Podcasts about chief technologist

In this episode, I speak with Oded Vanunu, Check Point's Chief Technologist. We delve into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, discussing the shift from traditional warfare to cyber warfare, the rise of organized cybercrime, and the role of AI and blockchain in enhancing security measures. We explore the implications of these changes for digital identity and the future of cybersecurity, emphasizing the need for awareness and innovation in the face of growing threats. I hope you enjoy it!

What does it take to future-proof the modern workplace? In this episode, I speak with Thomas Rowley, Chief Technologist for Networking and Connectivity at Softcat, about the real-world challenges of managing a high-density office and how the company turned to Cisco to create a more intelligent, responsive environment. As more employees returned to the office, Softcat began to notice a hidden problem. Rising CO2 levels were affecting the comfort and productivity of their teams. Rather than treat it as a facilities issue, they tackled it head-on with technology. Working with Cisco, they rolled out a combination of access points, collaboration tools, and Meraki sensors that transformed their workspace into a data-informed, adaptive environment. But this story isn't just about devices. It's about inspiration too. A visit to Cisco's Experience Center opened Softcat's eyes to what was possible, not just in terms of hardware, but in how unified tech strategies can drive better decisions. That visit ultimately sparked the idea for their own internal innovation space, showcasing how operational excellence can become a cultural value, not just a technical outcome. Thomas also shares insight into the evolving role of connectivity in hybrid work, how Softcat supports over 1,500 salespeople with scalable IT solutions, and why the partnership with Cisco continues to shape their global ambitions. From sustainability to scalability, this episode offers a practical look at how two leading tech firms collaborate to solve problems that many businesses are only just beginning to understand. If your office still treats infrastructure as an afterthought, this conversation might change your mind. Are your workplace systems ready to handle both people and performance?      

0:00 - HeteroAwesomeness Month 13:02 - Elon Musk comes out against the Big Beautiful Bill 27:15 - US Open qualifying 30:14 - Mamet on Maher podcast 55:25 - James A. Gagliano, retired FBI supervisory special agent and a doctoral candidate in homeland security at St. John’s University, on the "unhealthy" direction of college campuses - "we are becoming the architects of our own demise" 01:11:51 - CA 400M champ Clara Adams stripped of title 01:26:04 - Chief Economist at First Trust Portfolios LP, Brian Wesbury, on the Big Beautiful Bill - "the last two years of government spending were some of the most irresponsible budgets we have ever seen" Follow Brian on X @wesbury 01:49:30 - Emeritus professor of law, Harvard Law School, Alan Dershowitz, shares details from his new book The Preventive State: The Challenge of Preventing Serious Harms While Preserving Essential Liberties. For more from Professor Dershowitz, check out his podcast “The Dershow” on Spotify, YouTube and iTunes 02:07:58 - Neil Chilson, former Chief Technologist for the FTC and currently Head of AI Policy at the Abundance Institute, on the risks, rewards and myths of AI. Check out Neil’s substack outofcontrol.substack.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, we're bringing you a live recording from Offset 2025. Moderated by Danielle Metz, 2F Chief Policy Officer, this panel tackles a question that's easy to say but hard to operationalize: how do we actually build trust between government and industry to deliver secure, mission-ready technology? Danielle is joined by Rob Nolen, Chief Technologist for DoD at AWS, Dan Garcia, Chief Information Security Officer at EnterpriseDB, and Eric Sanders, Chief Information Security Officer at DHS (I&A) and, together, they unpack the cultural and structural baggage that slows innovation—and explore what it'll take to shift hearts, minds, and bureaucracies toward impact.What's Happening on the Second Front: Building security into systems from the start (not bolting it on later)Measuring impact through velocity, not vanity metricsRisk tolerance vs. risk avoidance in government techThe role of policy and regulation in accelerating trustWhy a shared language between builders, buyers, and approvers is mission-critical

In this episode we sit down with Dr. Joey Rios, Chief Technologist for the Aviation Systems Division at NASA Ames Research Center, for a discussion on the evolution of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM). Joey takes us through the early days of UTM development, reflecting on the foundational principles, the initial use cases, and how the vision has evolved over time. We dive deep into the challenges of airspace design, the reasoning behind the U.S. federated model, and how it compares to other global approaches. Joey also shares his perspective on current operations, including the Dallas Operational Evaluation site and how safe BVLOS operations at scale might evolve within and outside of the Mode C veil.  

Keeping your data structured and secure is key to keeping your business safe. But how do we ensure that at every level of our IT infrastructure, including your backups? With data being stored across an organisation, from edge to the data center to the cloud, cyber resiliency is important when safeguarding an organization's assets against cyber threats.Today, we'll discuss the evolving nature of backup strategies in response to sophisticated cyber threats. Understand the methods to ensure the safety of backups, and look ahead to the future to consider how advancements in technology might shape the landscape of backup and cyber resiliency.This episode is hosted by Helen Gidney, Head of Architecture at Softcat. And welcome back to softcat's Explain it podcast. We're here to talk tech in simple jargon, free language. This time Helen is joined by Michael Cade, Global Field CTO at Veeam Software, and Gary Hawkins, Hybrid Platform's Chief Technologist at softcat.For more information visit softcat.comThis podcast is produced by The Podcast Coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Daniel sits down with Pavel Veller, EPAM's Chief Technologist, to explore the practical challenges of orchestrating many AI agents and managing connections to disparate systems/tools. Pavel shares insights from his hands-on work with agentic architectures and internal tools like "DIAL". Pavel also helps us understand things like MCP servers and why connecting assistants via APIs is easy—but making them useful is hard. Featuring:Pavel Veller – LinkedIn, XDaniel Whitenack – Website, GitHub, XLinks:EPAMDIALSWE-bench results ★ Support this podcast ★

Send us a textRamsés Gallego, Chief Technologist i DXC Technology, er en sprudlende og dypt engasjert evangelist innen cybersikkerhet. Sammen med Dag Rustad og Jens Christian Bang diskuterer han "The Future of NOW", sikkerhetskultur, toppledelsens rolle – og hvor galt det kan gå når truslene blir virkelighet.

How can you drive data center efficiency without compromising performance?In this episode, host Elias Voelker sits down with Martin Casaulta, Chief Technologist at Hewlett Packard Enterprise Switzerland, and Martin Hirschvogel, Chief Product Officer at Checkmk. They discuss data center efficiency—from traditional metrics like PUE to the impact of AI workloads—and share strategies for optimizing IT operations. Martin Casaulta highlights the Swiss Data Center Efficiency Association's work on decarbonization, while Martin Hirschvogel explains how IT monitoring helps identify and resolve inefficiencies.You'll learn:1. Why IT monitoring is essential for improving data center efficiency2. The limitations of PUE and how PUE Plus is changing the game3. How to manage the rising energy demands of AI workloads4. Practical strategies to optimize underutilized resources5. Why sustainability initiatives are as rewarding as they are necessary___________Get in touch with Martin Casaulta on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-casaulta-1b9bbb78/ Get in touch with Martin Hirschvogel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-hirschvogel-28034210/ ___________About the host Elias Voelker: Elias is the VP for North America at Checkmk. He comes from a strategy consulting background but has been an entrepreneur for the better part of the last 10 years. In his spare time, he likes to do triathlons.Get in touch with Elias via LinkedIn or email podcast@checkmk.com.___________Podcast Music:Music by Ströme, used by permission‚Panta Rhei‘ written by Mario Schoenhofer(c)+p 2022, Compost Medien GmbH & Co KGhttps://stroeme.com/https://compost-rec.com/Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us! 

Send us a textIn this episode of The Route to Networking, host George Barnes interviews Tim Russell, Chief Technologist at CDW. Tim shares his unconventional journey from boat mechanic to IT leader, highlighting how hands-on problem-solving led him to a career in networking.He discusses the evolution of communication technologies, the challenges businesses face in adopting innovation, and how AI is transforming both customer and employee experiences. Tim also offers career advice for aspiring network engineers and reflects on the future of hybrid work.To hear more about the latest trends in networking and how technology is shaping the modern workspace, tune in to this insightful conversation!Find out more about Tim in this week's episode of The Route to Networking podcast. Out now!  Connect with Tim:

Ben and Andrew open the show by discussing the emergence of the DeepSeek AI model, Google's shakeup of the SEO landscape, and speculate on whether or not we're seeing the death of free APIs.Then, Ben sits down with Bernd Ruecker, Co-Founder and Chief Technologist at Camunda, to explore how low code solutions are changing the game for developers. They discuss how these tools allow developers to focus on more complex challenges, and delve into the importance of understanding when to leverage low code versus custom solutions, and the evolving role of developers in a world increasingly driven by automation.Finally, do us a favor and fill out the Dev Interrupted listener survey! You'll be our best friend forever :-)Show Notes:Dev Interrupted SurveyBeyond the DORA Frameworks Workshop (Jan. 29, 30)Follow BenFollow AndrewFollow BerndLearn more at: camunda.comCamundacon 2025Support the show: Subscribe to our Substack Leave us a review Subscribe on YouTube Follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn Offers: Learn about Continuous Merge with gitStream Get your DORA Metrics free forever

Guests:Les Johnson - Author & Chief Technologist with NASA @LesAuthor @IRG_Space.Robin Tanamachi - Associate Professor in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue University @tornatrix @PurdueEAPS @LifeAtPurdue.Sam Parnia - Director of Critical Care & Resuscitation Research at the New York University School of Medicine and author of Lucid Dying: The New Science Revolutionizing How We Understand Life and Death @nyugsom_ccrs @nyulangone.

On episode 365, Johnson Space Center's Chief Technologist discusses how Johnson and White Sands Test Facility are opening their Front Doors to those interested in exploring opportunities, capabilities, technology and data available to different organizations. 

In this episode, we chat with Christian Mohn, Chief Technologist, and Stine Elise Larsen, Senior Datacenter Consultant at Proact IT Norge, about the evolving role of blogging in tech. Is blogging becoming a lost art in the age of video and social media? We explore why blogs are less common today, how new platforms have shifted content creation, and the enduring value of blogging for both readers and authors. Tune in to discover why this classic medium still holds a vital place in the tech community.

Since 2015 Creon Levit has worked at Planet Labs, where he is the Chief Technologist, Director or R&D, and a Planet Fellow. Prior to that, he worked at NASA Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, where he was one of the founders of the NAS (NASA Advanced Supercomputing) division, co-PI on the Virtual Wind Tunnel project, co-founder of the NASA Molecular Nanotechnology Group (the first federally funded research lab devoted to molecular nanotechnology), co-PI on the hyperwall project, investigator on the Columbia accident investigation board, member of the NASA engineering and safety center, investigator on the millimeter-wave thermal rocket project, the Stardust re-entry observation campaign, PI on the LighForce project, special assistant to the center director, and chief scientist for the programs and projects directorate.

In this episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast, we delve into the world of AI with Justin Murray, Product Marketing Engineer, and Frank Denneman, Chief Technologist for AI at Broadcom. We discuss retrieval augmented generation (RAG), a powerful approach that combines large language models with real-time, trusted data. Learn how RAG pipelines can be architected using Private AI Foundation with NVIDIA, including insights into key components like LLMs, NVIDIA Inference Microservices, and Vector DB. We also explore best practices for GPU sizing and when to use fractional or multiple GPUs for optimal performance. Join us for this fascinating conversation!

In this episode we are looking at how AI is forcing us to rethink efficiency - and pushing us to do better.As the energy usage of our IT infrastructure - especially data centers - creeps ever higher, organizations are thinking more seriously about how to make the whole process more efficient, and get more out of the tech and resources we have - potentially making AI not only more sustainable, but also cheaper.And that's where today's guest comes in. Discussing the topic with us is Dr John Frey, Chief Technologist for Sustainable Transformation at Hewlett Packard Enterprise.This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About this week's guest: Dr John Frey: https://sustainablebrands.com/is/john-frey Sources cited in this week's episode:World Economic Forum statistics on data center energy use: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/07/generative-ai-energy-emissions/Goldman Sachs report into growing AI energy demands: https://www.goldmansachs.com/insights/articles/AI-poised-to-drive-160-increase-in-power-demand Five levers for IT efficiency: https://www.hpe.com/h22228/video-gallery/us/en/Discover2023-26015/sustainable-it--a-strategic-approach-to-efficiency/video/?lang=en-USJapan's autonomous highway: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0v0zAxu5Wo

In this episode we are looking at how AI is forcing us to rethink efficiency - and pushing us to do better.As the energy usage of our IT infrastructure - especially data centers - creeps ever higher, organizations are thinking more seriously about how to make the whole process more efficient, and get more out of the tech and resources we have - potentially making AI not only more sustainable, but also cheaper.And that's where today's guest comes in. Discussing the topic with us is Dr John Frey, Chief Technologist for Sustainable Transformation at Hewlett Packard Enterprise.This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About this week's guest: Dr John Frey: https://sustainablebrands.com/is/john-frey Sources cited in this week's episode:World Economic Forum statistics on data center energy use: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/07/generative-ai-energy-emissions/Goldman Sachs report into growing AI energy demands: https://www.goldmansachs.com/insights/articles/AI-poised-to-drive-160-increase-in-power-demand Five levers for IT efficiency: https://www.hpe.com/h22228/video-gallery/us/en/Discover2023-26015/sustainable-it--a-strategic-approach-to-efficiency/video/?lang=en-USJapan's autonomous highway: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0v0zAxu5Wo

In this episode we are looking at how AI is forcing us to rethink efficiency - and pushing us to do better.As the energy usage of our IT infrastructure - especially data centers - creeps ever higher, organizations are thinking more seriously about how to make the whole process more efficient, and get more out of the tech and resources we have - potentially making AI not only more sustainable, but also cheaper.And that's where today's guest comes in. Discussing the topic with us is Dr John Frey, Chief Technologist for Sustainable Transformation at Hewlett Packard Enterprise.This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About this week's guest: Dr John Frey: https://sustainablebrands.com/is/john-frey Sources cited in this week's episode:World Economic Forum statistics on data center energy use: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/07/generative-ai-energy-emissions/Goldman Sachs report into growing AI energy demands: https://www.goldmansachs.com/insights/articles/AI-poised-to-drive-160-increase-in-power-demand Five levers for IT efficiency: https://www.hpe.com/h22228/video-gallery/us/en/Discover2023-26015/sustainable-it--a-strategic-approach-to-efficiency/video/?lang=en-USJapan's autonomous highway: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0v0zAxu5Wo

Tye Brady, Chief Technologist for Robotics at Amazon discusses the smart glasses that are being developed to guide delivery drivers, and decrease delivery times with Bloomberg's Tim Stenovec and Emily Graffeo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we explore the role artificial intelligence can play in advancing sustainability outcomes — and how the energy demands from generative AI programs could change over time.  We talk with Hussein Shel, Chief Technologist and Head of Upstream Digital Transformation, Energy and Utility at Amazon Web Services (AWS), a cloud-computing and technology services company and a subsidiary of Amazon.  AI has been a major focus at sustainability events throughout 2024 and will be a topic at the UN's COP29 climate change conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, which begins Nov. 11.   In the interview, Hussein explains how AWS is leveraging AI, machine learning and more efficient computing hardware to address sustainability challenges, particularly in optimizing energy usage and integrating renewables onto the grid.   "Most of these models are getting more and more optimized,” Hussein says. “They're becoming more and more intelligent ... reducing potentially the consumption of energy needed to retrain."  This interview took place on the sidelines of The Nest Climate Campus, where ESG Insider was an official podcast during Climate Week NYC.  Listen to our interview with the head of the Electric Power Research Institute on how AI is driving up electricity demand: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/ceraweek-how-energy-transition-discussions-are-shifting   This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global.      Copyright ©2024 by S&P Global     DISCLAIMER     By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.     S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Tianqi Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Machine Learning Department and Computer Science Department at Carnegie Mellon University and the Chief Technologist of OctoML. His research focuses on the intersection of machine learning and systems. Tianqi's PhD thesis is titled "Scalable and Intelligent Learning Systems," which he completed in 2019 at the University of Washington. We discuss his influential work on machine learning systems, starting with the development of XGBoost,an optimized distributed gradient boosting library that has had an enormous impact in the field. We also cover his contributions to deep learning frameworks like MXNet and machine learning compilation with TVM, and connect these to modern generative AI. - Episode notes: www.wellecks.com/thesisreview/episode48.html - Follow the Thesis Review (@thesisreview) and Sean Welleck (@wellecks) on Twitter - Follow Tianqi Chen on Twitter (@tqchenml) - Support The Thesis Review at www.patreon.com/thesisreview or www.buymeacoffee.com/thesisreview

Google shares fell on news of an AI reorganization, announcing it's moving the Gemini Apps team under DeepMind and shifting a search and ads executive to a Chief Technologist role. But investors might be missing the bigger picture – instead of viewing it as an example that Google is increasingly willing to sacrifice some of its search advantages for an edge in AI.  

Google-ceo sundar Pichai heeft in een memo laten weten dat het team dat werkt aan de AI-functie van Gemini onderdeel wordt van de AI-onderzoekstak DeepMind. Daarmee hoopt het bedrijf de ontwikkeling van AI te versnellen en te stroomlijnen. Google DeepMind is bekend van de meer experimentele AI-ontwikkeling, zoals AlphaFold, het AI-model dat eiwitstructuren kan ontdekken. De topman van DeepMind ontving vorige week nog de Nobel Prijs voor de Scheikunde voor de ontwikkeling van Alphafold. Tot nu toe werkte het Gemini-team samen met de ontwikkelaars van de Google Assistent, maar die medewerkers zullen onderdeel worden van Platforms & Devices binnen Google. Daarmee zal bij de slimme assistent vooral de focus komen op het gebruikersinterface. Of Gemini nog altijd de Google Assistent gaat vervangen is onduidelijk. Ook het bestuur bij Google krijgt wat verandering. De topman van de advertentiedivisie en zoekmachine, Prabhakar Raghavan, is aangesteld als nieuwe Chief Technologist bij Google. Hij overziet in die rol de technologische ontwikkelingen van het bedrijf. Google moet zich langzaam voorbereiden op een mogelijke opbreking van het bedrijf, omdat een Amerikaanse rechter concludeerde dat het bedrijf met de zoekmachine en advertentiedienst een illegale monopolie heeft. Verder in deze Tech Update: De hacker van het X-account van de SEC is opgepakt door de FBI, nadat hij in januari met een nepbericht over bitcoinfondsen zorgde voor chaos op de cryptobeurs. Zometeen in de Schaal van Hebben: De DJI Neo-drone  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Space Competition: How To Better De-Risk Adversarial Threats To Space Systems' Value This episode was recorded before a live audience at the Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center's Value of Space Summit, convened in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The discussion focuses on threat trends, the lack of insurance cover for certain types of attacks; and how to better secure the value of space systems. Laura Winter speaks with Chris Kunstadter, President at Triton Space; Tomas Peña, Chief Technologist for Cyber Operations at L3Harris Technologies; and Sam Visner, the Space-ISAC Chairman.

Learn about Amazon's 750,000+ robot fleet and the future of human-robot collaboration. I am joined by Tye Brady, Chief Technologist at Amazon Robotics, to explore how AI and robots are transforming e-commerce.

Customer service is tough for everyone, but how do we make it better for the employee and for the customer?Business contact centres are starting to use AI at the very first step of their customer interactions. By automating elements of the customer service interaction and using AI insights, staff can resolve service incidents faster and keep customers happy.Our team of experts, Andrew Hermsen, Softcat's Chief Technologist for Data, Automation and AI, and Lucky Sharma, Senior Partner Solutions Architect at AWS are here to answer the key questions to understand if AI contact centres are the future, and as always, to talk tech in simple jargon free language.If you want to listen to more episodes from this season, new ones are released on the last Tuesday of every month. Alternatively, you can stream or download all episodes from every season on your preferred platform.Have you got a burning question for the team? Please send an email to HelenGi@softcat.com and visit softcat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Ryan Connell is joined by John Janek, Chief Technologist at Dev Technology Group, to talk about the critical elements of rapid acquisitions and agile budgeting in government. John shares his insights on the evolving role of technology in hiring and organizational improvements, the importance of community, the need for cross-functional collaboration, and why transparency is the ultimate value stream. Tune in for practical advice on fostering community, leveraging technology, and the impactful shift of dynamic team building. TIMESTAMPS: (0:30) Who is John Janek (1:39) The importance of community in government (6:32) The secret to rapid acquisition (9:06) How technology plays a role in problem-solving (13:18) What is systems thinking? (17:58) Will we ever achieve agile budgeting in government? (20:48) Transparency is the ultimate disinfectant (31:25) The power of sitting next to someone in meetings LINKS: Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/ Follow John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjanek/ Dev Technology: https://devtechnology.com/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds: https://www.tradewindai.com/

HP released the findings of a global survey highlighting the growing concern over nation-state threat actors targeting physical supply chains and tampering with device hardware and firmware integrity. The study of 800 IT and security decision-makers (ITSDMs) responsible for device security highlights the need for businesses to focus on device hardware and firmware integrity, with attacks on hardware supply chains and device tampering expected to increase. Key findings from the HP Wolf Security Study include: Almost one in five (19%) organisations surveyed say they have been impacted by nation-state threat actors targeting physical PC, laptop or printer supply chains. In the US, this figure rises to 29%. Over a third (35%) of organisations surveyed believe that they or others they know have already been impacted by nation-state threat actors targeting supply chains to try and insert malicious hardware or firmware into devices. Overall, 91% believe nation-state threat actors will target physical PC, laptop or printer supply chains to insert malware or malicious components into hardware and/or firmware. Almost two-thirds (63%) believe the next major nation-state attack will involve poisoning hardware supply chains to sneak in malware. "System security relies on strong supply chain security, starting with the assurance that devices are built with the intended components and haven't been tampered with during transit. If an attacker compromises a device at the firmware or hardware layer, they'll gain unparalleled visibility and control over everything that happens on that machine. Just imagine what that could look like if it happens to the CEO's laptop," comments Alex Holland, Principal Threat Researcher in the HP Security Lab. Holland continues, "Such attacks are incredibly hard to detect, as most security tools sit within the operating system. Moreover, attacks that successfully establish a foothold below the OS are very difficult to remove and remediate, adding to the challenge for IT security teams." Considering the scale of the challenge, it's unsurprising that 78% of ITSDMs say their attention to software and hardware supply chain security will grow as attackers try to infect devices during transit. Organisations are concerned that they are blind and unequipped to mitigate device supply chain threats like tampering. Over half (51%) of ITSDMs are concerned that they cannot verify if PC, laptop or printer hardware and firmware have been tampered with during transit. A further 77% say they need a way to verify hardware integrity to mitigate the risk of device tampering. "In today's threat landscape, managing security across a distributed hybrid workplace environment must start with the assurance that devices haven't been tampered with at the lower level. This is why HP is focused on delivering PCs and printers with industry-leading hardware and firmware security foundations designed for resilience, to allow organisations to manage, monitor and remediate device hardware and firmware security throughout the lifetime of devices, across the fleet," comments Boris Balacheff, Chief Technologist for Security Research and Innovation, HP Inc. Security Lab. In recognition of these risks, HP Wolf Security is advising customers to take the following steps to help proactively manage device hardware and firmware security right from the factory: Adopt Platform Certificate technology, designed to enable verification of hardware and firmware integrity upon device delivery. Securely manage firmware configuration of your devices, using technology like HP Sure Admin (for PCs) or HP Security Manager (Support). These enable administrators to manage firmware remotely using public-key cryptography, eliminating the use of less secure password-based methods. Take advantage of vendor factory services to enable hardware and firmware security configurations right from the factory, such as HP Tamper Lock, Sure Admin, or Sure Recover technologies. Monitor o...

Guest: Dr. Dustin Sachs, Chief Technologist and Senior Director of Programs, CyberRisk Alliance [https://twitter.com/cyberriskall]Website: https://https://www.cyberriskalliance.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinsachsHost: Dr. Rebecca WynnOn ITSPmagazine  

0:00 - Amy & John get help from Mike Scott to figure out why flights have been grounded at airports across the globe   6:43 - Trump's RNC Speech    27:04 - Trump speech cont   43:49 - Neil Chilson, former Chief Technologist for the FTC and currently Head of AI Policy at the Abundance Institute, helps explain the CrowdStrike outages affecting globe. Follow Neil on X @neil_chilson   54:29 - Host of FOX News' Special Report, Bret Baier, offers his review of the RNC. Bret is also the best selling  author of To Rescue the Constitution: George Washington and the Fragile American Experiment and The History Club: Duel Across Time   01:10:00 - Michael Steele has a lot of questions about assassination attempt 01:28:38 - Noted economist, Stephen Moore, is impressed by the transformation of Trump. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:40:11 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Security Podcast of Silicon Valley, host Jon McLachlan sits down with Dr. Georgianna Shea, the Chief Engineer at MITRE and Chief Technologist at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Dr. Shea shares her extensive experience in cybersecurity, from her work with the Department of Defense to her current role in influencing national security policy. Discover her insights on the importance of resilience in cybersecurity, the significance of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), and how AI and quantum computing are shaping the future of cyber defense. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with one of the industry's leading experts.

Les Johnson - Author & Chief Technologist with NASA @LesAuthor @IRG_Space

0:00 - Cohen admits on the stand to stealing from Trump   12:28 - Matlock reboot   30:05 - Reparations & Race Based Grants   51:58 - Illegal immigrant Yaniry Pena doesn't like Rochester, NY   01:05:42 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights   01:08:02 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation's Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies,   and throw off this oppressive regime"   01:25:11 - Ted Dabrowski, president at Wirepoints, observes the mass exodus out of Illinois. Get Ted's latest at wirepoints.org    01:41:35 - Neil Chilson, former Chief Technologist for the FTC and currently Head of AI Policy at the Abundance Institute: AI is No Reason to Limit Political Speech. For more from Neil, check out his substack outofcontrol.substack.com 01:58:00 - John Tamny, editor of RealClearMarkets & Director of the Center for Economic Freedom at FreedomWorks: The Operation Warp Speed Story Worsens By the Day. Grab a copy of John's most recent book  The Money Confusion: How Illiteracy about Currencies and Inflation Sets the Stage for the Crypto RevolutionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Skwarek, owner & chief technologist of S-FX.com Small Business Solutions, stops by the show to tell us his remarkable journey of turning personal tragedy into professional triumph. Shane opens up about the impact of losing his father just as he was graduating college and how this defining moment shaped his entrepreneurial spirit. With raw honesty, he shares the challenges of leaving a secure job to build his own tech business, the lessons learned from early failures, and the resilience needed to succeed. Shane's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and finding strength in adversity, offering invaluable insights for anyone looking to overcome the complexities of personal and professional life.Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcome to the Eternal Optimist Podcast00:00:51 - Introducing Shane Skwarek: Owner & Chief Technologist of S-FX.com Small Business Solutions00:01:46 - Insights on Shane's Life and Business00:03:28 - Shane's Hobbies: Video Games and Pro Wrestling00:05:15 - The Magic of Old-School Gaming00:10:32 - Nostalgia Trip: A Deeper Dive into Video Games00:13:42 - Facing Challenges: Shane's Personal Journey00:15:30 - Shane's Father's Battle with Cancer00:18:50 - Balancing Grief and Final Exams00:21:05 - The Impact of Loss on Career Choices00:24:10 - Career Pivot: Employee to Entrepreneur00:29:00 - Learning Through Loss: A Son's Reflection00:31:36 - The Entrepreneurial Leap: Overcoming Fear00:34:07 - Business Failures and Lessons Learned00:39:21 - Client Relationships and Business Strategy00:42:57 - Embracing Failure and Learning from It00:44:42 - Inspiration from Books, Music, and OptimismLinks And Resources:Shane on LinkedInS-FX.com Small Business SolutionsBook Recommendations:The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy FerrisTuesdays with Morrie by Mitch AlbomThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Eternal Optimist? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

The next BriefingsDirect expert interview podcast explores best practices for deploying artificial intelligence (AI) with a focus on sustainability and strategic business benefits. As AI rises as an imperative that impacts companies at nearly all levels, proper concern for efficiency around energy use and resources management has emerged as a key ingredient of success -- or failure.  It's becoming increasingly evident that AI deployments will demand vast resources -- energy, water, skills, and upgraded or wholly new data center and electrical grid infrastructures. Read a  full transcript or download a copy.  Stay tuned to learn why factoring the full and long-term benefits — accurately weighed against the actual costs — is essential to assuring the desired business outcomes from AI implementations. Only by calculating the true and total expected costs in the fullest sense can businesses predict the proper fit-for-purpose use for large deployments of AI systems. Here to share the latest findings and best planning practices for sustainable AI is John Frey, Director and Chief Technologist of Sustainable Transformation at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). The discussion is moderated by Dana Gardner, Principal Analyst at Interarbor Solutions. Subscribe to the podcast. Read a full transcript or download a copy. Sponsor: Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

Developing and maintaining resilient and secure data centers is a huge part of cybersecurity readiness. Spiros Liolis, Chief Technologist and Managing Consultant, EYP Mission Critical Facilities, Part of Ramboll, joins me to discuss the challenges and best practices of creating and maintaining state-of-the-art data centers. Topics covered include a) elements and attributes of resilient data centers, b) creating and maintaining a resilient and adaptive data center, and c) the different types of risks – geological, meteorological, and human – that must be considered when building and maintaining the data centers.Time Stamps00:02 -- Introduction00:49 -- Setting the Stage and Context for the Discussion01:54 -- Guest's Professional Highlights02:56 -- Overview of Data Center Resiliency05:41 -- Criticality of Data Centers 07:53 -- Key Elements of a Resilient Data Center12:06 -- Build Your Own or Co-locate15:00 -- Assessing the Effectiveness of a Data Center19:32 -- Significance of Simulated Exercises/Tabletop Exercises21:46 -- Importance of On-Site Visits23:56 -- Technical, Commercial and Operational Due Diligence26:17 -- Adaptive Design28:32 -- Data Center Facility Locations30:15 -- Best Practices & Final ThoughtsMemorable Spiros Liolis Quotes/Statements"Everything we do today, as professionals and as consumers, relies heavily on data centers.""There's a cloud of course, but nothing up there, 35,000 feet above the ground, is hosting servers. The cloud is practically data centers on Earth, right.""What do we mean by secure and resilient data centers? will refer to the ability of essential data center infrastructure to withstand and recover from disruptions and ensure their continued operations.""When we talk about potential threats, we need to think of them in terms of geological, meteorological, accidental, or even intentional risks. These are primarily the risk types we talk about when it comes to data center resiliency.""The moment you power up a data center, you practically cannot shut it down.""So the resiliency of a data center must consider how to build enough redundancy by design and by implementation into these data centers.""So our methodology is to look at the different risk factors that may have an impact on the facility itself, whether it is your own, or whether it is being hosted; you need to evaluate, and measure the impact of different risks and these are geological risks, meteorological risks and human risks, whether accidental or unintentional.""Nothing beats an on-site visit to check a data center's resiliency.""So the hybrid design is really all about building the necessary critical infrastructure that capitalizes on multiple sources of energy.""Education awareness is absolutely paramount. And that is probably one of our faults as well, data centers today are considered to be the naughty neighbors. I mean, they say, Oh, they're energy consuming, they take our water, they take our power; we as an industry need to educate our communities, we need to tell them what is it that we do. And of course, we need to make sure that we build them in a sustainable way, we'll use renewables, we will become community friendly. All of that must happen."Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee and Subscribe to the PodcastPlease subscribe to the podcast, so you don't miss any new episodes! And please leave the show a rating if you like what you hear. New episodes release every two weeks. Connect with Dr. Chatterjee on these platforms:...

Join Professor Kevin Werbach and Elham Tabassi, Associate Director for Emerging Technologies at NIST, as they explore the nuances of the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (RMF). Their discussion illuminates the science of measurement, the challenges of operationalizing legal and governance requirements for AI, and the pursuit of standards for trustworthy AI. During the conversation, they delve into the diverse challenges businesses face when adopting the AI RMF and how the Trustworthy AI Resource Center serves as a critical tool to keeping entities at the forefront of technology. They examine the intricate task of measuring AI systems, tackling biases of all kinds, and overcoming the socio-technical barriers that influence the development of standards. With NIST's non-regulatory role fostering transformative policies, the discussion offers insights into the responsible growth of AI technologies, setting the stage for a future where AI safety and trustworthiness are tangible realities. Elham Tabassi is Associate Director of Emerging Technologies at NIST, the National Institute of Standards and Technology in the US Commerce Department, and Chief Technologist of the US government's new AI Safety Institute. She was named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in AI, because of her role in the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, or RMF. Elham Tabassi: Time 100 Most Influential People in AI NIST AI Risk Management Framework v. 1.0 Road Map for the AI Risk Management Framework Fact Sheet: Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence  

Guests:  Umesh Shankar, Distinguished Engineer, Chief Technologist for Google Cloud Security Scott Coull, Head of Data Science Research, Google Cloud Security Topics: What does it mean to “teach AI security”? How did we make SecLM? And also: why did we make SecLM? What can “security trained LLM” do better vs regular LLM? Does making it better at security make it worse at other things that we care about? What can a security team do with it today?  What are the “starter use cases” for SecLM? What has been the feedback so far in terms of impact - both from practitioners but also from team leaders? Are we seeing the limits of LLMs for our use cases? Is the “LLM is not magic” finally dawning? Resources: “How to tackle security tasks and workflows with generative AI” (Google Cloud Next 2024 session on SecLM) EP136 Next 2023 Special: Building AI-powered Security Tools - How Do We Do It? EP144 LLMs: A Double-Edged Sword for Cloud Security? Weighing the Benefits and Risks of Large Language Models Supercharging security with generative AI  Secure, Empower, Advance: How AI Can Reverse the Defender's Dilemma? Considerations for Evaluating Large Language Models for Cybersecurity Tasks Introducing Google's Secure AI Framework Deep Learning Security and Privacy Workshop  Security Architectures for Generative AI Systems ACM Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Security Conference on Applied Machine Learning in Information Security  

On this episode, I'm joined by Raju Rajan, Chief Technologist for US East Globals at Hewlett Packard Enterprises and the pioneering force behind ReWild Long Island. His journey from the educational lanes of Chennai to the corridors of global tech leadership and environmental advocacy exemplifies a narrative rich with determination, innovation and a deep-rooted connection to heritage.Key Takeaways:(01:33) From Chennai to global tech leader: Raju's transformative journey.(06:20) Education as a cornerstone for generational success.(12:15) The impact of India's rural-to-urban migration on achievement.(19:45) Overcoming the immigrant's challenge in the tech landscape.(26:30) Balancing tech innovation with environmental responsibility.(33:52) The enriching influence of diverse cultural experiences.(41:07) Mentorship's role in tech career navigation.(48:59) Envisioning technology's sustainable future.(53:24) The importance of community in fostering environmental and technological progress.Resources Mentioned:Raju Rajan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajurajan/Hewlett Packard Enterprises - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hewlett-packard-enterprise/ReWild Long Island - http://rewildlongisland.org/Hewlett Packard US East Global - https://www.hp.com/Thanks for listening to the Indianness podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, hit the subscribe button and never miss another insightful conversation with leaders of Indian origin. And be sure to leave a review to help get the word out about the show. #Indian #IndiaBusiness #India #Indianness

Unlock the future of transactions as you ride along with Tom Nipper, Global Head of Energy and Mobility at JP Morgan Payments and Markus Kuhnt, Co-Founder and Chief Technologist of Starfish, two titans in the realm of mobility and in-vehicle payments. They don't just predict the next wave of consumer convenience, they're creating it. Our conversation weaves through the intricate network of digital payment technologies that are transforming your car into an extension of your wallet. Imagine breezing through transaction points as if they were green lights, thanks to the innovative partnership between JP Morgan Payments and Starfish that's steering the industry towards a frictionless payment experience. This episode is a journey through the rapidly evolving ecosystem of automotive OEMs and how they're engaging with consumers well beyond the showroom floor. With vehicles becoming platforms for secure and seamless buying experiences, the industry faces the challenge of aligning with futuristic transportation, such as autonomous driving, while maintaining a user experience that rivals leading mobile wallet providers. We navigate the complex roads of EV charging and biometric advances with insights that shine headlights on the importance of customer-centric design in mobility payment solutions. Buckle up for a ride into a future where every stop is an opportunity for a transaction as smooth as your drive.https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkuhnt/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomnipper/ 

The Power Hour is a weekly podcast that discusses the day's most interesting energy and environmental policy issues with top national experts. Jack is joined today by Flibe Energy's President and Chief Technologist, Kirk Sorensen. What is Flibe Energy, you ask? Well, it is a leading nuclear technology company that wants to change our lives for the […]

The Power Hour is a weekly podcast that discusses the day's most interesting energy and environmental policy issues with top national experts. Jack is joined today by Flibe Energy's President and Chief Technologist, Kirk Sorensen. What is Flibe Energy, you ask? Well, it is a leading nuclear technology company that wants to change our lives for the better with their molten salt reactors. And why is it called Flibe? You will have to listen to find out—and to be smarter than all your friends. In all seriousness, you will want to check out this fascinating conversation with one of the most interesting voices in nuclear energy. Once you listen to the podcast (or before), check out this important article by Kirk that explains how nuclear technology is not just critical to energy production but also for the medical community and you will see why Kirk is so passionate about the issue. Join the conversation with an email to thepowerhour@heritage.org! Don't forget to tell us what you thought of the podcast and what you want to hear in the future. Thank you for listening and being part of the Power Hour!https://flibe.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Quantum Computing industry has been making waves in recent years, transitioning from theory to reality, and Ireland has emerged as a formidable player in this quantum revolution. This episode explores the quantum landscape, its opportunities, challenges, and Ireland's pivotal role. John Durcan, Chief Technologist at IDA Ireland, joins us to shed light on the quantum computing phenomenon. Quantum computers, driven by qubits, offer parallel computation capabilities that classical computers can only dream of. They've entered the era of "quantum advantage," where they outperform classical counterparts in specific tasks, particularly in fields like finance, life sciences, cybersecurity, and material science. The potential for breakthroughs in quantum simulation and optimization is staggering. But, as we delve into the quantum realm, we confront significant challenges. How do we make business leaders understand the value of quantum computing and incorporate it into their R&D roadmaps? John Durcan offers insights into the importance of addressing the quantum software skills gap and fostering education initiatives to equip developers for the quantum future. Dr. Juan Bernabe Moreno from IBM Research Europe/UK & Ireland joins the conversation to discuss Ireland's quantum journey. With its strong tech talent pool, investments in research infrastructure, and partnerships with industry giants like IBM, Ireland is poised to become a global quantum leader. We explore the outlook for the next five years, foreseeing an explosion of use cases, the increasing importance of qubit modularity and quality, and the thrilling race between quantum and classical algorithms driving major innovations.

One of the dark sides of the rapid development of artificial intelligence and machine learning is the increase in computer-generated child pornography and other child sexual abuse material, or CG-CSAM for short. This material threatens to overwhelm the attempts of online platforms to filter for harmful content—and of prosecutors to bring those who create and disseminate CG-CSAM to justice. But it also raises complex statutory and constitutional legal issues as to what types of CG-CSAM are, and are not, legal.To explore these issues, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota and Lawfare Senior Editor Alan Rozenshtein spoke with Riana Pfefferkorn, a Research Scholar at the Stanford Internet Observatory, who has just published a new white paper in Lawfare's ongoing Digital Social Contract paper series exploring the legal and policy implications of CG-CSAM. Joining in the discussion was her colleague David Thiel, Stanford Internet Observatory's Chief Technologist, and a co-author of an important technical analysis of the recent increase in CG-CSAM.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest: Dr. Georgianna "George" Shea, Chief Technologist, Defense of Democracies [@FDD], Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation (CCTI) and Transformative Cyber Innovation Lab (TCIL)On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/drgeorgesheaHost: Dr. Rebecca WynnOn ITSPmagazine  

This episode is a special broadcast live from VMware Explore in Barcelona. This event is at the forefront of guiding businesses on their journey to multi-cloud, and today, we're diving into a topic that's on everyone's mind: the evolving priorities of C-suites regarding cloud innovation. Martin Hosken, VMware's Chief Technologist for Cloud in EMEA, joins me in this insightful discussion. Martin is a driving force behind VMware's technology vision and a recognized thought leader in the Hybrid Cloud and Multi-Cloud communities. A rich technology strategy background and a deep industry understanding shape his insights. Alongside Martin, we're joined by Gavin Jolliffe, CEO and Co-Founder of Xtravirt. Gavin's expertise lies in steering a modern consulting and managed services firm committed to unlocking the full potential of cloud and business technologies for its clients. His perspective is crucial in understanding how consulting services are shaping the future of cloud strategies. In our conversation, we delve into the nuances of cloud innovation from the C-Suite perspective. We discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities businesses face in the cloud domain. Martin and Gavin share their insights on why financial and technical expertise, particularly in FinOps, is becoming increasingly crucial yet challenging to acquire in today's market. We also touch upon the current state of the labor market in cloud recruitment. Understanding what skills are in demand and how traditional cloud skills like DevOps are evolving in the present landscape provides a clearer picture of the industry's direction. Moreover, our discussion extends to the practical aspects of cloud application and management. We explore how businesses can gauge their cloud applications' and strategies' value and returns. This includes understanding the metrics and signals that indicate successful cloud implementation and value acceleration. Lastly, we wrap up with some forward-looking advice for businesses seeking to harness the full benefits of cloud computing across their organizations. Martin and Gavin offer their perspectives on how companies can navigate the complexities of cloud adoption and maximize its advantages.

Tianqi Chen is Co-Founder and Chief Technologist of OctoML, the compute infrastructure platform for tuning and running generative models in the cloud. OctoML was founded by the creators of Apache TVM, the machine learning compiler framework for CPUs, GPUs, and accelerators OctoML has raised $132M from investors including Amplify, Addition, Madrona, and Tiger. In this episode, we discuss the importance of supporting multiple models, the advancements from LLaMA and Stable Diffusion this year, building the TVM and OctoML communities, predictions on GenAI in the enterprise (hybrid ML, for example), whether GenAI is over-invested in & more!

John Dankanich is the Chief Technologist at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. His primary role is to foster relationships and guide investments for technology development for NASA's future mission needs, including efforts to sustain life on the Moon and landing humans on Mars. John believes that space exploration yields technologies and tools that positively impact numerous areas of everyday life on Earth. He is a champion of innovation and a culture of constant improvement. John's expertise is in optimizing trajectory, not just for rockets, but also in life. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Dr. Georgianna Shea, the Chief Technologist at the Transformative Cyber Innovation Lab at the Foundations for Defensive Democracies (FDD) sits down to share her incredible story, moving around to different roles and how that has lead her to where she is today. Her careers have taken her to many different states throughout the years, as she has learned and grew into the roles she took on, from Hawaii to D.C., Dr. Shea has done it all. Sharing some advice, Dr. Shea says "My words of wisdom are take advantage of every opportunity and don't wait for anybody. I try to mentor people and I talk to young people a lot, you know, trying to get into the field and, and I see a lot of waiting on other people." She explains that you are able to work on your own to become an expert, and taking that initiative will be the thing to get you to where you want to be. We thank Dr. Georgianna Shea for sharing her story with us.