Tech Transforms

Episode 115: The Uncle Rufus Problem: Fixing Cyber’s Weakest Links Before It’s Too Late

January 20th, 2026  |  51 mins 52 secs

cybersecurity, decision advantage, defense, military mobility, techtransforms

Retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery joins Tech Transforms to unpack why military mobility and civilian critical infrastructure may be the most overlooked cybersecurity risks facing the U.S. today. From “Uncle Rufus’s rail switch” to cyber insurance gaps and the case for a dedicated Cyber Force, the conversation explores why resilience must be built before a crisis—not after.

Episode 112: Tech Transforms – Live from the Owl Evolution Summit

December 26th, 2025  |  26 mins 5 secs

ai, cybersecurity, data integrity, defenseinnovation, storytelling, techtransforms

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.

Episode 105: From Compliance to Capability: Securing the Federal Software Supply Chain in the Age of AI

September 9th, 2025  |  40 mins 57 secs

cybersecurity, owl cyber defense, sbom, supply chain, zerotrust

On this episode of Tech Transforms, host Carolyn Ford welcomes Antoine Harden, Regional VP of Federal at Sonatype, to unpack one of the most urgent challenges in federal cybersecurity.

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.

Episode 101: The Fast Track to Global Defense Collaboration

July 15th, 2025  |  40 mins 30 secs

aukus, cybersecurity, internationaltrade, owlcyberdefense

Carolyn Ford sits down with Mat Cantagallo, Defense Director at Austrade, to unpack how OWL, GME, and Austrade became the first to use the AUKUS exemption, streamlining defense tech transfer and training between allied nations. This episode highlights how strategic policy shifts and trusted partnerships are accelerating innovation and reshaping the future of international defense collaboration.

Episode 100: Trusting AI and Warfighting Technologies

July 1st, 2025  |  44 mins 53 secs

afcea, ai, cybersecurity, data integrity, defenseinnovation, techtransforms

In our 100th episode, Lt. General Susan Lawrence, President & CEO of AFCEA International and former CIO of the U.S. Army, joins Tech Transforms to talk trusted AI, cyber readiness, and how the human element must remain central in defense innovation. From battlefield examples to the future of cross-sector collaboration, this conversation is a powerful look at what it really takes to secure tomorrow.

Cyber Resilience Starts with Culture: Building Trust in the Age of AI

June 17th, 2025  |  39 mins 20 secs

cyberrisk, cybersecurity, digitalthreats, socialengineering

In this episode of Tech Transforms, Carolyn Ford chats with Bart McDonough, Founder of Agio and author of Cyber Smart and Cyber Guardians. Bart unpacks why social engineering, like phishing, remains the #1 threat to individuals and organizations, despite all our tech defenses. He shares simple, real-world habits to strengthen your cyber posture, explains how AI is changing the game for both attackers and defenders, and makes a strong case for building a resilient cyber culture rooted in open communication and continuous learning.

Episode 98: SCRM: Securing the Federal Technology Supply Chain

June 4th, 2025  |  45 mins 41 secs

cybersecurity, federaltechnology, insiderthreats, supplychainriskmanagement, zerotrust

Supply Chain Risk Management isn’t just a cybersecurity issue—it’s a leadership imperative. In this episode, Timothy Amerson, CEO of CASMO Consulting and Army veteran, breaks down how agencies can build real resilience in a world of insider threats, tech bans, and shifting global risks.

Episode 96: Tech Transforms + ATARC: AI, Oceans, and Innovation with NOAA’s Frank Indiviglio

May 6th, 2025  |  30 mins 1 sec

ai, artificial intelligence, atarc, climate technology, cybersecurity, data science, government innovation, high-performance computing, noaa, ocean robotics

In this special crossover episode with ATARC, I sit down with Frank Indiviglio, Chief Technology Officer at NOAA, to explore how cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing our understanding of the planet. From hurricane forecasting to coral reef monitoring, Frank unpacks how AI, data science, and high-performance computing transform vast raw data into real-world impact. We dive into everything from boosting data processing efficiency to balancing open data with cybersecurity—all while showing how cross-sector collaboration drives innovation at NOAA. Don’t miss this fascinating ATARC-powered conversation!