of forced labor laws. Most recently, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) came into effect June 21, 2022. It states that all goods, articles, wares, and merchandise mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of China are produced by forced labor and therefore the importation of the goods into the U.S. is prohibited. Even those not importing directly from China may have goods detained if...
Feb 22, 2024•20 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast In this second of a two part series, learn about the communications and technology challenges on the border such as the need for hybrid connectivity, enhanced tactical communications, and edge computing. And, hear how Industry is working with CBP to rapidly deliver advanced technologies and new capabilities to border agents. Featuring: Luke McCormack, Former DHS CIO, Xan Schmickel, from CBP’s Office of Information and Technology, Bogdan Frusina, Founder of Dejero, Mark Olson, homeland security l...
Feb 22, 2024•24 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Industry is collaborating with government to rapidly deploying new technologies and deliver new capabilities to the border. Part of the technical challenge on the border is the harsh border environment and the need for hybrid connectivity, enhanced tactical communications, and edge computing. Learn how CBP and industry are working together to fill the gaps and meet the requirements. Featuring: Luke McCormack, Former CIO, DHS (moderator), Xan Schmickel, Chief Architect, Office of Information and ...
Feb 22, 2024•20 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Discover the real-life superheroes behind the badges as we take a candid look at the men and women of Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Learn how CBP is transforming its workforce to meet future challenges. With the help of our esteemed guests, Ryan Scudder, David Aguilar, and Peter Jaquez, we illuminate the often-invisible struggles these agents endure and the extraordinary measures CBP is taking to support them. From the stories that tug at the heartstrings to the pioneering strategies in w...
Feb 22, 2024•24 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast In this final episode of a two part series, learn how CBP is deploying Artificial Intelligence to support the border security mission and how industry is collaborating to create new solutions and respond to new technology requirements. Embark on a journey into the high-tech frontier of border security as we discuss the transformative power of AI. Venture further into the digital realm where cybersecurity stakes are at an all-time high, as we explore the necessity of zero trust architecture with ...
Feb 08, 2024•23 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast In this first episode of a two part series, learn how CBP is deploying Artificial Intelligence to support the border security mission and how industry is collaborating to create new solutions and respond to new technology requirements. Embark on a journey into the high-tech frontier of border security as we discuss the transformative power of AI. Venture further into the digital realm where cybersecurity stakes are at an all-time high, as we explore the necessity of zero trust architecture with ...
Feb 08, 2024•24 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast The Fentanyl crisis creates unique border security challenges. Hear how CBP is pivoting to address these challenges and what they need from industry to succeed. In the final episode of a two part discussion, John Wagner, Sits down with Joseph Draganac and Shane Campbell, who bring years of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) experience to the table. Take a closer look at the challenges and strategies in place to combat the risks associated with the massive influx of de minimis shipments—those sm...
Feb 08, 2024•17 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast The Fentanyl crisis creates unique border security challenges. Hear how CBP is pivoting to address these challenges and what they need from industry to succeed. In the first of a two part discussion, John Wagner, Sits down with Joseph Draganac and Shane Campbell, who bring years of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) experience to the table. Take a closer look at the challenges and strategies in place to combat the risks associated with the massive influx of de minimis shipments—those small yet ...
Feb 08, 2024•15 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast In today’s program we hear a real-time industry response to Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens’ 2024 border challenges and priorities. This episode features : Mark Olson from Peraton, Ben Gianni, of GDIT, Red Hat’s Michael Hardee William Mayer, of SAIC and Bogdan Frusina, from Dejero This program was recorded at the Annual HSDF Border Security Symposium on December 12th, 2023. Unlock the future of border security as we engage with the minds shaping the technological frontier for Border Patrol agent...
Jan 28, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s program is the second in a two part series that features U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens and former CBP Commissioner David Aguilar discussing border security threats and requirements. In this episode, Chief Owens outlines his top border challenges and priorities for 2024. This discussion took place at the Annual HSDF Border Security Symposium in Washington DC on December 12th, 2023. Discover the untold frontline stories as we wrap up our intense conversation with US Border Patrol Ch...
Jan 28, 2024•17 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s program is the first in a two part series that features U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens and former CBP Commissioner David Aguilar discussing border security threats and requirements. In this episode, Chief Owens outlines his top border challenges and priorities for 2024. This discussion took place at the Annual HSDF Border Security Symposium in Washington DC on December 12th, 2023. Embark on a journey through the complex landscape of border security with US Border Patrol Chief Jason...
Jan 26, 2024•16 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Ready for an exploration into the heart of cybersecurity and risk management? Join us as we embark on a stimulating conversation with Ken Bible, Mike Epley, and Rob Palmer. We tackle the industry's collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as we discuss the successes, the complexities, and the necessary shifts towards an architectural focus on the application layer. Get ready to understand the significance of tagging data, securing data both at rest and at the edge, and h...
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