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Cyber Focus

McCrary Institute

Cyber Focus, from the McCrary Institute, explores the people and ideas that shape and protect our digital world. Each week our host, Frank Cilluffo, speaks with the leading voices in cybersecurity, and brings to light what steps public and private organizations need to be taking to keep our country secure.

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27:49

Hacking the Harvest: Jonathan Braley on Ransomware,...

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2025/07/08

In this episode of Cyber Focus, Frank Cilluffo sits down with Jonathan Braley, Director of the Food and Agriculture Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Food and Ag-ISAC), to explore the growing cybersecurity threats facing the U.S. food and agriculture sector. They examine the integration of operational technology (OT), the rise in ransomware attacks on farms and food producers, and the fragile nature of supply chain cybersecurity. Braley highlights why even small farms are increasingly

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31:08

Cyber Warfare, Workforce, and Fixing the System: Top...

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2025/07/01

In this special Independence Day episode of Cyber Focus, we bring together highlights from three influential House leaders shaping U.S. cyber policy: Chairman Mark Green (Homeland Security), Chairman Mike Rogers (Armed Services), and Chairman Rick Crawford (Intelligence). From digital warfare and offensive cyber capabilities to workforce development and interagency reform, this episode offers a rare look into how Congress is working to strengthen national security in the digital age. Listen to their

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17:54

Iran, Ceasefires, and Cyber Threats: A Briefing with...

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2025/06/24

In this urgent episode of Cyber Focus recorded June 24, 2025, host Frank Cilluffo speaks with retired General Frank McKenzie, former Commander of U.S. Central Command and Executive Director of the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida. The discussion focuses on the unfolding crisis between Iran and Israel, recent U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, and the fragile ceasefire now in place. McKenzie offers expert insight into the strategic weakness of

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09:36

To the Point: Iran’s Cyber Threat After Israel’s Strikes

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2025/06/20

As tensions explode between Israel and Iran, what cyber threats could hit the U.S. next? In this urgent episode of To the Point, host Frank Cilluffo sits down with Admiral (Ret.) Mark Montgomery—cybersecurity expert and longtime Solarium Commission leader—to assess the growing risk of Iranian cyberattacks on U.S. critical infrastructure. With Iran and its proxies already escalating digital aggression against Israeli targets, Montgomery warns that water systems, energy grids, and transportation

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40:26

“We Are in a State of Digital Warfare”: Chairman Rick...

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2025/06/17

In this episode of Cyber Focus, host Frank Cilluffo sits down with Congressman Rick Crawford, Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. They explore the evolving cyber threat landscape—from Chinese infiltration of U.S. supply chains to the rise of paramilitary cartels leveraging advanced digital tools. Crawford shares his perspective on offensive cyber capabilities, domestic counterintelligence reform, and efforts to close legislative blind spots through inter-committee

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37:17

Splitting Commands, Building Capabilities:...

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2025/06/10

In this episode of Cyber Focus, host Frank Cilluffo sits down with Mark Pomerleau, senior reporter for DefenseScoop, to discuss the evolving landscape of U.S. cyber operations and military doctrine. Pomerleau unpacks the ongoing debate over splitting NSA and U.S. Cyber Command, the rising role of offensive cyber capabilities, and what “Cybercom 2.0” might look like in practice. He also explores the integration of cyber, electronic warfare, and space as part of a new operational triad, and shares

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42:02

Space Is the Battlefield: Deterrence, Hypersonics,...

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2025/06/03

In this episode of Cyber Focus, host Frank Cilluffo sits down with Tory Bruno, President and CEO of United Launch Alliance (ULA), which is responsible for more than 90% of U.S. national security space launches. Bruno discusses the escalating threat landscape in space, the urgency of a layered missile defense architecture known as the "Golden Dome," and how adversaries like China may initiate future conflicts in orbit before any shots are fired on Earth. The conversation also explores the

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53:29

OT Under Threat: Dragos' Robert M. Lee on Navigating...

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2025/05/27

Originally Released September 11, 2024 In this episode of Cyber Focus we’re revisiting the conversation Frank Cilluffo had last September with Robert M. Lee. Rob is the CEO and co-founder of Dragos, a leading firm in industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) cybersecurity. Rob unpacks the real-world consequences of cyber-enabled threats to physical infrastructure, including attacks on water systems, energy grids, and manufacturing sites. He shares insights into advanced

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18:34

When Fraud Meets Cyber: The Retail Sector’s Expanding...

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2025/05/20

In this episode of the Cyber Focus podcast, recorded on April 30 at the RSA Conference in San Francisco, host Frank Cilluffo sits down with Christian Beckner, Vice President of Retail Technology and Cybersecurity at the National Retail Federation. Beckner provides a wide-ranging look at how cybersecurity, fraud, and emerging technologies are reshaping the retail landscape. They discuss how threats have evolved over the past decade, the growing impact of third-party risk, and the rise of fraud

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20:24

The One-Way Street of Digital Transformation: OT...

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2025/05/13

In this special RSA Conference edition of Cyber Focus, host Frank Cilluffo sits down with Edgard Capdevielle, President and CEO of Nozomi Networks, to unpack the evolving landscape of operational technology (OT) cybersecurity. Together, they explore how digital transformation and the convergence of IT and OT are reshaping the threat environment for critical infrastructure. Capdevielle outlines the three major phases of the OT security market, reflects on the role of AI and legacy systems, and

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33:00

The AI Energy Surge: Jason Plautz on Grid Strain and...

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2025/05/06

In this episode of Cyber Focus, host Frank Cilluffo sits down with award-winning journalist Jason Plautz of Politico’s E&E News Energywire to explore the growing tension between artificial intelligence, energy demand, and infrastructure readiness. Plautz breaks down how AI-driven data centers are reshaping the U.S. power grid—and what state and federal leaders are doing in response. The conversation covers legislative efforts in Texas and Georgia, the controversial idea of “kill switches” for data

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37:36

Agentic AI, the Future of CISA and International...

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2025/05/02

Recorded on May 1, 2025, at the RSA Conference in San Francisco, this special Cyber Focus episode brings together government, industry, and policy leaders for an insider look at the key takeaways from the biggest cybersecurity event of the year. Frank Cilluffo sits down with David Colberg, a longtime RSA leader and architect of the conference’s policy programming, to discuss how RSAC is shaping global cyber dialogue. Then a panel of McCrary Institute Senior Fellows — Katherine Hennessey, Matt

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31:44

Live from RSAC 2025: Cyber Threats, Red Lines, and...

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2025/04/30

On this episode of Cyber Focus, host Frank Cilluffo sits down with Rob Joyce, former NSA Cybersecurity Director and longtime leader in national cyber operations, to unpack some of the most pressing cybersecurity threats facing the United States today. Recorded live at RSA, the discussion ranges from Chinese pre-positioning in critical infrastructure to the blurred lines between espionage and cyber warfare. Joyce lays out a three-pronged framework for national cyber strategy, reflects on lessons from

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23:58

Cyber Focus Presents: To the Point - Episode 1 - with...

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2025/04/25

To the Point is a new video series from the McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security, found here at Threat Beat. Hosted by McCrary Institute Director Frank Cilluffo, the series delivers fast-moving, high-impact conversations with top national security and cybersecurity leaders. Each episode tackles big ideas with clarity and urgency — getting straight to the point. In this inaugural episode, Frank sits down with Chris Inglis and George Barnes — both former deputy directors of

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46:54

How Storytelling Shapes Strategy: Peter W. Singer on...

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2025/04/22

In this episode of Cyber Focus, host Frank Cilluffo speaks with Peter W. Singer, strategist at New America, professor at Arizona State, and founder of Useful Fiction. They revisit Singer’s influential book Ghost Fleet and examine how the strategic landscape—particularly U.S.-China competition—has shifted over the past decade. Singer discusses China’s military reorganization and the lessons it's drawing from the war in Ukraine. He also explores how AI is reshaping the nature of cyber threats. The

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44:57

Rethinking Offensive Cyber: Strategy, Deterrence, and...

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2025/04/15

Overview: In this episode of Cyber Focus, host Frank Cilluffo sits down with Admiral Mike Rogers (Ret.), former Commander of U.S. Cyber Command and Director of the National Security Agency. Rogers shares insights from his leadership across two administrations, discussing offensive cyber operations, the evolution of Cyber Command, and pressing national security challenges. The conversation spans from undersea cable vulnerabilities to public-private integration, the future of quantum and AI, and the

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38:31

Cyber, Space, and the Future of Warfare with Rep....

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2025/04/08

In this episode of Cyber Focus, host Frank Cilluffo speaks with Congressman Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. Representing Alabama’s 3rd District, Rogers outlines his top defense priorities, including boosting defense spending, acquisition reform, and preparing for cyber and space warfare. He also shares insights on missile defense, the strategic role of Huntsville, the future of the national cyber workforce, and the growing energy demands of AI. Rogers offers a candid

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44:52

Can America’s Travel System Handle What’s Coming?...

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2025/04/01

In this episode of Cyber Focus, host Frank Cilluffo speaks with Ryan Propis, Vice President for Security and Facilitation at the U.S. Travel Association. With the U.S. preparing to host the World Cup in 2026 and the Olympics in 2028, Propis outlines how these massive international events will test the limits of our country’s travel infrastructure and security systems. Drawing on his experience as Chief of Staff at TSA and a senior staffer on Capitol Hill, he discusses the urgent need to modernize

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40:12

Threat Intelligence and AI's role in Cyber Defense...

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2025/03/25

In this episode of Cyber Focus, host Frank Cilluffo sits down with Andy Piazza, a senior threat intelligence leader at Unit 42, and Daniel Kroese, a cybersecurity policy expert, both from Palo Alto Networks. They discuss key findings from Palo Alto Networks’ 2025 Global Incident Response Report, highlighting the accelerating speed of cyberattacks, the growing use of AI in both offense and defense, and the increasing sophistication of nation-state and cybercriminal operations. The conversation

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38:52

Legacy Systems and the Future of Manufacturing...

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2025/03/19

In this episode of Cyber Focus, host Frank Cilluffo sits down with Bill Rucker, a seasoned veteran in IT and cybersecurity, currently leading Trustwave Government Solutions. They explore the insights from Trustwave's recent report on cybersecurity challenges facing the manufacturing sector. Rucker highlights the rapidly rising costs of breaches, now averaging $5.8 million, emphasizing vulnerabilities stemming from legacy operational technology (OT) and the complexities of integrating OT with modern

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