The use of disinformation isn’t new, but finding the truth has become more challenging as our adversaries employ sophisticated tools to manipulate perception. The Chertoff Group’s Adam Isles speaks with national security expert J.D. Maddox abou

When the Threats are Physical

Nov 4th, 2019 17m 37s

While cybersecurity is often top of mind for many companies, physical threats such as active shooters are emerging as major risks to people and businesses too. The Chertoff Group’s Jayson Ahern discusses the roles and responsibilities of leader

Security the Enterprise

Oct 28th, 2019 27m 46s

Chertoff Group Senior Advisor Bob Pocica, who began his career at the FBI and served in various security roles at major corporations, discusses enterprise risk management. He talks about the importance of bringing physical and cybersecurity are

From the Wild Blue Yonder to the Corporate World

Oct 21st, 2019 24m 42s

The Chertoff Group’s Brian Hess traces his career in the U.S. Air Force – from deployment to his work at the Pentagon as a Nuclear Security Policy Officer. He discusses how the lessons he learned in the military can apply to the corporate world

Investing in Space

Oct 14th, 2019 20m 51s

What is the state of the market when it comes to space and missile defence? The Chertoff Group’s Kristjan Kornmayer, who recently published the Space and Missile Defense Market Review, discusses a recent space and missile defence symposium and

The Role of States in Cybersecurity

Oct 7th, 2019 19m 15s

Maggie Brunner of the National Governors Association discusses the steps that states are taking when it comes to cybersecurity. It’s everything from ensuring election security, dealing with ransomware threats, to protecting the electric grid. S

Threats Along the Way: Securing the International Supply Chain

Sep 30th, 2019 16m 34s

The Chertoff Group’s Jayson Ahern talks about the importance of international supply chain security, and the delicate balance that must be maintained to keep goods flowing across our border. Public-private partnerships are setting standards to

Wanted: Director of National Intelligence

Sep 23rd, 2019 14m 17s

What makes a good Director of National Intelligence? In the wake of the recent retirement of National Intelligence Director Dan Coats and the resignation of principal deputy director Sue Gordon, Chertoff Group Principal Charles Allen discusses

18 Years Later: The State of Homeland Security

Sep 16th, 2019 9m 32s

The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee reflected on today’s national security challenges during a recent hearing titled “18 Years Later: The state of Homeland Security After 9/11.” Chertoff Group Executive Chairman Micha

‘After That Moment, Things Would Never Be the Same:’ Reflections on 9/11

Sep 9th, 2019 29m 3s

It’s been nearly 20 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The Chertoff Group’s Jayson Ahern, Charles Allen, Adam Isles, General Michael Hayden, and Lee Kair reflect on a day that changed America, and share stories about how i

Ensuring Election Integrity

Aug 26th, 2019 19m 15s

How can the U.S. ensure the security of its elections and protect democracy? The Chertoff Group’s Adam Isles discusses vulnerabilities in election security and strategies to guard against attacks with Philip Reitinger, president and CEO of the

Securing the Vote: What it Takes

Aug 19th, 2019 12m 30s

Attacks on the U.S. election system and those around the world are designed to sow doubt and undermine confidence, creating challenges for democracies around the world. Adam Isles and Michael Chertoff discuss how we protect the integrity of ele

Entering the Brave New World of AI

Aug 12th, 2019 21m 29s

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the ability of computer systems and algorithms to simulate human responses and then learn and adapt. It holds great potential to bring innovation across a number of sectors. But it also raises a host of moral, l

It’s What’s Inside that Counts

Aug 5th, 2019 27m 1s

Software has traditionally been a black box when it comes to knowing what’s inside. Allan Friedman, director of Cybersecurity Initiatives at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, discusses the Software Component Trans

A Turning Point for Artificial Intelligence

Jul 29th, 2019 23m 17s

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an incredibly powerful tool to help us make predictions, offering the promise of huge advances across all economic sectors and the government. But how do we define AI, what are its benefits, and how can it be app

Guarding the Nation’s Critical Infrastructure

Jul 22nd, 2019 28m 16s

The electric grid is often described as a lifeline sector for the nation’s critical infrastructure. But most of this sector is privately owned. How can the government and private sector work together to protect the nation’s critical infrastruct

Balancing Encryption and Safety

Jul 15th, 2019 15m 22s

Encryption is a foundational security tool. But in a time of more outbreaks of violence, the temptation is great to build a backdoor into the encryption process and foil plots before they can be carried out. Chertoff Group Co-Founder and Execut

Keeping the Pedal to the Metal on Security Clearance Transformation

Jul 8th, 2019 30m 41s

Under a new Executive Order, the security clearance process will now be conducted through the Department of Defense. It’s an important step forward in reforming the outmoded and cumbersome security clearance process. But it’s not a panacea say

The Cyber SAFETY Act

Jul 1st, 2019 23m 25s

Cyber threats now rank as the number one threat against U.S. government and business interests. What can the government do to protect businesses against an onslaught of attacks? The Chertoff Group’s Adam Isles and Matthew Eggers of the U.S. Cha

The Weakest Link? Managing Third-Party Risk

Jun 24th, 2019 11m 54s

A changing business environment has meant that many companies outsource services and have multiple supply chains, introducing new risks from the outside. The Chertoff Group’s Chris Duvall talks about ways to manage third-party risk, the questio

An Offense Informed Defense

Jun 17th, 2019 21m 27s

Organizations are facing increased cybersecurity threats. How should companies assess these risks and put a plan in place to prevent them? The Chertoff Group’s Adam Isles and Kurt Alaybeyoglu discuss MITRE’s ATT&CK threat assessment model that

Security Risk Management: Are Businesses Making the Right Investments?

Jun 10th, 2019 19m 33s

There’s no such thing as risk elimination. But if businesses focus on the most likely threats, they can minimize the damage. The Chertoff Group’s Adam Isles and Scott Gibson talk about how organizations can manage security risks effectively, th

Global Threats

Jun 3rd, 2019 18m 37s

A brief note to our listeners: Our “Global Threats” podcast was originally recorded on May 3, 2019. Since that time, additional events have occurred involving the regions we discuss on the podcast. Geopolitical realities can present risks for

Adding AI to Security Clearances

May 27th, 2019 18m 8s

How can technology play a role in modernizing the security clearance process? Allan Martin, co-founder and CEO of Lumina Analytics, speaks about how we move from an outmoded system that is manually based to one that is far more focused on techn

An Evolution for Privacy

May 20th, 2019 23m 56s

Private companies are collecting an enormous amount of data about us. What’s being collected, who is sharing it, and why? Privacy expert Justin Antonipillai, CEO of WireWheel, talks about the data that online retailers are collecting and buying