Podcasts about Mitre Corporation

Het kwam vorige week als donderslag bij heldere hemel. Een dag voor het verstrijken van de deadline van 16 april werd duidelijk dat er nog geen nieuwe fondsen beschikbaar gesteld waren door de Amerikaanse overheid voor de CVE-database van de MITRE Corporation. Te elfder ure kwam het toch nog goed. Voor nu althans, want wie weet hoe het over elf maanden gaat, als de nieuwe termijn afloopt. Hoe moeten we deze gang van zaken interpreteren? En wat kunnen we doen om een herhaling van de toch wel paniekerige reacties vorige week te voorkomen? We bespreken het in de nieuwste aflevering van Techzine Talks.De CVE-database is best belangrijk voor de security-industrie. CVE staat voor Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures en is feitelijk de standaard voor het melden en rangschikken van kwetsbaarheden in software en hardware. Deze krijgen ook altijd een score volgens het CVSS, oftewel het Common Vulnerability Scoring System. Op basis daarvan kunnen betrokken partijen dan weer actie ondernemen om het oplossen van bepaalde kwetsbaarheden prioriteit te geven. Het verdwijnen, of in ieder geval het niet meer onderhouden van de CVE-database is in de basis verre van wenselijk. Niet dat we zonder die database volledig aan de goden overgeleverd zijn, maar het zou dan wel ontbreken aan een centrale plaats waar iedereen terecht kan voor informatie over daadwerkelijk vastgestelde en geverifieerde kwetsbaarheden. Dat is niet handig en kan best voor wat vervelende situaties zorgen, zeker als de huidige database steeds minder courant en daarmee relevant wordt.In deze aflevering van Techzine Talks gaan we dieper in op de gebeurtenissen van vorige week. We duiden het belang van de CVE-database en plaatsen het in een breder kader. Daarnaast gaan we ook in op de vraag of de huidige plek wel de beste is voor deze database. Moeten we niet naar een alternatieve locatie kijken voor het hosten? Is dat haalbaar? Zo ja, waar zou het passen?Luister snel naar Techzine Talks, met beeld op YouTube, zonder beeld hieronder en via je favoriete podcastapp. 

“As you enlist, you get exciting opportunities, hopefully competitive pay, but afterwards, you get a series of benefits that can really help your life." -Paul R. Lawrence Welcome to another insightful episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast, where your host Kristen Olson engages in gracefully disruptive conversations to question a better way. Today, we welcome the esteemed Dr. Paul R. Lawrence to the TNT mic. A longtime advocate and human of service, Dr. Paul R. Lawrence has dedicated his life to helping veterans navigate the often-complex systems of benefits and support. With his new book shedding light on the often-misunderstood benefits available to veterans, this episode dives deep into how we can better serve those who have served us. Kristen and Paul explore the intricacies of veteran benefits, the importance of lived experience in leading veteran-focused initiatives, and the powerful impact of stepping up to make a difference. Alongside this riveting conversation, we'll hear from our sponsor, Lux Neuro, about the transformative power of neurofeedback. Whether you're in the business sector, a veteran, or someone passionate about meaningful change, this episode offers valuable insights into the world of veteran affairs and beyond. Tune in and join the conversation. Time Stamps: 00:00 Passionate Advocacy from Experienced Voices 04:12 From Frustration to Involvement 10:06 Navigating Social Media Information Challenges 10:54 VA Support for Veterans' Mental Health 15:43 Authentic Leadership Through Experience 19:11 "Unexpected Demand for Government Guidance" 21:19 Outlining a Complex Book Structure 26:19 "Influencers as Inspirers" 27:55 Veteran Networking Support 30:54 Embracing Life's Unexpected Paths 33:26 Lux Neuro Sponsorship & Guest Info Paul R. Lawrence is a Public Sector Vice President with Kaiser Associates, a distinctive professional services firm that helps executives make more informed strategic and operational decisions by incorporating external insights and analysis. Paul helps government leaders address their challenges by developing and then implementing unique solutions. Mr. Lawrence has 30 years of experience working closely with government leaders. Prior to joining Kaiser Associates, Mr. Lawrence was a Partner at Ernst & Young, a Vice President with Accenture, an Executive Director with the MITRE Corporation, a Vice President with IBM Business Consulting Services, and a Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers. He has researched and written extensively on management and government. He is the co-author of Succeeding as a Political Executive: 50 Insights from Experience; What Government Does: How Political Executives Manage; and Paths to Making a Difference: Leading in Government. He is the co-editor of Transforming Organizations and Learning the Ropes: Insights for Political Appointees. He has testified before Congress and several state legislatures. He serves on the Board of Advisors to the Economic Program at the University of Massachusetts and has served on the Board of Advisors of the Thomas Jefferson Public Policy Program at The College of William and Mary. He was twice selected by Federal Computer Week as one of the top 100 public service business leaders. Mr. Lawrence earned his Master of Arts and Ph.D. in Economics from Virginia Tech. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. Paul Lawrence served in the U.S. Army attaining the rank of Captain. He graduated from the Army's Airborne School and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. www.paulrlawrence.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpaullawrence/ BOOK: Veterans Benefits for You: Get What You Deserve ORDER HERE   Connect with T&T: IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Tik Tok: @Madonnashero Website: www.KOAlliance.com WATCH HERE   MORE LIKE THIS: https://youtu.be/ZCFQSpFoAgI?si=Erg8_2eH8uyEgYZF   https://youtu.be/piCU9JboWuY?si=qLdhFKCGdBzuAeuI https://youtu.be/9Vs2JDzJJXk?si=dpjV31GDqTroUKWH 

Failure is often seen as something to avoid, but Dan Ward sees it as a gateway to innovation. Dan is a military technologist, author, USAF veteran, and innovation catalyst at MITRE Corporation, and he and Lou talk about the profound lessons failure can teach. Drawing from his book LIFT: Innovation Lessons From Flying Machines That ALMOST Worked and The People Who NEARLY Flew Them, Ward shares stories of pre-Wright brothers (more accurately pre-Wright siblings) aviation experiments that, despite ending in failure, laid the groundwork for modern flight. He explains how studying and learning from setbacks can drive innovation and problem-solving in any field. Dan shares his innovation team's unique approach to failure: celebrating it with “failure cake.” This ritual helps his team process setbacks, learn from them, and destigmatize failure in a supportive environment. He also emphasizes the importance of storytelling, arguing that even the best ideas are meaningless if they can't be communicated clearly. The conversation highlights how embracing failure and sharing its lessons are essential for growth, whether in aviation, design, or technology. Mark your calendars! Lou announces that Dan will headline Rosenfeld Media's first Failure Friday on February 7, 2025, where he'll further discuss the failure cake practice.

Electromagnetic spectrum which enables wireless communications is both scarce and in high demand. Until now, deciding who can use a particular frequency has been a zero sum game. The government auctions it off, and the winner has it for keeps. My next guest says the current spectrum management process is unsustainable. She led a major MITRE Corporation study, which suggests what it calls a dynamic approach to spectrum management. MITRE's chief spectrum economist Carolyn Kahn joins me now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Electromagnetic spectrum which enables wireless communications is both scarce and in high demand. Until now, deciding who can use a particular frequency has been a zero sum game. The government auctions it off, and the winner has it for keeps. My next guest says the current spectrum management process is unsustainable. She led a major MITRE Corporation study, which suggests what it calls a dynamic approach to spectrum management. MITRE's chief spectrum economist Carolyn Kahn joins me now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As GenAI tools are becoming even more accessible, project professionals are seeing tremendous value when using these tools. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer interview Donna Gregorio. She is the department head of the IT project management office at MITRE Corporation and also Vice President of professional development for the PMI Massachusetts Bay Chapter. Continue reading Mastering Critical Project Success Areas with GenAI: Interview with Donna Gregorio [AI Today Podcast] at Cognilytica.

About the Show:"Now that we've drunk the Kool-Aid and we're kind of on the inside here now, we're really trying to make those other groups feel comfortable with really, the imminent success, if not already successful, Northwest Arkansas ecosystem." Lane PattersonAbout the Guest(s):Joe Camizio: Joe is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Highway Ventures. He has a background in corporate venture capital, specifically at Mitre Corporation, where he worked with government-funded technologies to bring them into the private sector. Joe recently relocated from Washington, DC to Northwest Arkansas to expand his innovative company.Lane Patterson: Lane is a co-founder of Highway Ventures, specializing in advanced mobility and logistics startups. He previously worked at Enterprise Ireland, the venture capital arm of the Irish government, and has been involved in various projects in telecom. Lane moved from Charleston, South Carolina to bring innovative startups to Northwest Arkansas.Dylan Terry (Absent): Another key figure in Highway Ventures, Dylan has expertise in developing business models and has worked alongside Joe and Lane. He was also associated with Enterprise with Enterprise Ireland and has contributed significantly to the formation of what's known as the "Camizio Terry model."Episode Summary:In this engaging episode of the I am Northwest Arkansas podcast, host Randy Wilburn sits down with Joe Camizio and Lane Patterson from Highway Ventures. Recently relocated to Northwest Arkansas, Joe and Lane are eager to immerse themselves in the local ecosystem and develop cutting-edge businesses focusing on advanced mobility and innovative government technologies. Despite missing their colleague Dylan Terry, they share compelling insights about their mission, the unique advantages of Northwest Arkansas, and their ambitious plans for creating new enterprises in the region.Highway Ventures is on a mission to leverage innovative government-funded technologies, often stranded within federal labs, and turn them into viable commercial products. Joe and Lane delve into how they identify promising technologies and the critical role of their startup studio in nurturing these ideas into successful companies. They discuss their strategic focus on advanced mobility, encompassing technologies that enhance the movement of people and goods. Both founders highlight the unparalleled community support, networking opportunities, and the friendly business environment they've encountered in Northwest Arkansas, underscoring why this region is ideal for their venture.Key Takeaways:Startup Studio Model: Highway Ventures aims to create 2-3 new companies annually by licensing innovative government-funded technologies.Focus on Advanced Mobility: The primary focus is on technologies that improve the movement of people and goods, aligning with the strong logistics and supply chain presence in Northwest Arkansas.Community Engagement: The founders have found Northwest Arkansas to be exceptionally welcoming and collaborative, providing a fertile ground for networking and business growth.Relocation Benefits: Both Joe and Lane emphasize the area's conducive lifestyle and supportive ecosystem as...

Send us a Text Message.No better person to explain the benefits you earned by serving than a former Undersecretary for Benefits at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs! In this episode, learn about the overlooked, misunderstood, and underutilized service benefits that often confuse veterans and prevent them from accessing support services. There are many ways we can get smarter about these processes. Let's use the power of community to ensure we understand all the resources. This conversation will go one step further than a traditional TAPS class, discussing how the VA works, how to access care, and what to do when faced with roadblocks. As the former Undersecretary for Benefits at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. Paul Lawrence oversaw veterans benefits programs impacting nearly 3.9 million veterans and talked personally with thousands of veterans attending virtual townhalls during the COVID-19 pandemic. To help his fellow veterans better access the benefits that they are entitled to, after leaving the VA Dr. Lawrence wrote a book, “Veterans Benefits for You: Get what You Deserve,” which was published in 2023. It's a commonsense guide to help veterans and their families access a wide range of benefits. Dr. Lawrence has 30 years of experience working closely with government leaders and was twice selected by Federal Computer Week as one of the top 100 public service business leaders. Paul R. Lawrence was a Public Sector Vice President with Kaiser Associates. He was a Partner at Ernst & Young, a Vice President with Accenture, an Executive Director with the MITRE Corporation, a Vice President with IBM Business Consulting Services, and a Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mr. Lawrence earned his Master of Arts and Ph.D. in Economics from Virginia Tech. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. Dr. Lawrence served in the U.S. Army attaining the rank of Captain. He graduated from the Army's Airborne School and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.Find Dr. LawrenceVisit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTERRead my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.comWatch episodes of my podcast:https://www.youtube.com/c/TheresaCarpenter76

This episode of the podcast was recorded live in Phoenix at the 2023 INFORMS Annual Meeting. Keynote speaker Dr. Les Servi shared special insight on his talk, ‘Operations Research and National Security,' which provided an informative, and dare I say fun, first-hand look at the role of O.R. in National Security! Les is the Chief Scientist Cyber Operations Research at The MITRE Corporation and the immediate Past President of the Military Operations Research Society (MORS), as well as an INFORMS Fellow.  This video has been created with the approval and consent of The MITRE Corporation. The views and opinions expressed in the video are those of the individual featured and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of MITRE.

Thursday, July 25, 2024 Hoover Institution in DC. ​ The China's Global Sharp Power Project at the Hoover Institution held the launch of On Day One: An Economic Contingency Plan for a Taiwan Crisis on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 5:30-7:30 PM ET. FEATURING Dr. Hugo Bromley is a research associate at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge and an affiliated research associate at Robinson College, Cambridge. He is a historian of British manufacturing and global economic statecraft in the early modern and modern periods. Dr. Bromley received his PhD from the University of Cambridge in 2022. Dr. Eyck Freymann is a Hoover Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and a nonresident research fellow at the China Maritime Studies Institute at the US Naval War College. He is the author of One Belt One Road: Chinese Power Meets the World (Harvard University Press, 2021). Dr. Rozlyn Engel is Managing Director of the Treasury, Economics, and Commerce Division at the MITRE Corporation, a nonprofit corporation that has worked in the public interest for more than six decades. In her role, she leads MITRE's efforts to support the economic policy community while also working to strengthen the integration of economic considerations into national security strategy and policy development. Roz joined MITRE in August 2022, after a long career at the intersection of economics and national security. MODERATED BY Dr. Glenn Tiffert is a distinguished research fellow at the Hoover Institution and a historian of modern China. He co-chairs Hoover's project on China's Global Sharp Power and directs its research portfolio.

On this episode of the Cybersecurity Defenders podcast, we explore threat intelligence with Jamie Williams, Threat Intelligence Researcher at Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42.Jamie is a seasoned professional in the field of cybersecurity. Before joining Unit 42, he made significant contributions at the MITRE Corporation as a Senior Principal Cyber Operations Engineer. During his tenure at MITRE, Jamie led the development of MITRE ATT&CK® for Enterprise, focusing on adversary emulation and behavior-based detections.In addition to his full-time role, Jamie is also a member of the IANS Faculty, where he shares his extensive knowledge and experience with the cybersecurity community. With a rich background that includes time at the National Security Agency, Jamie brings a wealth of expertise to the podcast.Katie Nickels blog can be found here.Google Mandiant's article on requirement-driven intelligence can be found here.

I chatted with Tony Blair about:- What he learned from Lee Kuan Yew- Intelligence agencies track record on Iraq & Ukraine- What he tells the dozens of world leaders who come seek advice from him- How much of a PM's time is actually spent governing- What will AI's July 1914 moment look like from inside the Cabinet?Enjoy!Watch the video on YouTube. Read the full transcript here.Follow me on Twitter for updates on future episodes.Sponsors- Prelude Security is the world's leading cyber threat management automation platform. Prelude Detect quickly transforms threat intelligence into validated protections so organizations can know with certainty that their defenses will protect them against the latest threats. Prelude is backed by Sequoia Capital, Insight Partners, The MITRE Corporation, CrowdStrike, and other leading investors. Learn more here.- This episode is brought to you by Stripe, financial infrastructure for the internet. Millions of companies from Anthropic to Amazon use Stripe to accept payments, automate financial processes and grow their revenue.If you're interested in advertising on the podcast, check out this page.Timestamps(00:00:00) – A prime minister's constraints(00:04:12) – CEOs vs. politicians(00:10:31) – COVID, AI, & how government deals with crisis(00:21:24) – Learning from Lee Kuan Yew(00:27:37) – Foreign policy & intelligence(00:31:12) – How much leadership actually matters(00:35:34) – Private vs. public tech(00:39:14) – Advising global leaders(00:46:45) – The unipolar moment in the 90s Get full access to Dwarkesh Podcast at www.dwarkeshpatel.com/subscribe

The COVID-19 pandemic and chronic U.S. drug shortages highlight the health security and strategic importance of U.S. pharmaceutical and biotechnology capabilities during and between pathogenic crises. Geopolitical competition and interest in industrial policy for biotechnology further underscore the national security role of domestic biopharmaceutical infrastructure. Policymakers confront competing health, economic, and strategic priorities in maximizing innovation in technology, business models, and health-care systems in facilitating safe, accessible, secure, and sustainable products, services, and supply chains.   Please join our speakers, Monique K. Mansoura, executive director for global health security and biotechnology at The MITRE Corporation, and Victor Suarez, Colonel (ret.), U.S. Army, senior fellow (visiting) at The Council on Strategic Risks and founder of BluZoneBio, to explore challenges facing the U.S. pharma and biotech industries and approaches to strengthening the national security resilience of those industries in a world marked by health and geopolitical threats.

Peter Kirby returns to the program to discuss the Mitre Corporation and other topics around the “New Manhattan Project”. He explains what it is and how it relates to geoengineering and the agenda behind it. We also discuss many other topics related to the big agenda at play.You can purchase Peter Kirby's book, “Chemtrails Exposed: A New Manhattan Project: Second Edition” at https://www.amazon.com/Chemtrails-Exposed-Manhattan-Project-second-ebook/dp/B088F81XHM?ref_=ast_author_mpb

Peter Kirby returns to the program to discuss the Mitre Corporation and other topics around the "New Manhattan Project". He explains what it is and how it relates to geoengineering and the agenda behind it. We also discuss many other topics related to the big agenda at play. You can purchase Peter Kirby's book, "Chemtrails Exposed: A New Manhattan Project: second edition" at https://www.amazon.com/Chemtrails-Exposed-Manhattan-Project-second-ebook/dp/B088F81XHM?ref_=ast_author_mpb   Links Mentioned in show: Leela Quantum: Learn more about Leela's Quantum Tech at https://bit.ly/3iVOMsZ or at https://SarahWestall.com/shop Mitocure RX: Get long term results with Methylene Blue & Mitochondria Support at https://wizardsciences.com/?rfsn=7902827.b22640&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7902827.b22640 Miles Franklin: Miles Franklin: Learn more how you can convert your IRA or buy precious metals by emailing info@MilesFranklin.com - tell them ‘Sarah sent me” and get the best service and prices in the country. Consider subscribing: Follow on Twitter @Sarah_Westall Follow on my Substack at SarahWestall.Substack.com   See Important Proven Solutions to Keep Your from getting sick even if you had the mRNA Shot - Dr. Nieusma MUSIC CREDITS: “In Epic World” by Valentina Gribanova, licensed for broad internet media use, including video and audio       See on Bastyon | Bitchute | Brighteon | CloutHub | Odysee | Rumble | Youtube | Tube.Freedom.Buzz   Peter Kirby Biography Peter A. Kirby is a San Rafael, CA researcher, writer, and activist. He has been researching and writing about chemtrails and geoengineering since 2009. He is a staff writer at ActivistPost.com. Among many others, Peter has appeared as a guest on The Corbett Report with James Corbett, Caravan to Midnight with John B. Wells, Project Camelot with Kerry Cassidy, The SGT Report with Sean, and Coast to Coast AM with George Noory. Peter has been published on websites such as: WakingTimes.com, DavidIcke.com, GlobalResearch.ca, TheDailySheeple.com, and DCClothesline.com. His work has been translated into Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, French, Italian, and more.    

Send us a Text Message.Go to our sponsor https://aura.com/techtualchatter to get a 14- day FREE trial and see if your personal information has been leaked onlineIn this compelling episode, "Is Microsoft's AI Recall a GAMECHANGER or Privacy NightMare ?" your hosts Henri and Destini W dive deep into the digital underbelly of cybersecurity breaches that are making headlines. Featuring guest expert Lee, we unravel the recent devastating hacks on PC Tattletale and the Mitre Corporation, and the far-reaching impacts of these breaches on personal and corporate data.

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.Ukrainian hackers claim to have breached the Russian drone developer Albatross, leaking 100 gigabytes of data, including internal documentation, technical data and drawings of various types of unmanned aerial vehicles.A critical vulnerability in Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server was used to deploy a Linux variant of Cerber ransomware.Cisco Talos are actively monitoring a global increase in brute-force attacks against a variety of targets, including VPN services, web application authentication interfaces and SSH services since at least March 18, 2024. An emerging threat campaign named ArcaneDoor, orchestrated by a previously unknown actor identified as UAT4356, now also known as STORM-1849 by Microsoft.The MITRE Corporation reported a significant security breach within one of its specialized networks, the Networked Experimentation, Research, and Virtualization Environment - or NERVE.

Jack P. Wheeler III was a well respected government worker. He retired in the mid 2000s after working some very high profile positions. But then, in retirement, he didn't fully retire, working as a defense contractor for the Mitre Corporation.  While living between Delaware and DC, Jack and his wife spent the holidays in NYC, but before the New Year, Jack returned to work doing some last minute things.  Sadly though, Jack was found dead in a landfill. His case is still unsolved.  Join Margot as she discusses Jack P. Wheeler III's unsolved case.  If you or anyone you know has any information regarding Jack Wheeler's death and murder, please reach out to the Delaware Crime Stoppers line at 1-800-TIP-3333, or visit delawarecrimestoppers.com. ——- Ways to support your favorite podcast: Join My Patreon Family! Subscribe to Military Murder Premium on Apple Podcast! Rate/Review the Show! Tell a Friend about Military Murder —— Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members.  ---- Follow on social: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mamamargot  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@militarymargot  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast  Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime  Email: militarymurderpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Large language model artificial intelligence. It's like some exotic new oil. Everyone thinks it can make great recipes, but not many know how to cook with it. Well, some people do. Like a group at the MITRE Corporation, which recently won an award for a product they developed called m-chat. For details, Federal Drive Tom Temin was joined in studio by MITRE's Senior Vice President, Cedric Sims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Large language model artificial intelligence. It's like some exotic new oil. Everyone thinks it can make great recipes, but not many know how to cook with it. Well, some people do. Like a group at the MITRE Corporation, which recently won an award for a product they developed called m-chat. For details, Federal Drive Tom Temin was joined in studio by MITRE's Senior Vice President, Cedric Sims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we talk with two outstanding leaders about issues and opportunities in the federal market.  Guests: Malcolm Harden, chief growth officer, Safal Partners and Chair, Industry Advisory Council (IAC) https://www.linkedin.com/in/malharden/ Dave Powner, executive director, Center for Data-Driven Policy at The MITRE Corporation and former director of Information Technology Management Issues at GAO. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-powner-83079214/   Additional Resources: To learn more about ACT-IAC, please visit our website: https://www.actiac.org/

On this episode, we talk with two outstanding leaders about issues and opportunities in the federal market. Guests:Malcolm Harden, chief growth officer, Safal Partners and Chair, Industry Advisory Council (IAC) https://www.linkedin.com/in/malharden/Dave Powner, executive director, Center for Data-Driven Policy at The MITRE Corporation and former director of Information Technology Management Issues at GAO. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-powner-83079214/ Additional Resources:To learn more about ACT-IAC, please visit our website: https://www.actiac.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Four non-profits recently banded together to come up wide ideas for better cloud computing security. Just about every federal agency uses cloud computing to some degree. Some no longer have their own data centers. Joining the Federal Drive with what the cloud safe task force came up with, from the MITRE Corporation, the director of strategic engagement and partnerships, Dave Powner. And the senior principal cybersecurity engineer, Mari Spina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four non-profits recently banded together to come up wide ideas for better cloud computing security. Just about every federal agency uses cloud computing to some degree. Some no longer have their own data centers. Joining the Federal Drive with what the cloud safe task force came up with, from the MITRE Corporation, the director of strategic engagement and partnerships, Dave Powner. And the senior principal cybersecurity engineer, Mari Spina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ransomware, one of the most troublesome forms of cyber attacks, is in the crosshairs of a leading cybersecurity research outfit. The researchers at the MITRE Corporation's Engenuity program recently called for industry to help find out the effectiveness of cybersecurity products designed to help stop. For the answers, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with William Booth, the General Manager of MITRE's evaluations program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ransomware, one of the most troublesome forms of cyber attacks, is in the crosshairs of a leading cybersecurity research outfit. The researchers at the MITRE Corporation's Engenuity program recently called for industry to help find out the effectiveness of cybersecurity products designed to help stop. For the answers, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with William Booth, the General Manager of MITRE's evaluations program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sersie and Gigi sit down with the amazing vegan superhero, Dr. Daphne Bascom. Dr. Bascom shares her journey to lifestyle medicine and becoming vegan. They have a candid conversation about Health Equity and how lifestyle medicine concepts can help underserved communities prevent, treat, and possibly reverse common chronic diseases. About Daphne Bascom: Daphne Bascom, MD, PhD, is a certified health coach and Coaching Team leader with The Vegan Gym.  Before relocating to Virginia to join the MITR corporation, Daphne was the Vice President of Population Health for St. Luke's Health System in Kansas City. As part of the population health team, she partnered with health systems, payors, and community partners to support managed care contracts with multi-million-dollar performance-based incentive opportunities. Daphne continues to work as a consultant for MITRE Corporation as a Principal Health Practice and Systems Engineer with the VA Health, Innovation & Central Office. As part of her multifaceted career, Dr. Bascom was a senior vice president and the medical director at the YMCA of Greater Kansas City. In 2018, Dr. Bascom also served as Y-USA's Chief Health Officer. In this role, she helped local Ys define and operationalize local clinical integration strategies while leveraging existing evidence-based health programs.    Dr. Bascom was previously a Vice President and Chief Medical Officer with Cerner Corporation. Before re-joining Cerner, Dr. Bascom was Chief Clinical Systems Officer for Cleveland, Ohio's Cleveland Clinic Health System. During her time at the clinic, Dr. Bascom was part of the innovative team implementing the enterprise health record. Daphne also partnered with the Wellness Institute to support the Lifestyle 180 program. Dr. Bascom completed her fellowship in microvascular and reconstructive surgery of the head and neck at Oregon Health Sciences University and her medical degree, internship and residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She earned her PhD in physiological sciences at the University of Oxford, Laboratory of Physiology, in the United Kingdom. The Vegan Gym: https://thevegangym.com/ Daphne's Websites Wingman Wellness: www.WingmanWellness.com Perfectly Planted: www.PerfectlyPlanted22.com Social Media Instagram: @WingmanDaphne Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dabascom Twitter: @DaphneBascom YouTube Wingman Wellness: https://www.youtube.com/@dabascom Perfectly Planted: https://www.youtube.com/@perfectlyplnted6071 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphne-bascom/ Healthy Christian Woman Bootcamp: https://www.healthyformypurpose.com/healthy-christian-woman-bootcamp --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyformypurpose/message

At NATCA CFS 2023, NATCA Director of Safety and Technology Tom Adcock and NASA ATM-X Project Manager Shivanjli Sharma moderated a panel titled “Meeting the Demands of Tomorrow,” with panelists from Joby Aviation, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), and the MITRE Corporation, along with NATCA Article 114 Rep. for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Jimmy Smith and FAA Executive Director of the UAS Integration Office Jeffery Vincent.

The MITRE Corporation is celebrating the opening of what it says will help numerous federal agencies do a better job of studying national security, climate and environmental issues. The new BlueTech Lab in Bedford, Massachussetts opened its doors to federal agency sponsors last month. It includes a 620,000-gallon tank for testing unmanned surface and undersea systems – the biggest in the region. For more on what the federally-funded R&D corporation hopes to do with it, Federal News Network Deputy Editor Jared Serbu spoke with Nick Rotker, MITRE's Chief Strategist for BlueTech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The MITRE Corporation is celebrating the opening of what it says will help numerous federal agencies do a better job of studying national security, climate and environmental issues. The new BlueTech Lab in Bedford, Massachussetts opened its doors to federal agency sponsors last month. It includes a 620,000-gallon tank for testing unmanned surface and undersea systems – the biggest in the region. For more on what the federally-funded R&D corporation hopes to do with it, Federal News Network Deputy Editor Jared Serbu spoke with Nick Rotker, MITRE's Chief Strategist for BlueTech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are CO2 dangerous for the environment and for our future here on earth? Can HAARP be used to modify the weather? Is it a good idea to block the sun to lower the temperature on earth? To help us answer these important questions and many others we have invited Dr. William Happer. He is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Physics at Princeton University, is a specialist in modern optics, optical and radiofrequency spectroscopy of atoms and molecules, radiation propagation in the atmosphere, and spin-polarized atoms and nuclei.   He has published over 200 peer-reviewed scientific papers. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National Academy of Sciences and the American Philosophical Society. He was awarded an Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship in 1966, an Alexander von Humboldt Award in 1976, the 1997 Broida Prize and the 1999 Davisson-Germer Prize of the American Physical Society, and the Thomas Alva Edison Patent Award in 2000.     Dr. Happer received a B.S. degree in Physics from the University of North Carolina in l960 and the PhD degree in Physics from Princeton University in l964. He began his academic career in 1964 at Columbia University as a member of the research and teaching staff of the Physics Department. While serving as a Professor of Physics he also served as Co-Director of the Columbia Radiation Laboratory from 1971 to 1976, and Director from 1976 to 1979. In l980 he joined the faculty at Princeton University. On August 5, 1991 he was appointed Director of Energy Research in the Department of Energy by President George Bush. While serving in that capacity under Secretary of Energy James Watkins, he oversaw a basic research budget of some $3 billion, which included much of the federal funding for high energy and nuclear physics, materials science, magnetic confinement fusion, environmental and climate science, the human genome project, and other areas.   He remained at the DOE until May 31, 1993 to help the Clinton Administration during the transition period. He was reappointed Professor of Physics at Princeton University on June 1, 1993, and named Eugene Higgens Professor of Physics and Chair of the University Research Board from 1995 to 2005. From 2003 until his retirement in 2014, he held the Cyrus Fogg Brackett Chair of Physics.   From 1987 to 1990 he served as Chairman of the Steering Committee of JASON, a group of scientists and engineers who advise agencies of the Federal Government on matters of defense, intelligence, energy policy and other technical problems. He was a trustee of the MITRE Corporation from 1993 to 2011, he is the Chair of the Board of the Richard Lounsbery Foundation, and the Chair of the Board of the Marshall Institute. From 2002 to 2006 he chaired of the National Research Council's Standing Committee on Improvised Explosive Devices that supported the Joint Improvised Explosive Devices Defeat Organization of the Department of Defense. He was a co-founder in 1994 of Magnetic Imaging Technologies Incorporated (MITI), a small company specializing in the use of laser polarized noble gases for magnetic resonance imaging. He invented the sodium guidestar that is used in astronomical adaptive optics to correct for the degrading effects of atmospheric turbulence.   From September 2018 to September 2019, Dr. Happer served as Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director of Emerging Technologies on the National Security Council.   In this conversation we talk about:   What is CO2?   How much CO2 is in the atmosphere   What happens to the temperature when the CO2 is rising?   Temperature cycles on earth   HAARP can it modify the weather?   Is it a good idea to block the sun?   Advice for young people   And lots more!   Hope you enjoy this conversation!

Welcome to another riveting MITRE episode where Dr. Huntley engages in an insightful conversation with Andy Gregorowicz, Department Chief Engineer at the MITRE Corporation. Andy shares his journey, transitioning from software engineering to the world of public health, where he focuses on system interoperability and patient matching. Discover his passion for public health stemming from the profound impact of vaccination campaigns and how that led him to valuable projects for the CDC, particularly the Childhood Obesity Data Initiative (CODI) project. From decoding data privacy to creating connections between clinical and community organizations, this episode is a compelling exploration of how technology can powerfully reshape public health initiatives and their impact on society.  PHECpodcast.com

All veterans and their families deserve to receive every single benefit from both state and federal governments that they earned by bravely serving our country,In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, our Lean to the Left podcast guest is Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D, former Under Secretary for Benefits at the Veterans Administration. An Army veteran, Dr. Lawrence is the author of a new book, "Veterans Benefits for You," which provides updated information, including some insider tips, explaining how to maximize your veterans benefits.A public sector vice president with Kaiser Associates, Dr. Lawrence helps business and government leaders make informed strategic and operational decisions by developing and implementing unique solutions. He has a long and distinguished career writing extensively about management and government, testifying before Congress and state legislatures, and was twice selected by Federal Computer Week as one of the top 100 public service business leaders.We're proud to present Dr. Lawrence and hope the information he provides will help veterans take advantage of the benefits and services to which they are entitled.Some questions we discussed with Dr. Lawrence, who explains how to maximize your veterans benefits:Q. You served in the Army and attained the rank of Captain after graduating from the Army's Airborne School, and you received the Meritorious Service Medal. Tell us a little bit about your time in the Army.Q. What prompted you to write this book?Q. After the Army, you became a management consultant becoming a partner at Ernst & Young, a vice president with Accenture, executive director at the MITRE Corporation, vice president with IBM Business Consulting Services, and a partner at Pricewaterhouse Coopers. What did you do during your business career to help fellow employees who were veterans?Q. You served as undersecretary for benefits in the VA for three years during the Trump administration. I'm sure that experience helped prepare you for this book about veterans benefits, right?Q. Can you walk us through the key components of your book and how veterans can benefit from it?Q. In your book's introduction, you write that more than 3 million Americans have served in the military since 9/11. How did that event affect veterans and the services they need?Q. What is your advice to veterans who are having difficulty obtaining the benefits they seek?Q. You also are the author of “Transforming Service to Veterans,” which details your journey from a business executive to political appointee charged with providing benefits to veterans and implementing veteran-focused legislation. Tell us about that and why you wrote it.Q. What's your take on the VA and its service to veterans? Are changes needed, especially when it comes to medical care?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

How do a guy from the streets in Bronx end up at MIT? "Well, it's a complicated story and It's filled with failure" John Parmentola   John Parmentola has built a highly distinguished career over four decades as an entrepreneur, inventor, innovator, a pioneer in the founding of new fields of research, and leader of complex research and development organizations with broad experience in the private sector, academia and high-level positions within the federal government and defense community.   In this episode we also talk about: What the Ice age data shows about the climate Parmentola invented a revolutionary new airship The importance of more scientific research And much more   Born in the Bronx, New York, Dr. Parmentola earned a bachelor's of  science in physics cum laude from Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, and  his doctorate in physics from MIT. Dr. Parmentola received the 2007 Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Executive from President George W. Bush for his service to the Department of the Army.  He was also an Air Force Intelligence Agency nominee for the 1996 R. V. Jones Award of the Central Intelligence Agency for his work in arms control verification, and a recipient of the Outstanding Civilian Service Award and the Superior Civilian Service Award for his many contributions to the U.S. Army.  He is an Honorary Member of the U.S. Army STs, a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a recipient of the U.S. Army 10 Greatest Inventions Award,  the Alfred Raymond Prize and the Sigma XI Research Award. He has  presented and published more than 500 speeches, papers, and articles in  science and technology policy and is the author of an authoritative book on space defense.   Currently, he is a consultant to one of the world's leading think tanks, The RAND Corporation,  where he works on defense, energy, and science and technology  assessment, strategy, and planning issues for government agencies, both  domestic and foreign.  He also does work on a volunteer basis for the National Academy of Sciences.   As Senior Vice President at General Atomics,  he led the California-based technology company's Energy and Advanced  Concepts Group, focusing on energy, defense, advanced computing, and  management of DIII-D National  Fusion Facility, the largest such facility in the United States (U.S.).  The Group's innovations include a revolutionary waste-burning compact advanced reactor (EM2), meltdown proof nuclear fuel, setting a new land-speed record with magnetic-levitation systems, and building the world's most powerful superconducting electromagnet for the largest fusion experimental facility in the world, ITER.   While at GA, Dr. Parmentola invented a revolutionary new airship that could provide wireless communications for 1.4 billion people worldwide currently without this capability. As a distinguished Senior Executive in the Pentagon, Dr. Parmentola served as Director for Research and Laboratory Management for  the U.S. Army, directing lab management policy for 12,000 employees,  infrastructure and security for all 21 Army laboratories and research,  development and engineering centers, and led Base Realignment and  Closure efforts for the Army. He also had responsibility for a  $1-billion combined budget for basic and applied research, manufacturing  technologies, small business innovative research, and high-performance  computing. During his tenure with the Army, Dr. Parmentola led the creation and development of several remarkable research centers.  One of them, the Institute of Creative Technologies at the University  of Southern California, won an Oscar for its technical contributions to  cinematography.  This is the work of Academy Awardee, Paul Debevec. Another, the Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologies at the University of California Santa Barbara, supported the work of Frances Arnold, who won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the 5th woman in history to receive the prize.  Tasked by General Eric Shinseki, he led the creation of a new “Science Fair for the Nation,” eCybermission.   For the past 17 years, this competition has inspired middle and high  school students nationwide (including U.S. territories and possessions)  in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.  Also,  while serving in the Pentagon, Dr. Parmentola conceived and led the  development of the world's first robotic dog that  could see and sniff explosives.  This remarkable robotic system saved  the lives of soldiers in both Iraq and Afghanistan and is one of the  Army's Ten Greatest Inventions.   As Chief Scientist, Dr. Parmentola served as the science and technology advisor to the Chief Financial Officer of the U.S. Department of Energy  (DOE), where he provided technical, budgetary, and programmatic advice  to DOE leaders for more than $7B in science and technology investments. He also co-founded the Advanced Systems and Concepts Office of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency to address significant national challenges concerning the threat of weapons of mass destruction.  Based upon a request from Ambassador James Goodby, he led two major studies on the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty for President Clinton.  He received official confirmation from General John Shalikashvili that these studies contributed to the security of the nation He has been on the faculty of M.I.T., West Virginia University, a  Fellow of the John F. Kennedy School of Government and a Principal  Scientist for Strategic Command, Control, and Communications at the  MITRE Corporation.  While working for these organizations, he made contributions  to fundamental science in high-energy physics and nuclear physics,  strategic nuclear operations, and led the creation and development of  the world's most sensitive mobile gravity gradiometer for arms control verification applications. This device is used today for the exploration of oil and minerals and the discovery of diamond deposits. His work in the private sector includes the co-founding of Travel Media Corp. (TMC)  with his wife, Jane Langridge, serving as TMC's chief financial  officer, and chief technology officer for over 30 years. TMC specialized  in the production and distribution of in-room magazines for leading  hotels and resorts, including Marriott, Renaissance, Hyatt, Hilton,  Radisson and Westin throughout the Caribbean, Latin America and Hawaii.  TMC also created and published Expressions for American Express in  Spanish and Portuguese for their Latin and South American markets. Other  TMC clients included Air Aruba Airlines and Copa Airlines of Panama.   Born in the Bronx, New York, Dr. Parmentola earned a bachelor's of  science in physics cum laude from Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, and  his doctorate in physics from MIT. Dr. Parmentola received the 2007 Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Executive from President George W. Bush for his service to the Department of the Army.  He was also an Air Force Intelligence Agency nominee for the 1996 R. V. Jones Award of the Central Intelligence Agency for his work in arms control verification, and a recipient of the Outstanding Civilian Service Award and the Superior Civilian Service Award for his many contributions to the U.S. Army.  He is an Honorary Member of the U.S. Army STs, a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a recipient of the U.S. Army 10 Greatest Inventions Award,  the Alfred Raymond Prize and the Sigma XI Research Award. He has  presented and published more than 500 speeches, papers, and articles in  science and technology policy and is the author of an authoritative book on space defense.

Podcast: The PrOTect OT Cybersecurity Podcast (LS 31 · TOP 5% what is this?)Episode: Nick Tsamis: Leveraging MITRE's Adversary Emulation Platform in OTPub date: 2023-10-19About Nick Tsamis: Nick currently serves as Department Chief Engineer within the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Protection Innovation Center (CIPIC) at The MITRE Corporation where he works to develop strategies for protection against emerging threats on critical infrastructure. Nick led the technical efforts for the first release of Caldera for OT. He holds degrees in computer science and aerospace engineering, and resides in Honolulu, HI.In September, MITRE and CISA announced that MITRE Caldera™ for OT is now publicly available as an extension to the open-source Caldera platform, allowing security teams to run automated adversary emulation exercises that are specifically focused on threats to operational technology (OT).Our nation's critical infrastructure—including public transportation, commerce, clean water, and electricity—relies on operational technology, but that technology often has weak security spots. Caldera for OT empowers security teams with new tools to help ensure the safe and secure function of critical infrastructure, thus improving our nation's resiliency posture.Caldera for OT is now available on GitHub. As an open-source platform, Caldera for OT will continue expanding to new environments, protocols, and attacks. MITRE partnered with CISA through the HSSEDI (Homeland Security Systems Engineering and Development Institute) to develop the first set of modules and continues to work internally, with CISA, and other organizations to develop and release the next set of Caldera for OT open-source modules.In this episode, Aaron and Nick Tsamis discuss:Creating a common vernacular and building risk-appropriate solutionsStandardizing cybersecurity practices in OT environmentsEnhancing OT security through customized Red Team assessments and protocol familiarizationNavigating the intersection of human expertise and machine learning in cybersecurityKey Takeaways:In bridging the worlds of IT and OT cybersecurity, the key is establishing a common language, understanding the crucial emphasis on availability and safety, and developing tools like Caldera to operate within OT protocols, ultimately shifting towards a balanced risk appetite in the industrial control sector.The adoption of Caldera for OT marks a transformative shift in cybersecurity testing, enabling standardized, real-world simulations in operational environments, bridging the IT-OT gap, fostering collaborative language, and empowering organizations to take calculated, transparent steps toward robust cyber defense strategies.Effective communication, trust-building, and tailored red teaming activities in OT environments empower teams to ask critical questions, understand protocols deeply, and conduct standardized tests, enhancing detection and asset identification, reducing barriers, and strengthening internal security.In the evolving landscape of OT and cybersecurity, we must harness the power of machine learning to assist human operators while maintaining vigilance in verifying the trustworthiness of data to avoid misinformed actions."Misinformation is a real thing, and if we're not trusting the information that's being provided at real time, the actions that I'm taking from a cybersecurity perspective may potentially do more harm than good." — Nick Tsamis Connect with Nick Tsamis: Mitre Blog: https://medium.com/@mitrecalderaMitre Email: OT@mitre.orgWebsite: https://www.mitre.org/Email: slytle@mitre.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicktsamis/Connect with Aaron:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronccrowLearn more about Industrial Defender:Website: https://www.industrialdefender.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/industrial-defender-inc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/iDefend_ICSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@industrialdefender7120Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Aaron Crow, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: The PrOTect OT Cybersecurity Podcast (LS 29 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: Nick Tsamis: Leveraging MITRE's Adversary Emulation Platform in OTPub date: 2023-10-19About Nick Tsamis: Nick currently serves as Department Chief Engineer within the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Protection Innovation Center (CIPIC) at The MITRE Corporation where he works to develop strategies for protection against emerging threats on critical infrastructure. Nick led the technical efforts for the first release of Caldera for OT. He holds degrees in computer science and aerospace engineering, and resides in Honolulu, HI.In September, MITRE and CISA announced that MITRE Caldera™ for OT is now publicly available as an extension to the open-source Caldera platform, allowing security teams to run automated adversary emulation exercises that are specifically focused on threats to operational technology (OT).Our nation's critical infrastructure—including public transportation, commerce, clean water, and electricity—relies on operational technology, but that technology often has weak security spots. Caldera for OT empowers security teams with new tools to help ensure the safe and secure function of critical infrastructure, thus improving our nation's resiliency posture.Caldera for OT is now available on GitHub. As an open-source platform, Caldera for OT will continue expanding to new environments, protocols, and attacks. MITRE partnered with CISA through the HSSEDI (Homeland Security Systems Engineering and Development Institute) to develop the first set of modules and continues to work internally, with CISA, and other organizations to develop and release the next set of Caldera for OT open-source modules.In this episode, Aaron and Nick Tsamis discuss:Creating a common vernacular and building risk-appropriate solutionsStandardizing cybersecurity practices in OT environmentsEnhancing OT security through customized Red Team assessments and protocol familiarizationNavigating the intersection of human expertise and machine learning in cybersecurityKey Takeaways:In bridging the worlds of IT and OT cybersecurity, the key is establishing a common language, understanding the crucial emphasis on availability and safety, and developing tools like Caldera to operate within OT protocols, ultimately shifting towards a balanced risk appetite in the industrial control sector.The adoption of Caldera for OT marks a transformative shift in cybersecurity testing, enabling standardized, real-world simulations in operational environments, bridging the IT-OT gap, fostering collaborative language, and empowering organizations to take calculated, transparent steps toward robust cyber defense strategies.Effective communication, trust-building, and tailored red teaming activities in OT environments empower teams to ask critical questions, understand protocols deeply, and conduct standardized tests, enhancing detection and asset identification, reducing barriers, and strengthening internal security.In the evolving landscape of OT and cybersecurity, we must harness the power of machine learning to assist human operators while maintaining vigilance in verifying the trustworthiness of data to avoid misinformed actions."Misinformation is a real thing, and if we're not trusting the information that's being provided at real time, the actions that I'm taking from a cybersecurity perspective may potentially do more harm than good." — Nick Tsamis Connect with Nick Tsamis: Mitre Blog: https://medium.com/@mitrecalderaMitre Email: OT@mitre.orgWebsite: https://www.mitre.org/Email: slytle@mitre.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicktsamis/Connect with Aaron:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronccrowLearn more about Industrial Defender:Website: https://www.industrialdefender.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/industrial-defender-inc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/iDefend_ICSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@industrialdefender7120Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Aaron Crow, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

About Nick Tsamis: Nick currently serves as Department Chief Engineer within the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Protection Innovation Center (CIPIC) at The MITRE Corporation where he works to develop strategies for protection against emerging threats on critical infrastructure. Nick led the technical efforts for the first release of Caldera for OT. He holds degrees in computer science and aerospace engineering, and resides in Honolulu, HI.In September, MITRE and CISA announced that MITRE Caldera™ for OT is now publicly available as an extension to the open-source Caldera platform, allowing security teams to run automated adversary emulation exercises that are specifically focused on threats to operational technology (OT).Our nation's critical infrastructure—including public transportation, commerce, clean water, and electricity—relies on operational technology, but that technology often has weak security spots. Caldera for OT empowers security teams with new tools to help ensure the safe and secure function of critical infrastructure, thus improving our nation's resiliency posture.Caldera for OT is now available on GitHub. As an open-source platform, Caldera for OT will continue expanding to new environments, protocols, and attacks. MITRE partnered with CISA through the HSSEDI (Homeland Security Systems Engineering and Development Institute) to develop the first set of modules and continues to work internally, with CISA, and other organizations to develop and release the next set of Caldera for OT open-source modules.In this episode, Aaron and Nick Tsamis discuss:Creating a common vernacular and building risk-appropriate solutionsStandardizing cybersecurity practices in OT environmentsEnhancing OT security through customized Red Team assessments and protocol familiarizationNavigating the intersection of human expertise and machine learning in cybersecurityKey Takeaways:In bridging the worlds of IT and OT cybersecurity, the key is establishing a common language, understanding the crucial emphasis on availability and safety, and developing tools like Caldera to operate within OT protocols, ultimately shifting towards a balanced risk appetite in the industrial control sector.The adoption of Caldera for OT marks a transformative shift in cybersecurity testing, enabling standardized, real-world simulations in operational environments, bridging the IT-OT gap, fostering collaborative language, and empowering organizations to take calculated, transparent steps toward robust cyber defense strategies.Effective communication, trust-building, and tailored red teaming activities in OT environments empower teams to ask critical questions, understand protocols deeply, and conduct standardized tests, enhancing detection and asset identification, reducing barriers, and strengthening internal security.In the evolving landscape of OT and cybersecurity, we must harness the power of machine learning to assist human operators while maintaining vigilance in verifying the trustworthiness of data to avoid misinformed actions."Misinformation is a real thing, and if we're not trusting the information that's being provided at real time, the actions that I'm taking from a cybersecurity perspective may potentially do more harm than good." — Nick Tsamis Connect with Nick Tsamis: Mitre Blog: https://medium.com/@mitrecalderaMitre Email: OT@mitre.orgWebsite: https://www.mitre.org/Email: slytle@mitre.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicktsamis/Connect with Aaron:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronccrowLearn more about Industrial Defender:Website: https://www.industrialdefender.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/industrial-defender-inc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/iDefend_ICSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@industrialdefender7120Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

In this compelling episode of 'The Health Feast,' we start by unraveling the multi-layered journey of Dr. Daphne Bascom. From her early days in medical school to her current role as a certified health coach and Coaching Team leader with The Vegan Gym, Dr. Bascom's story sets the stage for a conversation that goes beyond the surface. We delve into the uncomfortable reality of financial incentives in healthcare. It's a system that seems more designed for profit than for wellness, a truth that Dr. Bascom, Dr. Rak, and Po dissect with unflinching honesty. But it's not just about systemic issues; it gets personal. Dr. Bascom opens up about the emotional toll on healthcare providers, offering a raw look at the often-overlooked human element within the medical profession. As we search for solutions, the concept of community accountability emerges. Po shares his own struggles and triumphs, adding a layer of relatability and urgency to the dialogue. The conversation wraps up with Dr. Bascom, leaving us with seeds of positivity and empowerment. It's a call to action for each of us to take control of our health and, by extension, our lives. Don't miss this transformative episode that not only challenges the status quo but also empowers you to be an agent of change in your own health journey. Guest Bio: Dr. Daphne Bascom, MD, PhD, is a certified health coach and Coaching Team leader with The Vegan Gym. She has a rich background in healthcare, having served in various roles, including Vice President of Population Health for St. Luke's Health System and Chief Medical Officer with Cerner Corporation. Dr. Bascom continues to work as a consultant for MITRE Corporation and has a deep academic background, including a PhD in physiological sciences from the University of Oxford. Show Links: The Vegan Gym Wingman Wellness Perfectly Planted Connect with Daphne: Instagram: @WingmanDaphne Facebook: Daphne Bascom Twitter: @DaphneBascom YouTube: Wingman Wellness, Perfectly Planted Have a question or comment for Dr. Rak and Po?  You can submit them on our website at thehealthfeast.com.  Follow us on IG and YouTube @thehealthfeast.  If you are interested in working with Dr. Rak directly, visit his website at Rak Your Life.
 Disclaimer: The Health Feast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. As with any changes affecting your health, we recommend and encourage you to consult your medical doctor or other qualified healthcare professionals before embarking on this journey.  The opinions expressed are our own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of our employers.

The technology that makes up the system and processes in public health may be lagging behind the course of innovation compared to other industries. This is where the challenges in public health informatics come in. But what is Public Health Informatics all about? Join us in another MITRE episode where Dr. Brittani L. Harmon, the Public Health Lead and Informatics Expert at the MITRE Corporation, joins Dr. Charlotte Huntley for another informative and value-packed conversation. In this episode, Dr. Harmon shares her journey from an aspiring medical doctor to discovering her passion for public health. She elaborates on her role at MITRE and the intersection between public health and informatics. Show Notes: https://www.PHECpodcast.com/

Dr. Yaakov Weinstein is chief scientist of quantum technologies at The MITRE Corporation, a major research organization that conducts and supports research from government and industry on topics important to national security and stability. David Ihrie, chief technology officer of the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation, spoke with Weinstein about the fundamentals of quantum computing, the history of the field, and potential implications across a disparate group of industries.

Recently, MITRE and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released the Open-Sourced Extension of MITRE's Caldera platform, specifically for operational technology. This is meant to be utilized by security teams to run automated adversary emulation exercises that are specifically focused on threats to operational technology. Federal Drive Executive Producer Eric White got the chance to speak with two of the people who helped build it: Alex Reniers, Chief of the Industrial Controls Systems section within CISA's Cybersecurity Division and John Wunder, the Department Manager of CTI and Adversary Emulation for the MITRE Corporation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recently, MITRE and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released the Open-Sourced Extension of MITRE's Caldera platform, specifically for operational technology. This is meant to be utilized by security teams to run automated adversary emulation exercises that are specifically focused on threats to operational technology. Federal Drive Executive Producer Eric White got the chance to speak with two of the people who helped build it: Alex Reniers, Chief of the Industrial Controls Systems section within CISA's Cybersecurity Division and John Wunder, the Department Manager of CTI and Adversary Emulation for the MITRE Corporation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Chaikof is a cofounder and Chair of Usher 1F Collaborative, a nonprofit foundation whose mission is to find a treatment to save or restore the vision of those with Usher syndrome type 1F. Usher syndrome is the leading cause of inherited deaf-blindness. With two daughters affected by Usher 1F, the cause is a very personal one to her, and she is determined to save her daughters' vision. Prior to founding Usher 1F Collaborative, she worked for 14 years as Donor Research Analyst for Nonprofit Leadership (NPL), LLC. Prior to her work at NPL, Melissa was a contributing author on the topic of “English Language Acquisition of Children with Cochlear Implants” for the book written by Tom Bertling entitled Communicating with Deaf Children. She also worked as Outreach Coordinator for the Auditory-Verbal Center of Atlanta and as a systems analyst at the MITRE Corporation. She is currently a state champion for the American Cochlear Implant Alliance, past board member of the Gift of Hearing Foundation, Cochlear Implant Association, Inc. (CIAI), the Auditory-Verbal Center of Atlanta, and served as contributor and associate editor for Contact, the publication of CIAI, for six years. Melissa holds an M.S. in Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania in applied math. She lives in Boston and has three adult children, two with Usher Syndrome type 1F. To learn more about Usher 1F Collaborative and their work and progress toward a cure or to help, please visit https://www.usher1f.org.  You can listen to this episode wherever you stream podcasts and at: www.3cdigitalmedianetwork.com/the-listening-brain-podcast    

Guest Erik Benner Panelists Richard Littauer | Eriol Fox Show Notes Hello and welcome to Sustain! We are in Portland at FOSSY, the Free and Open Source Software Yearly conference that is held by the Software Freedom Conservancy. Richard and Eriol are joined by Erik Benner, who works for Mythics, a large public sector IT company specializing in cloud migration and traditional legacy applications. Today, they discuss the challenges of transitioning open source software to government departments and the need for technical and cultural support in sustaining open source in the public sector. Erik emphasizes the importance of verifying true open source software and shares insights on Mythics role in providing services and support for government organizations. They also dive into the usability of open source applications, Erik's background in Unix and Linux, and the potential benefits and considerations of government involvement in open source. Hit download to hear more! [00:00:57] Erik tells us about Mythics. [00:01:43] Eriol asks Erik about the challenges of transitioning open source software to government departments and their familiarity with it. He also mentions the challenge of companies misrepresenting proprietary software as open source. [00:04:43] Erik suggests that governments should be more diligent in verifying if technology marketed as open source is truly open source and not modified. [00:05:56] Richard is curious about Mythics and Erik clarifies that Mythics helps government organizations procure and support commercial distributions like Oracle, providing services and knowledge base for technical support and education. [00:08:16] We learn about Mythics responsibility for fixing dependencies in the tech stack as Erik emphasizes the need for education and enablement in the public sector where training may be limited. He gives an example of cities adopting open source and highlights Mythics role in providing assistance. [00:09:44] Eriol expresses interest in the usability and user design of open source software, suggesting it could be more user-friendly, and Erik agrees and mentions that open source applications in the UI space have room for improvement in terms of user experience. [00:10:56] Erik talks about his early experience with Unix systems and his introduction to Linux, he mentions his involvement in kernel hacks, bug finding, and bug fixes. Then, he explains his career transition, how he became more involved with technologies and open source and discusses the importance of using the right tools for the right job. [00:13:04] Richard asks Erik about his opinion on government subsidizing or paying for open source to improve cybersecurity and make it a part of shared infrastructure. Erik mentions the MITRE Corporation and other government-funded initiatives that contribute to open source, highlighting existing grants and funding mechanisms. He compares government involvement in open source to examples like the post office and Amtrak, noting that a mix of government funding and other approaches can be effective. [00:15:09] Find out where you can follow Erik online. Links SustainOSS (https://sustainoss.org/) SustainOSS Twitter (https://twitter.com/SustainOSS?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) SustainOSS Discourse (https://discourse.sustainoss.org/) podcast@sustainoss.org (mailto:podcast@sustainoss.org) SustainOSS Mastodon (https://mastodon.social/tags/sustainoss) Richard Littauer Twitter (https://twitter.com/richlitt?lang=en) Software Freedom Conservancy (https://sfconservancy.org/) Open OSS (https://openoss.sourceforge.net/) Erik Benner Twitter (https://twitter.com/Erik_Benner) Erik Benner LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikbenner) Tales from the Datacenter v2.0 (Erik's Blog) (https://talesfromthedatacenter.com/) Mythics (https://mythics.com/) MITRE Corporation (https://www.mitre.org/) CVE (https://cve.mitre.org/) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) (https://public.cyber.mil/stigs/) Credits Produced by Richard Littauer (https://www.burntfen.com/) Edited by Paul M. Bahr at Peachtree Sound (https://www.peachtreesound.com/) Show notes by DeAnn Bahr Peachtree Sound (https://www.peachtreesound.com/) Special Guest: Erik Benner.

‘Hacking for Cash' is a new ASPI podcast series exploring state sponsored campaigns of cyber espionage for commercial gain. Throughout the series we talk to experts who were close to the negotiations that led to a 2015 agreement between the United States and China to refrain from supporting and engaging in ‘hacking for cash', as well as a G20 leaders' commitment to stamp out cyber-enabled intellectual property (IP) theft. The series features conversations with cybersecurity experts on state-sponsored hackers and how they operate, and with industry leaders about risk and resilience. We also talk with IP experts about how the US and China protect trade secrets, and with national cybersecurity and counter-intelligence agencies about how companies and universities can protect their crown jewels. In this second episode of the series, Gatra Priyandita, Analyst at ASPI, speaks to Dustin McCormack and Callie Aboaf. Both work as cybersecurity analysts with The MITRE Corporation. MITRE is a US non-for-profit research and engineering company. They talk about the actors behind cyber-espionage campaigns, they unpack this phenomenon of APTs - the Advanced Persistent Threat actors , and how they're targeting intellectual property and other assets of economic and commercial value. Music: "Lounge It" by Maarten Schellekens, licensed with permission from the Independent Music Licensing Collective - imlcollective.uk

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: AI Incident Sharing - Best practices from other fields and a comprehensive list of existing platforms, published by stepanlos on June 29, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Purpose of this post: The purpose of this post is three-fold: 1) highlight the importance of incident sharing and share best practices from adjacent fields to AI safety 2) collect tentative and existing ideas of implementing a widely used AI incident database and 3) serve as a comprehensive list of existing AI incident databases as of June 2023. Epistemic status: I have spent around 25+ hours researching this topic and this list is by no means meant to be exhaustive. It should give the reader an idea of relevant adjacent fields where incident databases are common practice and should highlight some of the more widely used AI incident databases which exist to date. Please feel encouraged to comment any relevant ideas or databases that I have missed, I will periodically update the list if I find anything new. Motivation for AI Incident Databases Sharing incidents, near misses and best practices in AI development decreases the likelihood of future malfunctions and large-scale risk. To mitigate risks from AI systems, it is vital to understand the causes and effects of their failures. Many AI governance organizations, including FLI and CSET, recommend creating a detailed database of AI incidents to enable information-sharing between developers, government and the public. Generally, information-sharing between different stakeholders 1) enables quicker identification of security issues and 2) boosts risk-mitigation by helping companies take appropriate actions against vulnerabilities. Best practices from other fields National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) publishes and maintains a database of aviation accidents, including detailed reports evaluating technological and environmental factors as well as potential human errors causing the incident. The reports include descriptions of the aircraft, how it was operated by the flight crew, environmental conditions, consequences of event, probable cause of accident, etc. The meticulous record-keeping and best-practices recommendations are one of the key factors behind the steady decline in yearly aviation accidents, making air travel one of the safest form of travel. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) maintains a comprehensive database recording the number of crashes and fatal injuries caused by automobile and motor vehicle traffic, detailing information about the incidents such as specific driver behavior, atmospheric conditions, light conditions or road-type. NHTSA also enforces safety standards for manufacturing and deploying vehicle parts and equipment. Common Vulnerabilities and Exposure (CVE) is a cross-sector public database recording specific vulnerabilities and exposures in information-security systems, maintained by Mitre Corporation. If a vulnerability is reported, it is examined by a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA) and entered into the database with a description and the identification of the information-security system and all its versions that it applies to. Information Sharing and Analysis Centers (ISAC). ISACs are entities established by important stakeholders in critical infrastructure sectors which are responsible for collecting and sharing: 1) actionable information about physical and cyber threats 2) sharing best threat-mitigation practices. ISACs have 24/7 threat warning and incident reporting services, providing relevant and prompt information to actors in various sectors including automotive, chemical, gas utility or healthcare. National Council of Information Sharing and Analysis Centers (NCI) is a cross-sector forum designated for sharing and integrating information among sector-based ISACs (Information Sharing an...

In this episode of Going Coastal, Jon is joined by Lauren Schambach, an Ocean Engineer with The Mitre Corporation and Mohammad Jamous, an Ocean Engineering PhD candidate at Stevens Institute of Technology.  Find out what happens when a girl from the Jersey Shore takes her Ocean Engineering talents to Santander, Spain.  Learn how Mohammad, a student from Jordan found his passion for Coastal Engineering in the Pacific Northwest. Hear some of the tips and tricks each used to help them make the most of their overseas experience.

How many of your passwords do you actually know? Now, how many of those passwords are already on the black web? We are living in a fascinating age of transition from personalised passwords dependent on text inputs and our memory to more advanced access solutions.  To help us navigate this evolution, we talk with Justin Richer. Justin is a technologist working on a wide variety of projects and problems throughout the internet. Justin is the founder of Bespoke Engineering, an independent consultancy specialising in internet security and identity. He is the author of OAuth in Action along with Antonio Sanso. He is the editor of several security standards including http message signatures, GNAP, OAuth dynamic client registration, OAuth token introspection, and vectors of trust, and has contributed to dozens of others. He previously spent 15 years at the MITRE Corporation contributing to many different efforts, including collaboration, identity, serious gaming, and security research programs. When you finish listening to the episode, visit the Bespoke Engineering website, grab Justin's and Antonio's book, or connect with Justin on LinkedIn or Twitter.  Mentioned in this episode: Justin on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinricher/ Justin on Twitter at https://twitter.com/justin__richer Bespoke Engineering at https://bspk.io OAuth in Action at https://www.manning.com/books/oauth-2-in-action  

Dr. Brian Anderson, Chief Digital Health Physician at the MITRE Corporation, says public health needs to make data and technology more inclusive; online tickets to attend ASTHO's TechXpo are still available; Dr. Steven Stack, Commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, discusses Kentucky's COVID-19 infection and death rates; an ASTHO blog article outlines the benefits of attending the TechXpo and the bonus gathering in June; and ASTHO has a news release for the TechXpo.   Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum Kentucky's Covid-19 death rate lower than U.S. average when adjusted for health conditions and average ages in the states Connection, Innovation, and Transformation at Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum Technology, Workforce, Infrastructure Solutions Focus of U.S. Public Health Leaders Meeting

We have an important “this day in legal history” entry for today. On this day in 1954 the Supreme Court held, in Brown v. Board of Education, that racial segregation of children in public schools was unconstitutional. The case overturned the previous doctrine of “separate but equal” that had been established by Plessy v. Ferguson in 1896. The case was brought by Oliver Brown, whose daughter was denied entrance to a then-white school in Topeka, Kansas. The Court, led by Chief Justice Earl Warren, held that segregation violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, because separate facilities were inherently unequal. The decision paved the way for integration and was a major victory of the civil rights movement.Briefly, without too much soapboxing, I think right thinking people everywhere would like to imagine the era of segregation as being a distant memory. An unfortunate period of history that is now so sufficiently obscured by time so as to render it devoid of the pain and damage it caused. It simply isn't. I'm an “elder millennial,” whatever that means, born in 1985, 31 years after the decision in Brown was handed down. 31 years from 2023 was 1992 – the first Clinton administration. History it is, ancient history it is not. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has submitted a report to Congress, as directed by the Inflation Reduction Act, evaluating the feasibility of a Direct File option for taxpayers. Direct File is a free, voluntary electronic filing system run by the IRS. The report concludes that many taxpayers are interested in using such a tool and that the IRS has the technical capability to deliver a Direct File program. However, it also highlights the need for sustained budget investment and careful management of the program's operational complexity.The report focuses on taxpayer opinions, cost, and feasibility, and includes an analysis conducted by an independent third party. It outlines the potential benefits and challenges associated with implementing a Direct File program. IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel states that the agency is committed to improving services for taxpayers and acknowledges the interest in an optional Direct File program.In response to the Treasury Department's directive, the IRS will initiate a scaled Direct File pilot in the 2024 filing season to gather further information. This pilot aims to assess customer support, technology needs, and overcome potential operational challenges identified in the report. Specific details about the pilot will be announced in the future.The IRS report relied on data from the agency's Taxpayer Experience Survey, which surveyed thousands of taxpayers, as well as an independent survey conducted by the MITRE Corporation. User research and usability testing using an internal prototype were also conducted to gain firsthand taxpayer perspectives. The report includes a separate independent analysis by New America and Professor Ariel Jurow Kleiman on the Direct File concept.The IRS is looking forward to engaging with stakeholders in the upcoming months to discuss this important topic. Commissioner Danny Werfel's letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, accompanying the Direct File report, can be accessed for further information.IRS submits Direct File report to Congress; Treasury Department directs pilot to evaluate key issues | Internal Revenue ServiceHILL TAX BRIEFING: IRS Launching Pilot of Its Own E-File ProgramNew documents from the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reveal that Judge Pauline Newman, the court's oldest and longest-serving member, must release her medical records as part of an investigation into her fitness to remain on the bench. Concerns have been raised about observed changes in her behavior, including difficulties with basic tasks, paranoia about being hacked or spied on, and engaging in nonsensical conversations. The court staff reported her agitation and described her behavior as bizarre. Two of her staff members resigned and requested no further contact with her. Judge Newman also failed a mandatory security compliance training and made inaccurate statements about the court's leadership.The Federal Circuit panel ordered Judge Newman to undergo evaluations by a neurologist and neuropsychologist. They demanded that she respond to the committee's examination request and release records of her mental acuity, attention, memory, and other related areas of treatment within 30 days. Judge Newman's request to transfer the judicial complaint to a different circuit was denied.The New Civil Liberties Alliance is representing Judge Newman in her lawsuit. The NCLA is a public interest law firm ostensibly dedicated to fighting administrative state overreach. Prominent donors to the alliance include the surviving Koch brother, Charles Koch. Judge Newman's counsel has not yet responded to requests for comment.‘Paranoid' Incidents Necessitate Newman Exam, Fed. Cir. SaysRecent Supreme Court rulings have narrowed the scope of federal fraud statutes, raising concerns about ambiguity in their application. Over the past 15 years, decisions such as Skilling, McDonnell, Kelly, Percoco, and Ciminelli have rejected expansive interpretations of these laws. The court's concern is that prosecutors may use the statutes to impose federal ethical standards on state and local governments. Percoco v. United States limited the circumstances in which a private citizen might have a fiduciary duty to the public for "honest services" fraud, while Ciminelli v. United States rejected the "right-to-control" theory of wire fraud. These decisions are seen as steps toward limiting prosecutorial overreach.However, despite these rulings, uncertainty remains regarding the potential applications of fraud statutes. Skilling narrowed the honest services wire fraud statute to bribery and kickback schemes, while McDonnell limited the definition of an "official act" subject to the law. Kelly held that political retribution schemes targeting toll lanes did not constitute wire and federal program fraud. Percoco and Ciminelli further refined the interpretation of the fraud statutes but left some issues unresolved.Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, in a concurrence for Percoco, called on Congress to provide clarity in defining "honest services." The court expressed its responsibility in ensuring that the government does not exploit the statutes' broad reach. In Ciminelli, the court rejected the notion that "potentially valuable economic information" constitutes a traditional property interest under the wire fraud statute. The court highlighted that Congress did not explicitly include other intangible interests beyond "honest services" in the statutes.Although the court has consistently narrowed the fraud statutes, many questions about their scope remain unanswered. Percoco and Ciminelli were fact-specific, and the definition of a traditional property interest has yet to be fully explored. The intent to inflict financial harm and the requirement of economic loss in property fraud cases are still being actively litigated in lower courts. The lack of clarity in the fraud statutes raises concerns about separation of powers, due process, and vagueness in their application. It is crucial that courts ensure that ordinary individuals have advance notice of what is prohibited under these criminal statutes. At the same time it is instructive to illustrate how even a concept such as fraud which at first blush may seem relatively straightforward can raise thorny legal questions. SCOTUS Scales Back Fraud Statutes' Reach, but Ambiguity PersistsTheranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and former CEO Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani have been ordered to pay $452 million in restitution to victims of the blood-testing startup's fraud. Holmes, who was convicted last year of misrepresenting Theranos' technology and finances, had also requested to remain out of prison while challenging her conviction but was denied by an appeals court. Judge Edward Davila, who oversaw Holmes' trial and sentencing, held both Holmes and Balwani equally responsible for the restitution amount, rejecting their argument that intervening events contributed to investors' losses. Holmes will now have to report to prison as a new date is set. Included among the investors that Holmes will need to make whole is none other than Rupert Murdoch – defrauding people is never defensible, but sometimes …Theranos founder Holmes loses bid to stay out of prison, hit with huge restitution bill | ReutersLaw firm Proskauer Rose has been ordered by a Massachusetts judge to face trial in a $636 million legal malpractice case. The ruling by Suffolk County Superior Court Justice Kenneth Salinger allows a jury to determine whether the firm's alleged mishandling cost former client Robert Adelman his stake in a multi-billion dollar hedge fund. Adelman sued Proskauer in March 2020, claiming that attorneys from the firm included a provision in a partnership agreement that allowed the fund's manager to remove him. Adelman presented handwritten notes from a Proskauer partner that indicated a mistake in the agreement. Proskauer, represented by lawyers from Williams & Connolly, argued that it shouldn't be held responsible for the actions of Adelman's former colleague. The manager accused of ousting Adelman, is not involved in the lawsuit. A final pre-trial conference is scheduled for July 25.Law firm Proskauer must face trial in $636 million legal malpractice case | ReutersThe Oakland Athletics baseball team is seeking to move to Las Vegas and is requesting hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer funds to finance the relocation. Critics argue that this is a bad tax deal for Las Vegas and Nevada, as it sets a precedent of using public money to benefit private sports team owners. Nevada's lower tax burden compared to California is cited as a positive aspect of the deal, but overall, there are few advantages. The Athletics have a relatively low payroll compared to other teams, so players would benefit little, comparatively, from the lack of income tax in Nevada. However, studies have shown that stadium building has limited positive economic effects, and the revenue generated from player salaries would not benefit Nevada due to the aforementioned absence of income tax. The revised funding plan reduces the amount sought from public funds, but it still puts a financial burden on taxpayers. Critics argue that public funding for sports stadiums would be better spent on projects that directly improve residents' quality of life. The deal also marks the end of the Oakland Coliseum, which is widely regarded as an unattractive venue by just about everyone save for perhaps the opossums that live in the walls.Oakland A's Move to Vegas Is Costly Gamble for Nevada Taxpayers Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe