Tech Transforms
Tech Transforms, brought to you by Owl Cyber Defense, talks to some of the most prominent influencers shaping government technology.
Displaying all 2 Episode of Tech Transforms with the tag “cyber defense”.
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Episode 106: Influence, Intel, and Insider Threats: The Human Side of Cyber Risk
September 24th, 2025 | 37 mins 56 secs
critical infrastructure, cyber, cyber defense, cybersecurity
Host Carolyn Ford interviews Julie Laurin, Cyber Threat Intelligence Consultant with the Mining & Metals ISAC, on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. They unpack social engineering tactics like the ClickFix malware, the overlooked risks in critical infrastructure, and the geopolitical stakes of mining and minerals. Julie also shares candid perspectives on women in tech leadership, the strengths of neurodiverse professionals, and why empathy is essential in today’s digital age. A thought-provoking conversation at the intersection of technology, security, and human behavior.
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Episode 104: Securing the Future: AI, Cyber Risk, and the Federal Mission
August 26th, 2025 | 48 mins 21 secs
ai guardrails, cyber defense, cybersecurity, nist, owlcyberdefense, techtransforms
AI isn’t coming to government, it’s already here. In this episode of Tech Transforms, host Carolyn Ford sits down with Martin Stanley, Senior Advisor at NIST, to explore how federal agencies can secure AI systems, protect sensitive training data, and prepare for “machine speed” cyber defense. From NIST’s new AI Risk Management Framework to guardrails for generative AI, Martin explains what leaders need to know to adopt AI responsibly without sacrificing security.