HSDF THE PODCAST

Welcome to our “TUESDAY EDITION of HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum
 AI is turning cyberattacks into a speed game, and the federal government can’t afford to keep playing defense with yesterday’s pace. We sit down with Michael Duffy, Acting Federal Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Management and Budget, to unpack why this is a true inflection point and what has to change before the next crisis forces everyone’s hand. 
 Featuring: 
Michael Duffy, Acting Federal Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Management and Budget
Kate Yamashita, Managing Director, Global Security Strategy Lead, Accenture (moderator)
 This discussion took place June 10th, 2026, at HSDF’s Cyber Symposium
Follow  HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security.  Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion.  For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

Welcome to our “TUESDAY EDITION of HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum
 In this episode, we map how AI is reshaping critical infrastructure cybersecurity, from identity-based break-ins to the shrinking window between a patch and an exploit. We also weigh what government, frontier labs, and industry can do together so small utilities and suppliers can defend at the same speed as well-resourced adversaries.
 
Featuring:
Dr. Nate Gleason, Program Leader, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory 
Matt Hayden, Vice President, Cyber and Emerging Threats, GDIT
Seth McKinnis, Deputy Assistant National Cyber Director for Critical Infrastructure, Office of the National Cyber Director
Kiersten Todt, Senior Vice President, Cybersecurity Partnership & Engagement, Mastercard
Justin Doubleday, Reporter, Federal News Network (moderator)
 This discussion took place June 10th, 2026, at HSDF’s Cyber Symposium
Follow  HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security.  Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion.  For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

Welcome to our “TUESDAY EDITION of HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum
 In this episode, we discuss with leaders across government, labs, and industry about how AI changes cyber risk for critical infrastructure and why system-level consequences matter more than single-device vulnerabilities. We map practical ways to test, share, and deploy AI defenses while staying grounded in cyber hygiene, OT reality, and the workforce pipeline.
 Featuring:
Dr. Nate Gleason, Program Leader, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory 
Matt Hayden, Vice President, Cyber and Emerging Threats, GDIT
Seth McKinnis, Deputy Assistant National Cyber Director for Critical Infrastructure, Office of the National Cyber Director
Kiersten Todt, Senior Vice President, Cybersecurity Partnership & Engagement, Mastercard
Justin Doubleday, Reporter, Federal News Network (moderator)
 This discussion took place June 10th, 2026, at HSDF’s Cyber Symposium
Follow  HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security.  Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion.  For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

Welcome to our “TUESDAY EDITION of HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum
 In this episode our panel will at why cyber threat intelligence sharing still fails to stop real-world breaches, especially for small organizations that lack the people to turn alerts into action. We map out what “collective defense” looks like when you connect government authorities, industry engineering muscle, and AI-powered defense without slowing everything down with bureaucracy.
 Featuring: 
Rich Baich, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer, AT&T
Brigadier General Brandon Haynie, Mobilization Assistant to the Director of Intelligence, J2, U.S. Cyber Command
Vice Admiral T.J. White, U.S. Navy (Ret.), Chief, Texas Cyber Command (moderator)
 This discussion took place June 10th, 2026, at HSDF’s Cyber Symposium
Follow  HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security.  Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion.  For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

Welcome to our “TUESDAY EDITION of HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum
 In this episode our panel will at why cyber threat intelligence sharing still fails to stop real-world breaches, especially for small organizations that lack the people to turn alerts into action. We map out what “collective defense” looks like when you connect government authorities, industry engineering muscle, and AI-powered defense without slowing everything down with bureaucracy.
 Featuring:
Rich Baich, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer, AT&T
Brigadier General Brandon Haynie, Mobilization Assistant to the Director of Intelligence, J2, U.S. Cyber Command
Vice Admiral T.J. White, U.S. Navy (Ret.), Chief, Texas Cyber Command (moderator)
 This discussion took place June 10th, 2026, at HSDF’s Cyber Symposium
Follow  HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security.  Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion.  For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.