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Season 8, Episode 3 | In this episode, we're joined by the remarkable Suzanne Spaulding, a Senior Advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), where she founded the Defending Democratic Institutions Project. With a career that spans critical roles across the intelligence and national security landscape—including Legal Advisor at the CIA's Nonproliferation Center, Chief Counsel to both the Senate and House Intelligence Committees, Executive Director of major Congressional Commissions, and member of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission—Suzanne brings a wealth of insight, wit, and candid reflection.She shares stories from a life spent at the intersection of law, policy, and global security, including unforgettable moments like meeting Gaddafi, leading bipartisan efforts in Congress, and, yes, doing the hokey pokey and singing kumbaya with the KGB. Importantly, we talk about the next generation—how efforts like Girl Security are helping to inspire and prepare young women to lead in national security and public service. It's a conversation that's as thought-provoking as it is delightfully unexpected.Tune in for an episode filled with wisdom, stories, and a few good laughs.
A hacker claims to have stolen internal documents from a major French telecommunications company. A security breach hits Russia's financial sector. Cyberattacks targeting ICS and OT surged dramatically last year. Chinese group Silver Fox is spoofing medical software. The UK Home Office's new vulnerability reporting policy risks prosecuting ethical hackers. Ransomware actors are shifting away from encryption. A sophisticated macOS malware campaign is distributing Poseidon Stealer. The LightSpy surveillance framework evolves into a cross-platform espionage tool. A Chinese botnet is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts using password spraying attacks. Our guest today is Lauren Buitta, Founder and CEO at Girl Security, discussing mentoring and intergenerational strategies. There may be a backdoor in your front door. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Our guest today is Lauren Buitta, Founder and CEO at Girl Security, discussing mentoring and intergenerational strategies. Selected Reading Orange Group confirms breach after hacker leaks company documents (Bleeping Computer) Russia warns of breach of major IT service provider LANIT serving the financial sector (Beyond Machines) Dragos: Surge of new hacking groups enter ICS space as states collaborate with private actors (CyberScoop) China's Silver Fox spoofs medical imaging apps to hijack patients' computers (The Register) UK Home Office's new vulnerability reporting mechanism leaves researchers open to prosecution (The Record) Only a Fifth of Ransomware Attacks Now Encrypt Data (Infosecurity Magazine) Poseidon Stealer Malware Attacking Mac Users via Fake DeepSeek Site (Cyber Security News) Exploits for unpatched Parallels Desktop flaw give root on Macs (Bleeping Computer) LightSpy Malware Expands with 100+ Commands to Target Users Across All Major OS Platforms (GB Hackers) Chinese Botnet Bypasses MFA in Microsoft 365 Attacks (Infosecurity Magazine) CISA Warns of Attacks Exploiting Oracle Agile PLM Vulnerability (SecurityWeek) A single default password exposes access to dozens of apartment buildings (TechCrunch) Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Jenni and Virginia Davidson from Little Green Light discuss whether donor thank-you calls are worth the effort and how to conduct an effective call. Then Jenni replays the top three most popular podcast segments of 2024, including (1) examples of how to demonstrate your nonprofit's short-term impact to donors, even if your program's goals will primarily be achieved in the long-term; (2) a breakdown of the six essential types of social media posts every nonprofit should publish; and (3) The Acacia Company's list of five DEI strategy book recommendations for nonprofit leaders. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Find Little Green Light's Free Resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Girl Security's website: girlsecurity.org — Free downloadable guide with essential social media posts for 2025: nonprofitjenni.com/free — Complete customizable digital content calendar template for 2025: nonprofitjenni.com/coursesandmore/marketing-communications-calendar — The Acacia Company's website: theacaciacompany.com — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2024 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
Although large enterprises allocate significant resources to cybersecurity, many haven't considered how they can tap into the unique perspectives of individuals in underserved communities. How can enterprises partner with community-based organizations to expand the pool of diverse and skilled cyber talent while creating a safer digital global community? Non-profits like Girl Security empower girls and young women from underrepresented communities with the skills, experiences, networks and support needed to become safer digital citizens and pursue fulfilling cybersecurity careers.In this episode, our experts discuss their initiatives to promote a more accessible and inclusive cybersecurity community, highlighting the importance of mentorship, diverse talent, and corporate partnerships. Featured expertsLauren Buitta, Founder and CEO, Girl SecurityAmulya Panakam, Program Assistant of Membership and Professional Development, Girl SecurityPam Hacker, Vice President of Social Impact, Kyndryl
On this episode, Megan and Iron Butterfly's producer Amanda sit down with Girl Security Founder Lauren Buitta and member Kyla Guru to discuss election security and how young women and professionals are tackling this problem set. Lauren Buitta is a seasoned National Security professional and Iron Buttefly alum, who started Girl Security in 2016, the only organization dedicated to advancing girls, women, and gender minorities in national security through supportive pathways. Kyla Guru is a technologist and social entrepreneur who has worked across the public and private sector, amplifying her mission to build a safer and healthier internet for all. She is CEO/Founder of Bits N' Bytes Cybersecurity Education Corp., and currently pursuing her MS in Computer Science at Stanford University. To learn more about Girl Security - https://www.girlsecurity.org/To learn more about Kyla's non-profit Bits N Bites Cybersecurity Education Corp., - https://www.bitsnbytes.us.com/To support The Iron Butterfly Podcast, visit out Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/IronButterflyPodcastTo learn more about Iron Butterfly Media, check out our website: https://www.ironbutterflymedia.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Little Green Light shares research-proven best practices for improving donor retention rates when your nonprofit receives gifts from first-time donors. Next, we chat with Lauren Buitta, founder and CEO of Girl Security, about how nonprofits can demonstrate measurable impact to stakeholders (including funders), even if your program's ultimate goal will only be achieved in the long-term, or if your nonprofit is just starting out. Finally, we take a Rewind back to an interview with Paul Collier, founder of CoEffect, about how your nonprofit can develop its theory of change. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Download Little Green Light's Guide to Acknowledging Gifts: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Check out Girl Security: girlsecurity.org — Check out CoEffect: coeffect.co — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2024 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
Have you ever heard of national security? A few things may come to mind--like top secret government agents--but it's much more expansive than that. In our conversation, expert Lauren Bean Buitta discusses what national security is and how her non-profit Girl Security educates and elevates girls in national security.A full transcript of our conversation is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 082 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
The representation of women has remained stagnant in the National Security at about 20% across the board.Lauren Buitta, a national security expert, is on a mission to get more women into this field. She is the founder and CEO of Girl Security – the only organization dedicated to advancing girls, women, and gender minorities in national security through supportive pathways. There's a lot more to protecting America's interests at home than just considering intelligence and the military. There's the federal government, think tanks, and even the private sector that all play a part and make up over 160 million people in the national security industry.Her goal is to bring more diversity into the national security workforce, which will also help shift ideological constructs to include a broader and more inclusive understanding of the factors that affect our safety and well-being in this country. Lauren began her career in national security in Chicago, IL, in 2003 as a policy analyst with the National Strategy Forum, a nonpartisan national security think tank. In 2009 while attending law school, Lauren launched her consulting firm, Stele Consulting, which provided support to clients on local policy issues, including exclusionary land use policies and racial segregation in Chicago. When she considered what was needed in 2016 (and what was the beginning of Girl Security), Lauren recognized both the continued underrepresentation of women in national security and the need for a more intersectional approach to security. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wishing you had your own cool job?? Not sure what you want to be when you grow up? In a time of transition or reinvention? Are you so busy that you've put yourself on the backburner for awhile? Get Sparked! Understand yourself better and learn what feels exciting and fulfilling for you. Not sure where to start? Julie can help you figure out what lights you up and fulfills you, so you can do a cool job, too! Schedule HERE to do a free, quick debrief to see how you can add more of what sparks you to life and work. Julie Berman is a Sparkologist in addition to being the Podcast Host & Producer of "Women with Cool Jobs".
SWSP is partnering with Girl Security for our annual takeover series, where we pass the microphone to a young national security scholar for an interview with a national security senior leader. In this episode, Girl Security scholar Jordan Tachibana interviews Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for IBM Research Kathleen (Taffy) Kingscott for a discussion on the world of semiconductors and the role of the CHIPS Act.
SWSP is partnering with Girl Security for our annual takeover series, where we pass the microphone to a young national security scholar for an interview with a national security senior leader. In this episode, Girl Security scholar Paden Tranter interviews Glitterpill Co-Founder and Chief Intelligence Officer Samantha Kutner for a discussion on the role and history of domestic extremist groups in natural disaster relief responses.
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SWSP is partnering with Girl Security for our annual takeover series, where we pass the microphone to a young national security scholar for an interview with a national security senior leader. On this episode, Girl Security scholar Kennedy Solaru sits down with CSIS Strategic Technologies Program Fellow Caitlin Chin for a discussion on the various challenges facing the national security community, including the issue of technology privacy and its impact on individual rights.
If you're not entirely sure what a career in national security would entail, look no further than Lauren Buitta to elaborate. Founder and CEO of Girl Security, Lauren has utilized her past career experience to help make the national security field more accessible and equitable for women. She has been named one of fifty women making the world a better place by InStyle, and one of the most influential people in security by Security Magazine. In this interview, we discuss where Lauren's interest in the national security field stemmed from, what inspired her to found Girl Security, and how Girl Security is helping equip young women to enter the national security workforce. Don't miss this episode of Claim Your Confidence where we talk about:Lauren's interest in understanding the human experience and the full scope of how policy can affect communities in the U.S. and around the globeHow majoring in political science in college led to Lauren working at a national security think-tank post-grad, and her experiences being one of few women in the fieldThe importance of diversity in the national security workforce, and how it leads to better policy outcomesHow Lauren had the idea for Girl Security long before she founded the company, and what prompted her to finally take the leap and invest in her ideaThe common misconceptions around what working in national security is like, and how Girl Security is working to help inform younger generations about the importance and breadth of national security and the opportunities that can be found in the fieldFind Lauren Buitta:www.girlsecurity.orgIG: @laurenbuittaLinkedIn: Lauren Bean BuittaFollow Lydia:www.lydiafenet.comIG: @lydiafenetLinkedIn: Lydia Fenet
If you're not entirely sure what a career in national security would entail, look no further than Lauren Buitta to elaborate. Founder and CEO of Girl Security, Lauren has utilized her past career experience to help make the national security field more accessible and equitable for women. She has been named one of fifty women making the world a better place by InStyle, and one of the most influential people in security by Security Magazine. In this interview, we discuss where Lauren's interest in the national security field stemmed from, what inspired her to found Girl Security, and how Girl Security is helping equip young women to enter the national security workforce. Don't miss this episode of Claim Your Confidence where we talk about: Lauren's interest in understanding the human experience and the full scope of how policy can affect communities in the U.S. and around the globe How majoring in political science in college led to Lauren working at a national security think-tank post-grad, and her experiences being one of few women in the field The importance of diversity in the national security workforce, and how it leads to better policy outcomes How Lauren had the idea for Girl Security long before she founded the company, and what prompted her to finally take the leap and invest in her idea The common misconceptions around what working in national security is like, and how Girl Security is working to help inform younger generations about the importance and breadth of national security and the opportunities that can be found in the field Find Lauren Buitta: www.girlsecurity.org IG: @laurenbuitta LinkedIn: Lauren Bean Buitta Follow Lydia: www.lydiafenet.com IG: @lydiafenet LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/ClaimYourConfidencePodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/ClaimYourConfidencePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Summary Jorhena Thomas (LinkedIn) joins Andrew (Twitter; LinkedIn) to discuss her career as an analyst and passion for intelligence education. Jorhena spent 8 years in the FBI as an Intelligence Analyst. What You'll Learn Intelligence What makes a great analyst Her thoughts on the “Intelligence Cycle” The Robert Levinson case How the FBI adapted after 9/11 Reflections Teamwork and collaboration The importance of education Episode Notes Andrew is joined by Jorhena Thomas: educator, mentor, and analysis extraordinaire. It was a pleasure to have Jorhena in the studio to discuss to her career, which began at the Federal Bureau of Investigation where she served as an intelligence analyst for 8 years. She moved on to work at the Washington D.C. Fusion Center, the District of Columbia Deputy Mayor's Office, and in private consulting. She currently lectures at both American University and Georgetown University, and serves as the Director of Mentorship and Professional Advancement at Girl Security. And… Women make up 59% (more than half!) of the FBI's Intelligence Analysis workforce. This has come along way since the first female FBI special agents, Joanna Pierce Misko and Susan Roley Malone, were hired in 1972. However, the work is not done. SpyCast is proud to highlight Jorhena's work with Girl Security, supporting, mentoring, and training the next generations of women in intelligence. Quotes of the Week “All my time with the FBI really gave me an appreciation for partnerships, and understanding everyone has a role to play. And if you respect what they do and they respect what you do, then you can really get some good work done. And I think sometimes people look down on others who don't do what they do. And my attitude is, if they did what you do, then you don't need to be here” – Jorhena Thomas Resources SURFACE SKIM *SpyCasts* The Counterintelligence Chief with FBI Assistant Director Alan Kohler (2023) SPY CHIEFS: From Navy Analyst to State Dept. Intelligence Chief – Ellen McCarthy's Journey (Part 1 of 2) (2022) SPY CHIEFS: From Navy Analyst to State Dept. Intelligence Chief – Ellen McCarthy's Journey (Part 2 of 2) (2022) My Global Career as a Female FBI Agent with Kathy Stearman (2021) Special Operations, FBI, NSC, et al – Serial Collaborator Karen Schaefer (2021) *Beginner Resources* What is Intelligence Analysis and Why is It So Important?, National American University (2020) [Short article] FBI Field Intelligence Groups and Fusion Centers, Department of Homeland Security (n.d.) [Fact sheet] What is The Intelligence Cycle?, SOCRadar (2022) [Short article] DEEPER DIVE Books How Spies Think: Ten Lessons in Intelligence, D. Omand (Penguin, 2020) Psychology of Intelligence Analysis, R. J. Heuer (Echo Point, 2017) Reducing Uncertainty: Intelligence Analysis & National Security, T. Fingar (SUP, 2011) The FBI: A History, R. Jefferys-Jones (Yale, 2007) Articles How to Think Like an Intelligence Analyst, Z. T. Brown, Medium (2021) 9/11 and the Reinvention of the Us Intelligence Community, E. Kamarck, The Brooking Institution (2021) No body, no burial, no peace for Iran hostage Bob Levinson's family, J. G. Meek & C. Finnegan, ABC News (2021) Getting from Awareness to Action on Disinformation, J. Thomas, The Cipher Brief (2020) Tabletop Exercises to Combat Disinformation, J. Thomas, Medium (2020) How the FBI Reinvented Itself After 9/11, C. Nobel, Harvard Business School (2016) Video Adding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to National and Homeland Security, Education, Intelligence, and Fusion Centers (2023) Women FBI Agents: In Their Own Words, FBI (2012) Primary Sources FBI Washington Field Office Statement on the 16th Anniversary of the Abduction of Robert A. Levinson, FBI Washington (2023) The Internal Effects of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Reprioritization, Office of the Inspector General (2004) United States Patriot Act (2001)
Welcome to the Burn Bag's collaboration with Girl Security, a workforce mentorship program designed to help young women pursue careers in National Security. This series focuses on how we can reframe our thinking on National Security — what is pertinent to national security in the 21st century? Who, or what, is missing from the national security discussion? Join us as we explore topics within each episode alongside experts in the realm of national security, hosted by Andrea Ochoa and Girl Security Fellows.As a professor at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and former chief economist of the U.S Department of Labor, Dr. Stevenson was able to speak to Andrea and Aurelia Van der Wilde about the role of economic influence and national security interests at both macro and micro levels. We explore how countries wield economic influence abroad, how we define economic vitality at home, and how having a secure economy is of importance to national security interests. We later delve a bit more into Dr. Stevenson's work researching labor market experiences and unpaid labor. Are public policy solutions plausible? Tune in to this episode as we discuss!
Welcome to the Burn Bag's collaboration with Girl Security, a workforce mentorship program designed to help young women pursue careers in National Security. This series focuses on how we can reframe our thinking on National Security — what is pertinent to national security in the 21st century? Who, or what, is missing from the national security discussion? Join us as we explore topics within each episode alongside experts in the realm of national security, hosted by Andrea Ochoa and Girl Security Fellows.This week, Andrea and Sravya Kotamraju speak with Ellen Chang, Vice President Ventures and head of H4X Labs at BMNT, about the breadth of opportunities available in private sector national security work. Ellen touches on her work and prior experience as a former U.S Navy Intelligence Officer and defense industry expert to provide a thorough break down of the dynamics of government and private sector collaboration, international cooperation in advancing technologies, and innovation in this space. Our hosts learn more about the future of private-public sector partnerships and how younger generations can be involved. Tune in as we expand more upon the various stakeholders involved in our country's security.
Welcome to the Burn Bag's collaboration with Girl Security, a workforce mentorship program designed to help young women pursue careers in National Security. This series focuses on how we can reframe our thinking on National Security — what is pertinent to national security in the 21st century? Who, or what, is missing from the national security discussion? Join us as we explore topics within each episode alongside experts in the realm of national security, hosted by Andrea Ochoa and Girl Security Fellows.Farah Pandith, a pioneer in the field of countering violent extremism, joins The Burn Bag's Andrea Ochoa and Girl Security Fellow Sydney Zulich for a conversation on the role of 'influence' in shaping national security and international policy. Farah discusses what American influence means, and how our country competes for influence with other nations. Farah outlines how powerful democratic values can be powerful in shaping influence, and how globalization may affect America's own position. Our hosts and Farah also chat about how diplomacy can shape influence, and reflect on how Farah's own former position as Special Representative to Muslim Communities was an example of this. They close out the conversation by talking about misinformation, and the role technology plays in exacerbating key risks.
Welcome to the Burn Bag's collaboration with Girl Security, a workforce mentorship program designed to help young women pursue careers in National Security. This series focuses on how we can reframe our thinking on National Security — what is pertinent to national security in the 21st century? Who, or what, is missing from the national security discussion? Join us as we explore topics within each episode alongside experts in the realm of national security, hosted by Andrea Ochoa and Girl Security Fellows. Our understanding of climate security has been limited, at most, to our understanding of climate change and its impacts. Climate security risks have only recently been easing into mainstream national security dialogue, with the most recent National Security Strategy (NSS) elevating the issue's position among other security risks. But what does climate security look like? Join Andrea Ochoa and Amulya Panakam in a discussion with Erin Sikorsky as they break down climate security essentials and what our country should be mindful of looking ahead to future security strategy. Learn more about the domestic and international implications of climate security threats and what a more secure future entails.
Welcome to the Burn Bag's collaboration with Girl Security, a workforce mentorship program designed to help young women pursue careers in National Security. This series focuses on how we can reframe our thinking on National Security — what is pertinent to national security in the 21st century? Who, or what, is missing from the national security discussion? Join us as we explore topics within each episode alongside experts in the realm of national security, hosted by Andrea Ochoa and Girl Security Fellows. Burn Bag Podcast co-host Andrea and Girl Security Fellows Amanda Hart and Emilie Reitinger join Former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Michèle Flournoy and Former Deputy Director of National Intelligence Susan Gordon in a discussion on Refocusing Defense. We talk more in depth about the changing nature of national security priorities in the 21st century, and segue into stakeholder engagement within the national security apparatus. Ultimately, how can we rethink our national security approach while maintaining a strong defense? Join us as we delve into these issues and more as both Michèle and Susan bring their wealth of knowledge to the table.
Welcome to the Burn Bag's collaboration with Girl Security, a workforce mentorship program designed to help young women pursue careers in National Security. This series focuses on how we can reframe our thinking on National Security — what is pertinent to national security in the 21st century? Who, or what, is missing from the national security discussion? Join us as we explore topics within each episode alongside experts in the realm of national security, hosted by Andrea Ochoa and Girl Security Fellows. For our introductory episode, we are joined by Lauren Buitta and Gina Bennett, CEO and Strategic Advisor of Girl Security, respectively. We will go more in depth into the work Girl Security is doing to make the national security field more inclusive, as well as how we can rethink national security to understand the true scope of national security threats. We will introduce our series, and talk a little bit more about Gina's Hunter-Gatherer National Security as well. We look forward to having you listen as we speak with more guests throughout the series!
#STSNation,Welcome to the podcast that brings you the best guests in true crime. Today, we dive back into the Lori Vallow Daybell story. She's the so-called “Doomsday Mom” set to go on trial for murder in April. It's the wildly twisted story of a seemingly loving mother, a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, who becomes involved in the deaths of as many as five people, including her own children. #BestGuests:Tracy Walder is one of the few women to serve in both the Directorate of Operations at the CIA and as a Special Agent at the FBI. From 2000 to 2004, Tracy served the CIA's Counterterrorism Center Weapons of Mass Destruction Group, followed by the FBI's Chinese Counterintelligence team. During her time at the CIA, Tracy travelled to war zones and many other countries. Tracy now works as an author, adjunct professor of Criminal Justice at Texas Christian University, and sits on the Board of Directors of Girl Security. She is the author of The Unexpected Spy. You can find Tracy's Book on the STS Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/survivingthesurvivorbestguestsintruecrime/listDr. Roger Rhoades is a Senior Therapist at the P.A.C.E. Center in Greenville, South Carolina specializing in dysfunctional relationships. He's worked with inmates inside prisons. Find books written by some of your favorite #BestGuests on our #STS storefront:https://www.amazon.com/shop/survivingthesurvivorbestguestsintruecrimeSupport STS by joining our channel membership or become a patron:Patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor#LoriVallowDaybell #LoriVallow #DoomsdayMom #DoomsdayMother #Boise #TJ #Tylee #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #LoriVallowTrial #LoriVallowDaybellTrial
Welcome to Women in Cybersecurity month! In our third episode in the series for Women in Cybersecurity month, CVP at Microsoft SCI, Ann Johnson, joins us to chat about filling the skills gap in cybersecurity and how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is positioned to change this industry. Show links: Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson - Ann Johnson, Corporate Vice President, Business Development, Security, Compliance & Identity at Microsoft, talks with cybersecurity thought leaders and influential industry experts about the trends shaping the cyber landscape and what should be top-of-mind for the C-suite and other key decision makers. Ann and her guests explore the risk and promise of tools and systems powered by AI, IoT, machine learning, and other emerging technology, as well as the impact on how humans work, communicate, consume information, and live in this era of digital transformation. Please note, the opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and are not endorsed by, nor do they necessarily reflect opinions of, Microsoft or Ann Johnson. Book: Not with a Bug, But with a Sticker: Attacks on Machine Learning Systems and What To Do About Them by Ram Shankar Siva Kumar and Hyrum Anderson Girl Security Partnership provides training and resources to girls and young women to help them explore careers in cybersecurity and gain the skills they need to succeed in the field. Since its inception, Girl Security's mentorship program has served almost 1,000 mentees and aims to drive change in national security through education, mentoring, and workforce training. DigiGirlz gives middle and high school girls opportunities to learn about careers in technology and connect with Microsoft employees. The DigiGirlz program gives high school girls the chance to participate in hands-on computer and technology workshops and learn about careers in technology. More than 65,000 students have attended the Microsoft DigiGirlz Technology Program since its inception in 2000. Cyverysity.org - To achieve the consistent representation of women and underrepresented minorities in the cybersecurity industry through programs designed to diversify, educate, and empower. And don't forget to stay tuned the entire month for more! Our remaining Women in Cybersecurity month 2023 schedule: March 22nd (Wed), 5pm EST - Microsoft Security Insights Show Episode 145 - Future Kortor / Lara Goldstein, Cloud Security PMs March 29th (Wed), 5pm EST - Microsoft Security Insights Show Episode 146 - Elizabeth Stephens, Dir of DC Cyber Risk Intelligence We hope you'll join us live or listen to the replays. But more than that, we hope these discussions with leaders in the Cybersecurity industry will help drive your excitement in sharing the message.
Lauren Buitta, the founder and CEO of Girl Security, joins Stephanie, Ilana, and Evan on this week's episode of Secure the Job: Breaking into Security. Girl Security prioritizes serving underrepresented communities, communities in low-opportunity zones, and communities targeted by violence. In 2022, Lauren was named "One of the Most Influential People in Security" by Security Magazine. She was named "One of 50 Women Making the World a Better Place" by Instyle Magazine in 2021 and awarded the 21st Century Leader Award by the National Committee on American Foreign Policy. Lauren discusses what cybersecurity looked like when she first started, current trends that excite her in the industry, the importance of women to the cybersecurity landscape, and how you can learn more and get involved with Girl Security. In This Episode You Will Learn: Why identity and representation are increasingly important in cybersecurity How her time working for the government influenced Girl Security What excites Lauren about the future of cybersecurity and Girl Security Some Questions We Ask: What did cybersecurity look like when you first started? How did the journey to creating girl security begin? Given the current skills gap landscape, what does the industry need? Resources: More details at girlsecurity.org Follow Girl Security on Twitter View Lauren Buitta on LinkedIn View Stephanie Machuca on LinkedIn View Ilana Basman on LinkedIn View Evan Brown on LinkedIn Related Microsoft Podcasts: Listen to: Uncovering Hidden Risks Listen to: Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson Listen to: Security Unlocked Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's up #STSNation,In this episode we talk about what's next legally for suspect Bryan Kohberger. Let us never forget those young lives lost way too soon: Madison Mogen, 21, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20. Police say the killer is 28 year old Bryan Christopher Kohberger. WE WANT TO REMIND EVERYONE THAT BRYAN KOHBERGER IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAWOur #BestGuests breakdown the latest: Tracy Walder is one of the few women to serve in both the Directorate of Operations at the CIA and as a Special Agent at the FBI. From 2000 to 2004, Tracy served the CIA's Counterterrorism Center Weapons of Mass Destruction Group, followed by the FBI's Chinese Counterintelligence team. During her time at the CIA, Tracy travelled to war zones and many other countries. Tracy now works as an author, adjunct professor of Criminal Justice at Texas Christian University, and sits on the Board of Directors of Girl Security. She is the author of The Unexpected Spy———————————————-Tara Malek is an Idaho licensed attorney practicing in state and federal Court in business and commercial litigation. Tara has experience in both civil and criminal law. Previously, she worked as a Kootenai KOOT-knee County Deputy Prosecutor, a Special Assistant United States Attorney, and an Assistant United States Attorney at the United States Attorney's Office in Boise. She is now the Chief Litigator at Smith + Malek as well co-owner. She holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Arizona in Tucson, and she moved to Idaho in 2008 to attend the University of Idaho College of Law#IdahoStudentMurders #TrueCrime #Idaho4 #IdahoStudentsTrueCrime #IdahoLatest #IdahoToday #MoscowMurders #TrueCrime #BryanKohbergerFor Ad-Free & BTS Content ...Support the show ❤️https://www.patreon.com/survivingthesurvivor
In this episode of Shift, I chat with Anna G - an entrepreneur, podcaster, and security professional. We chat about her work with immigrant communities and youth. About Anna: Anna is a security professional with over 10 years of experience in the government and private sector. Outside of work, she mentors students from her alma mater- American University, as well as Girl Security- a non-profit organization preparing girls, women, and gender minorities for national security careers. Anna immigrated twice in her life and is very passionate about supporting immigrants and refugees. In January 2022, she launched AlisAdel www.alisadel.com and the Immigrant Squared Podcast. On her podcast Anna provides a safe space for immigrants and refugees to share their journeys, struggles, successes, and advice for other immigrants. In addition, Anna is partnering with and hosts organizations who work tirelessly to support immigrants and refugees. Links to podcast- Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/immigrant/id1603330838Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4DsYlqVlxHl3Fha5OjN5hO?si=8430bf5d6939420b&nd=1 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/alisadel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alisadel_ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AlisAdelFoundation/ About your host: Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally. As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs. Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX-tUIvseCy5SKgzkZuXv7Q?view_as=subscriber --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support
Welcome #STSNation ..In this episode, two of the very best at what they do discuss the challenges in tracking the Moscow, Idaho killer. Tracy Walder is one of the few women to serve in both the Directorate of Operations at the CIA and as a Special Agent at the FBI. From 2000 to 2004, Tracy served the CIA's Counterterrorism Center Weapons of Mass Destruction Group, followed by the FBI's Chinese Counterintelligence team. During her time at the CIA, Tracy travelled to war zones and many other countries. After leaving the CIA, Tracy became a Special Agent at the FBI's Los Angeles Field Office, specializing in Chinese counterintelligence operations. Tracy now works as an author, adjunct professor of Criminal Justice at Texas Christian University, and sits on the Board of Directors of Girl Security. She is the author of The Unexpected SpyMonica Jordan is the President of Jordan Research & Consulting — one of the nation's most sought after private investigators. Her firm happens to be based in Tallahassee where concentrates primarily on criminal defense and civil cases in federal and state trial and appellate courts throughout the United States. She has handled more than fifty death penalty trials.She worked with on notorious female serial killer Aileen Wournos post conviction team …And, another name you know - Luis Rivera - Trial team (Dan Markel law professor murder) plea resolutionLet us never forget those young lives lost way too soon: Madison Mogen, 21, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20. #IdahoStudentMurders #TrueCrime #Idaho4 #IdahoStudentsTrueCrime #IdahoLatest #IdahoToday #MoscowMurders #TrueCrime For Ad-Free & BTS Content ...Support the show ❤️https://www.patreon.com/survivingthesurvivor
On Today's Podcast: We hear a lengthy update from Moscow Police Captain Roger Lanier. The investigation team spent many hours over the weekend going through tips provided to the FBI Tip Line and the Tip Line email. Police are still looking for information regarding a 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra. Tips and leads have led investigators to look for additional information about this vehicle being in the immediate area of the King Road residence during the early morning hours of November 13th. The FBI continues to prioritize and vet those tips. Then, We're joined by Tracy Walder for a candid interview about the case. Tracy Walder is one of the few women to serve in both the Directorate of Operations at the CIA and as a Special Agent at the FBI. From 2000 to 2004, Tracy served the CIA's Counterterrorism Center Weapons of Mass Destruction Group, followed by the FBI's Chinese Counterintelligence team. During her time at the CIA, Tracy travelled to war zones and many other countries. Tracy received many awards for her service from both the CIA and foreign intelligence offices. After leaving the CIA, Tracy became a Special Agent at the FBI's Los Angeles Field Office, specializing in Chinese counterintelligence operations. Tracy now works as an author, adjunct professor of Criminal Justice at Texas Christian University, and sits on the Board of Directors of Girl Security. She is the author of The Unexpected Spy. 4 Killed For What is a production of True Crime Today; listen & sub to True Crime Today Here: https://availableon.com/truecrimetodayatruecrimepodcast Join Tony Brueski @tonybpod on twitter, and our Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/834636321133023 If you have information about the Moscow, Idaho murders: Tip Line: 208-883-7180 Email: tipline@ci.moscow.id.us Digital Media: http://fbi.gov/moscowidaho
Anna is a security professional with over 10 years of experience in the government and private sector. She mentors students from her alma mater- American University, as well as Girl Security- a non-profit organization preparing girls, women, and gender minorities for national security careers. Anna immigrated twice in her life, and is very passionate about cross cultural communication, and supporting immigrants and refugees. In January 2022, she launched AlisAdel www.alisadel.com- a social entrepreneurship venture. In addition to being an aspiring social entrepreneur, Anna is the host of the Immigrant² Podcast. On her podcast Anna provides a safe space for immigrants and refugees to share their journeys, struggles, successes, and advice for other immigrants. In addition, she is partnering with and hosted organizations who work tirelessly to support immigrants and refugees.
This week on the Iron Butterfly Podcast, we are proud to welcome Lauren Bean Buitta, founder and CEO of Girl Security, a nonpartisan, non-profit building equitable pathways in national security for girls, women, and gender minorities. Lauren has worked for a think tank and founded a consulting firm prior to Girl Security, and is associated with a number of prestigious councils and committees. Lauren is a mom to two amazing humans and was named one of the “50 Women Making the World a Better Place.” In this episode, she bravely and courageously shares her story. Please note that this episode includes some content that may be graphic and shocking to listeners. Listener discretion is advised. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In the final episode of our Women's History Month SWSP x Girl Security series, Suzanne Spaulding sat down with Girl Security scholar Amanda Kay and Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit Assistant General Counsel Kemba Eneas Walden. The group discussed diversity and inclusion in the cybersecurity field, digital crimes, and more.
In the third episode of our Women's History Month SWSP x Girl Security series, Suzanne Spaulding shared the microphone with Girl Security scholar Kelly Huang who interviewed cybersecurity professional and dual Harvard Georgetown MPP/JD Candidate Winnona DeSombre. The group discussed cyberattacks and defense, as well as different pathways to a career in cybersecurity.
In the second episode of our Women's History Month SWSP x Girl Security series, Suzanne Spaulding is joined by Ilinca Drondoe, Girl Security Scholar, and Molly Kellogg, Gender, Climate and Security Advisor at the United Nations Environment Program. The group discusses the intersection of climate, gender, and security, as well as steps to take to get more involved in climate action.
Special thanks to Tom Quinn for joining us in this episode:Tom Quinn on LinkedinMomentumCyber: https://momentumcyber.com/ Girl Security: https://www.girlsecurity.org/
In the first episode of our Women's History Month SWSP x Girl Security series, Suzanne Spaulding is joined by Girl Security scholar Rachel Rochford and retired career diplomat Ambassador Laura Kennedy. The group discusses past and present international relations issues, the role of Foreign Service Officers, and Ambassador Kennedy's incredible career path.
The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Suzanne Spaulding from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) explains why she thinks malign influence and disinformation are national security threats. She also discusses the Foreign Malign Influence Center, various United States authorities, and civics. Resources: IPA Members Only Social and Live Podcast Recording Phoenix Challenge Conference (last week of April 2022) Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes Mentioned #32 Treverton on Intelligence Global Trends and Technopolitics US delays intelligence center targeting foreign influence Beyond the Ballot Report Swedish Psychological Defence Agency Civics Secures Democracy Act Link to full show notes and resources https://information-professionals.org/episode/cognitive-crucible-episode-84 Guest Bio: Suzanne Spaulding is senior adviser for homeland security and director of the Defending Democratic Institutions project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Suzanne has served in a variety of influential national security roles within the Intelligence Community, the Department of Homeland Security, and within the United States Congress. Likewise, her private sector experience covers a wide-range of legal, risk, and security issues. Suzanne Spaulding is senior adviser for homeland security and director of the Defending Democratic Institutions project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). She also served as a member of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission. Previously, she served as under secretary for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), where she led the National Protection and Programs Directorate, now called the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, managing a $3 billion budget and a workforce of 18,000, charged with strengthening cybersecurity and protecting the nation's critical infrastructure, including election infrastructure. She led the transformation of budget, acquisition, analytic, and operational processes to bring greater agility and unity of effort to an organization that had experienced dramatic growth through acquisition of new entities and missions over several years. Throughout her career, Ms. Spaulding has advised CEOs, boards, and government policymakers on how to manage complex security risks across all industry sectors. At DHS, she led the development and implementation of national policies for strengthening the security and resilience of critical infrastructure against cyber and physical risks, including the National Infrastructure Protection Plan and key presidential directives and executive orders. She worked with industry to establish CEO-level coordinating councils in the electric and financial services sectors, chaired the federal government's Aviation Cybersecurity Initiative to identify and address key cyber vulnerabilities in the national aviation system, and worked with many foreign governments on critical infrastructure and cybersecurity, including negotiating agreements with China and Israel. Ms. Spaulding also led security regulation of the chemical industry, biometrics and identity management, emergency communications, and the Federal Protective Service. As a member of the board of directors for the First Responder Network Authority, Ms. Spaulding helped oversee the complex and unprecedented effort to deploy the first nation-wide broadband network for public safety. She is currently on the board of directors for Defending Digital Campaigns and for Girl Security, and advisory boards for Nozomi Networks, Splunk, MITRE, Harvard University's Defending Digital Democracy project, Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and the Technology Law and Security Program at American University. She is a member of the Homeland Security Experts Group, sits on the council of executives for the Center for Cyber and Homeland Security at Auburn University, and is on the faculty of the National Association of Corporate Directors. Following the attacks of 9/11, Ms. Spaulding worked with key critical infrastructure sectors as they reviewed their security posture and advised the CEOs of the Business Roundtable. In 2002, she was appointed by Governor Mark Warner of Virginia to the Secure Commonwealth Panel to advise the governor and the legislature regarding preparedness issues. She was managing partner of the Harbour Group, a principal in the Bingham Consulting Group, and of counsel to Bingham McCutchen LLP. Ms. Spaulding has served in Republican and Democratic administrations and on both sides of the aisle in Congress. She was general counsel for the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and minority staff director for the House of Representatives Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. She also spent six years at the Central Intelligence Agency, where she was assistant general counsel and legal adviser to the director's Nonproliferation Center. She was a member of the CSIS Commission on Cybersecurity for the 44th Presidency, which developed a bipartisan national cybersecurity strategy in advance of the 2008 election; executive director of the National Commission on Terrorism and the Commission to Assess the Organization of the Federal Government to Combat the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction; and a consultant on the Advisory Panel to Assess Domestic Response Capabilities for Terrorism Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Commission on the Intelligence Capabilities of the United States Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction. She is former chair of the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Law and National Security, founder of the Cybersecurity Legal Task Force, and was a member of Harvard University's Long-Term Legal Strategy Project for Preserving Security and Democratic Freedoms in the War on Terror. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn.
Join Kelli and Anne for their 203rd NEW episode! They start by talking about their downsizing life and the physical and mental toll it is taking on them to pare down their lives plus their new obsession with selling things on Ebay and Poshmark. Their special guest is Tracy Walder, former CIA Counter-Terrorism Officer and FBI Agent with a new book called The Unexpected Spy. She went from sorority girl at University of S. California and went straight into the CIA at the age of 21 where her career began with the American tragedy of 9/11. She then traveled the world working in the Middle East and talks about what it was like to experience that. She then discusses her decision to leave and join the FBI as a special agent in LA. After several years there she decided to finally follow her original passion and started teaching. She also works with the non-profit Girl Security, which encourages young women to seek employment in the National Security sector and connects them with mentors that are working in the field. For more info on Tracy and to get the book go to www.TracyWalder.com and www.girlsecurity.org
Lauren Buitta, co-founder and CEO of Girl Security, shares how advancing girls, women, and gender minorities in national security leads to better cyber defense on today's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson. Lauren began as a policy analyst with the National Strategy Forum, a nonpartisan think tank, focusing on a wide range of national and global security issues, including domestic terrorism, transnational threats, and cybersecurity. Ann and Lauren discuss what led her to launch Girl Security, what the industry could do differently to help women grow in security, and why it is crucial to engage young girls in discourse about disinformation? In This Episode You Will Learn: How to become involved with Girl Security The barriers women face when searching for a security career Why we are having issues finding new security talent Some Questions We Ask: How can we remove barriers for women in security? Why is it important to involve young women in uncovering misinformation? What are the reasons behind women only taking up 20% of our industry? Resources: Girl Security View Lauren Buitta on LinkedIn View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn Related: Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault Listen to: Security Unlocked Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.
WAR ROOM has presented our readers and listeners with a number of discussions in the past on Women in Peace and Security. In this episode our Editor-in-Chief, Jacqueline Whitt sits down in the virtual studio with Lauren Buitta, founder and CEO of Girl Security. Lauren began her career as a policy analyst in 2003, and she quickly recognized the underrepresentation of women in the national security arena. In response, she launched Girl Security - the only organization dedicated to advancing girls, women, and gender minorities in national security through supportive pathways. Their conversation includes the barriers young women encounter as well as the incredibly successful mentorship program Girl Security has developed to counter mindsets and misrepresentations.
In this week's episode, we interview Gina Bennett, a senior intelligence analyst who has spent her career focusing on counterterrorism with the CIA's Senior Analytic Service, and is most well known for authoring the 1993 report that warned about the growing danger of Osama bin Laden and his jihadi movement. Gina discusses the warning signs she saw in her analysis that pointed to the growing prominence of bin Laden in the 1990s in the immediate post-Soviet era, and outlines why those warnings were largely neglected. Gina, who was at CIA HQ on 9/11, reflects on the days leading up to the attacks, and provides her take on bin Laden's leadership style and why al Qaeda has been so adaptable. She also outlines why the 'root causes' of terrorism are what sustain terrorism, despite whatever leadership may exist, and how al Qaeda was able to spread its ideology so easily. We close out the conversation with a discussion on diversity in the CIA and the broader Intelligence Community. Gina, who authored the book National Security Mom and is involved with the organization Girl Security, talks about how her skillsets as a mother and as a woman have colored her analysis, and why empowering different types of thinking is crucial to national security, but not present in current policy and political circles.
In this episode, Girl Security CEO Lauren Bean Buitta discusses the importance of supporting, encouraging, and training girls for careers in cybersecurity. She gets into why it's so critical to create — and protect — pathways for young women in order to build a more diverse industry, and why that really matters when it comes to making tough national security decisions that affect the entire population. She also describes her journey into security, and what led her to start Girl Security in the first place. ----------Why You Should Listen:* To better understand the value of gender diversity in cybersecurity.* Learn how to create trauma-informed programming that builds trust and understanding.* Discover how you can help develop new pathways for underrepresented cybersecurity talent.* Hear Lauren's take on how identity can inform security decisions.----------5 Key Quotes:* “Everyone's identity has a place in a discussion about national security because it's the most consequential field in the world.”* “What we are seeing in in our country is evidence of how long it takes to uproot any kind of systemic discrimination.”* “We are cultivating a generation of girls and women who will hopefully be more well represented in the short, near and long term and we hope that that results in more equitable national security policies of which cyber is so crucial”* “Girls and women from childhood live in a world in which they are taught to fear everything … and we do a really good job at keeping ourselves secure.”* “We don't know what a national security field would look like where there's gender parody. What would national security look like if women were co-equally represented? I want to see what that world looks like.”----------Related Links:* Synack.com * https://www.synack.com/were-in-synack-podcast/* https://www.girlsecurity.org/about* https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-bean-buitta/* https://www.synack.com/trust-report/* https://www.synack.com/lp/enterprise-security-testing-101/
The conversation continues with Tracy Walder, beginning with her recollection of her transition from the CIA to the FBI and the cultural differences she experienced between the organizations. After leaving the FBI, Tracy began teaching in hopes of inspiring more young women to pursue careers in national security. As a teacher, Tracy quickly realized foreign policy curriculum was not available to students. This discovery inspired her to build and teach a course focused on national security and foreign policy. Tracy also carries her teachings to Girl Security, a nonprofit organization committed to changing the gender narrative of national security careers while preparing girls and women for these careers through mentorship. Tracy has contributed teachings to the organization, and she is currently on the board of directors. Tracy finds fulfillment as a teacher by introducing young women to the issues in criminal justice and foreign affairs, as it initiates their curiosity. She discusses the impact of stereotypes and gender narratives for careers in these fields, which often discourages women from pursuing these job types. She reveals how femininity is a “disqualifying” myth and how women are often taken less seriously or regarded as less intelligent with this trait. Tracy hopes to instill open-mindedness and realistic expectations for everyone who wishes to pursue a career in the CIA or FBI, hoping this mindset will contribute to finding their paths to success within the organizations. Connect with Tracy:https://www.tracywalder.com/https://www.amazon.com/Unexpected-Spy-Secret-Notorious-Terrorists/dp/1250230985https://twitter.com/tracy_walder https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-schandler-walder-026547130/Connect with Adam:https://www.startwithawin.com/https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/ Leave us a voicemail:888-581-4430
“We want diversity of thought to be accepted,” says Lauren Buitta, the founder and CEO of Girl Security. “I don't imagine kind of a peaceful national security space, but I think one in which difference of opinion is actually valued, both systemically and through institutional policy is key.”ClearanceJobs sat down with Buitta to discuss viewing our national security policies through an equity lens, so that leaders understand the decisions we make in the name of national security and all of the cascading effects that follow. How will these issues affect women, girls, or other marginalized communities? Because all of these issues aren't siloed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ron and Cyndi Gula interview Lauren Buitta - national security expert and founder and CEO of Girl Security. We discuss Girl Security's national security focus to encourage young women to enter cybersecurity and national security career paths. Girl Security was a recipient of a grant from the Gula Tech Foundation. We also discuss a variety of national security news, trends and as always, science fiction that shows us what type of future might be heading our way.
Join us as we conclude our second season of the Iron Butterfly podcast with a very special episode. This week, we are joined by three incredible mentees from Girl Security, a non-profit organization working to forge equity in national security by preparing girls and gender minorities to advance confidently into national security’s many pathways. In this episode, three high school and college students were handed the reins as they sat down with their IC “sheroes,” the Honorable Suzanne Spaulding, the Honorable Ellen McCarthy, and Vice Admiral Kelly Aeschbach. Tune in to hear what our panelists had to say about being the only woman in the room, embracing what makes you uncomfortable, and who did the “Hokey Pokey” in the mountains of Kazakhstan. To learn more about Girl Security, please visit www.girlsecurity.org. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Suzanne joins Ron for episode #17 and discusses her time running DHS's critical infrastructure programs, her continuing work on the CyberSpace Solarium commission, election security and #DataCare. She also reflects on a 2010 Huffington Post article she wrote titled "No More Secrets" which talks about a world in which we have no secrecy or privacy and how this type of transparency can be a positive force for businesses. Suzanne is a Senior Advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and board members of both Defending Digital Campaigns and Girl Security. Her Twitter handle is @SpauldingSez.
In the final episode of our new series, SWSP x Girl Security, host Beverly Kirk is joined by Girl Security scholar Carolina Permuy and former CIA Deputy Director of Intelligence Carmen Medina. The group discusses issues of justice, mercy, and transparency in the intelligence community and why decision-makers should change the way they think about worst-case scenarios.
In the final episode of our new series, SWSP x Girl Security, host Beverly Kirk is joined by Girl Security scholar Carolina Permuy and former CIA Deputy Director of Intelligence Carmen Medina. The group discusses issues of justice, mercy, and transparency in the intelligence community and why decision-makers should change the way they think about worst-case scenarios.
In the third episode of our new series, SWSP x Girl Security, host Beverly Kirk is joined by Girl Security scholar Sruthi Katakam and Johns Hopkins University health security scholar Dr. Gigi Gronvall. The group discusses the holes in U.S. biological policy revealed by the Covid-19 pandemic and the role of dual-use biotechnologies in strategy and policy.
In the third episode of our new series, SWSP x Girl Security, host Beverly Kirk is joined by Girl Security scholar Sruthi Katakam and Johns Hopkins University health security scholar Dr. Gigi Gronvall. The group discusses the holes in U.S. biological policy revealed by the Covid-19 pandemic and the role of dual-use biotechnologies in strategy and policy.
In the second episode of our new series, SWSP x Girl Security, host Beverly Kirk is joined by Girl Security scholar Hannah Barrett and CSIS's Director of the Diversity and Leadership in International Affairs Program Nicole Aandahl. The group discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion in the national security space.
In the second episode of our new series, SWSP x Girl Security, host Beverly Kirk is joined by Girl Security scholar Hannah Barrett and CSIS’s Director of the Diversity and Leadership in International Affairs Program Nicole Aandahl. The group discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion in the national security space.
In the first episode of our new series, SWSP x Girl Security, host Beverly Kirk is joined by Girl Security scholar Meaghan Burnes and AEI's Dr. Kori Schake. The group discuss the difference between patriotism and nationalism, and how the events of January 6, 2021 will shape this question in America.
In the first episode of our new series, SWSP x Girl Security, host Beverly Kirk is joined by Girl Security scholar Meaghan Burnes and AEI’s Dr. Kori Schake. The group discuss the difference between patriotism and nationalism, and how the events of January 6, 2021 will shape this question in America.
In the thirty-sixth episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Sam, Arielle, Grace, and guest Lauren discuss Girl Security, the assassination of an Iranian nuclear scientist, and the TV show the Queen's Gambit.
Lauren Zabierek, Cyber Security Project Executive Director at Belfer Center, discusses her lifetime of pivots and how she perpetually built and grew organizations wherever she landed. In this episode she discusses the challenges and growth in the military, intelligence community, at a startup, and now in academia at Harvard’s Belfer Center. In this episode, Lauren advocated for #NatSecGirlSquad (www.natsecgirlsquad.com) and Girl Security (www.girlsecurity.org). Her transformational moments will encourage listeners to explore national security in a whole new way.
An Interview with Erin Connolly by Kenzie Phillips Summary: A discussion with a rising national security professional about nuclear policy and women in security. Biography: Erin Connolly is the associate program director for Girl Security and a fellow at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, where she previously worked as a research assistant. Erin has written on topics including nuclear terrorism, Iran, North Korea, and next-generation engagement. Erin is currently pursuing a Masters in global affairs and international peace studies at The University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs and Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies. As part of this program, Erin is working with King's College London Center for Science and Security Studies July - December 2020 where she is focusing on nuclear arms control.
Valeria interviews Tracy Walder, the author of The Unexpected Spy: My Secret Life Chasing Down Some Of The World's Most Notorious Terrorists. Tracy worked as Staff Operations Officer (SOO) Intelligence Agency's Counterterrorism Center Weapons of Mass Destruction Group and a Special Agent at the FBI. During her time at the CIA, Tracy travelled to war zones and many other countries. Tracy received many awards for her service from both the CIA and from foreign intelligence offices, to include the counterterrorism medal and multiple exceptional performance awards. After the CIA, Tracy became a Special Agent at the FBI's Los Angeles Field Office specializing in Chinese counterintelligence operations. Following her time at the CIA and FBI, Tracy enrolled in both a master's and a teaching credential program. She taught history and a self-created course on national security and foreign policy for over a decade. Tracy now works as an author, adjunct professor of Criminal Justice at Texas Christian University, and sits on the Board of Directors of Girl Security, a nonpartisan organization increasing the representation of women in national security by building a pipeline for girls and young women through learning, training, and mentoring support. She has appeared on Good Morning America and Fox News and has written national security pieces for Salon, the NY Post, HuffPo and other publications. Tracy Walder earned her degree in history from the University of Southern California and her Master's in education from Chapman University. The Unexpected Spy was an audio book best seller. Since its release it has been translated into Portuguese and Korean. Additionally, ABC network and studio, in conjunction with Calamity Jane and Timberman/Beverly production companies, to create a TV series based on her book. To learn more about Tracy Walder and her work please visit: https://www.tracywalder.com/ For Intro-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/aquestforwellbeingpodcast Podcast Page: https://fitforjoy.org/podcast — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life to the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.
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Updates on cyberattacks against Norway’s parliament and the Hedmark region. A popular TikTok page is infested with scammers. Magecart’s Inter scanner gains criminal market share. Thomas Etheridge from CrowdStrike on the many potential benefits of outsourced threat hunting. Our guest is Lauren Bean Buitta from Girl Security on closing the gender gap in national security. Heading back to school in Miami? Not so fast, kids. And in Northumberland? Same goes there. (That’s Northumberland, England, by the way, not Northumberland, Pennsylvania.) For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news brief: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/9/172
In this episode, we see how many scientists in the desert it takes to build an atomic bomb by watching the 1989 movie “Fat Man and Little Boy.” How did scientists and the military both collaborate and clash in the pursuit of the first nuclear weapon? What was the role of women scientists in this endeavor? Could you actually buy a condo in Manhattan even if you had the budget of the atomic bomb project? Tim Westmyer (@NuclearPodcast) and special guests/nuke experts Erin Connolly (@Erin_Conn17) and Kate Hewitt (@BlondNukeGirl) from Girl Security answer these questions and more. Before we started eating our Pentagon cakes, we recommend: -Day One, 1989 TV Movie -Robert Serber, The Los Alamos Primer: The First Lectures on How to Build the Atomic Bomb, 1992 -Richard Rhodes, The Making of the Atomic Bomb, 1986 -Denise Kiernan, Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II, 2014 -John Hersey, Hiroshima, 1946 -Kate Brown, Plutopia: Nuclear Families, Atomic Cities, And The Great Soviet And American Plutonium Disasters, 2015 -GirlSecurity.org -HighlyEnriched.com (coming soon) Check out our website, SuperCriticalPodcast.com, for more resources and related items. We aim to have at least one new episode every month. Let us know what you think about the podcast and any ideas you may have about future episodes and guests by reaching out at on Twitter @NuclearPodcast, GooglePlay, SoundCloud, TuneIn, Stitcher Radio, Facebook, SuperCriticalPodcast@gmail.com, and YouTube. Enjoy!
Girl Security founder Lauren Buitta joined host Beverly Kirk to talk about how her organization has empowered hundreds of young women to join the national security field. Erin Connolly and Meaghan Burnes, two young women who have gone through the Girl Security mentorship program, joined the conversation to share what they’ve learned through the program.
Girl Security founder Lauren Buitta joined host Beverly Kirk to talk about how her organization has empowered hundreds of young women to join the national security field. Erin Connolly and Meaghan Burnes, two young women who have gone through the Girl Security mentorship program, joined the conversation to share what they've learned through the program.
Tracy Walder left behind a childhood of bullying and headed to USC where she studied history and held leadership positions in her sorority. When a recruiter from the CIA invited her for an interview her junior year, the "up-for-anything" bubbly blond jumped at the opportunity. Little did she know a year later, she would be placed in the counter-terrorism center in the weapons of mass destruction unit and regularly attending meetings with President Bush and the head of the CIA George Tenet. She departed for the middle east and by the age of 25 had already learned how to tail people, interrogate suicide bombers and gather life saving intelligence, all while witnessing death and destruction up close. Her career continued to take her to unexpected places where she was challenged at every level. Her message to girls everywhere: don't try to change who you are to fit what you think the job wants you to be.Episode benefiting Girl Security https://www.girlsecurity.org/Are you following us yet on social? Find us on Instagram and Facebook @allthewiserpodcast. We're also on Twitter at @allthewiserpodWe love hearing from you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nuclear weapons have taken on growing importance during the Trump presidency. Today we’re going to speak with a couple of researchers and analysts — Erin Connolly of the Center for Arms Control, and Jamie Withorne of the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies — who have been thinking about nukes and the cultural and political issues surrounding them throughout the country. (That begins at the 3:41 mark.) And we’ll end (25:34) with a retrospective looking back at the dangerous days of the Cold War, back when the U.S. and Soviet governments grappled with how to protect their citizens from nuclear war. Edward Geist of RAND recently published a comparative history of nuclear aftermath planning called “Armageddon Insurance: Civil Defense in the United States and Soviet Union, 1945–1991.” And he joins us by phone to talk all about it. You can find Jamie's work on classic paintings and nuclear weapons technology here: https://inkstickmedia.com/classics/ And you can read more about Girl Security here: https://www.girlsecurity.org/
Gina Bennett takes the scare out of national security and approaches it as a woman and mother. She talks resiliency, how women experience personal security differently from men and the importance of including girls in our conversations about security. Gina is a member of the CIA’s Senior Analytic Service, and long-standing member of the Senior Analytic Service currently on assignment as the Senior Counterterorrism Advisor in the Directorate of Strategic Operational Planning in the National Counterterrorism Center. She is a seasoned counterterrorism specialist who authored the earliest warnings of some of today's terrorism trends, including the 1993 report that warned of the growing danger of Osama Bin Laden and the extremist movement he was fomenting. We talk about her shift into national security and what I’m calling her sixth sense when it comes to the insightfulness of her work over decades. Gina was featured in the 2015 Showtime documentary, Spymasters, the HBO documentary, Manhunt, and in the PBS documentary, Makers: Women Who Make America in their episode on women in war for her role as a trailblazing woman in the counterterrorism field. She has been featured in the cover story of Newsweek’s issue on “Women in CIA” in 2016 and in a previous Newsweek article for her role as a female pioneer in the targeting; and in a variety of media for her book, National Security Mom. Gina teaches ethics in intelligence as an adjunct faculty member at Georgetown University in the Security Studies Program of the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and at the George Washington University in the International Policy and Practice program at the Elliot School of International Affairs. She is also a founding board member of Girl Security, an educational program to familiarize elementary-to-high school girls in national and international security issues. She is a single mom of five children.
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