web01.fireside.fm Sun, 10 May 2026 17:27:06 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tech Transforms - Episodes Tagged with “Data” https://techtransforms.fireside.fm/tags/data Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0400 Global technology is changing the way we live. Critical government decisions affect the intersection of technology advancement and human needs. This podcast talks to some of the most prominent influencers shaping the landscape to understand how they are leveraging technology to solve complex challenges while also meeting the needs of today's modern world. en-us episodic Tech Transforms, brought to you by Owl Cyber Defense, talks to some of the most prominent influencers shaping government technology. Carolyn Ford Global technology is changing the way we live. Critical government decisions affect the intersection of technology advancement and human needs. This podcast talks to some of the most prominent influencers shaping the landscape to understand how they are leveraging technology to solve complex challenges while also meeting the needs of today's modern world. no Carolyn Ford Galadrielford@gmail.com Zero Trust at the Edge: Securing Data, Devices, and Decisions https://techtransforms.fireside.fm/95 7c0dc3cc-0072-464b-9128-02e00c6ed9e5 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0400 Carolyn Ford full Carolyn Ford Randy Clark, cybersecurity strategist and contributor to SIGNAL Magazine, joins Carolyn Ford to explain why the future of secure data lies at the edge. From smart cities to AI-driven infrastructure, Randy breaks down how zero trust data works — and why labeling, encrypting, and governing data from the moment it’s created can change everything. They talk edge AI, data sovereignty, and why trusting your thermostat might be harder than it looks. Plus: why the 1980s weren’t ready for this tech, and how protecting data—not just networks—could reshape public safety and defense. 45:16 no <p>What if we could trust the data flying out of streetlights, drones, and smart thermostats — right from the source? In this episode of <em>Tech Transforms</em>, Randy Clark breaks down the principles of zero trust data and its transformative power for smart cities, IoT, and AI at the edge. Randy shares why protecting data packets (not just networks) is critical for security and innovation—and how it opens up new opportunities for collaboration, compliance, and even battlefield awareness. Tune in for a fascinating conversation on the future of digital trust. </p> zero trust, IoT, AI, data, cybersecurity What if we could trust the data flying out of streetlights, drones, and smart thermostats — right from the source? In this episode of Tech Transforms, Randy Clark breaks down the principles of zero trust data and its transformative power for smart cities, IoT, and AI at the edge. Randy shares why protecting data packets (not just networks) is critical for security and innovation—and how it opens up new opportunities for collaboration, compliance, and even battlefield awareness. Tune in for a fascinating conversation on the future of digital trust.

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]]> Episode 87: The Future of Tactical Networks: Connecting Warfighters in Real Time https://techtransforms.fireside.fm/87 a5103130-9c91-41fd-95b7-9f8e2051e77e Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500 Carolyn Ford full Carolyn Ford In this episode of Tech Transforms, Carolyn welcomes Dan O'Donohue, Vice President of Business Development for Secure Communications at Owl Cyber Defense and retired U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General. With a distinguished military career that included leadership roles in cyber operations and joint force development, Dan shares his expertise on the evolution of secure communication technologies in multi-domain operations. The discussion delves into the critical role of tactical networks in empowering warfighters, overcoming challenges in disrupted environments, and integrating advanced technologies like AI and edge computing to gain a decision-making edge. From cross-domain solutions to coalition interoperability, Dan offers actionable insights for leaders navigating the complex landscape of secure communications. 55:10 no <p>How do we empower warfighters with real-time, secure communication in the most challenging operational environments? In this episode of Tech Transforms, Carolyn sits down with Dan O'Donohue, VP of Secure Communications at Owl Cyber Defense and retired U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General, to explore the cutting-edge of tactical network technologies. With firsthand experience leading Marine Forces Cyber and Joint Force Development, Dan discusses the evolution of secure data exchange, the integration of AI, and the significance of adaptability in disrupted environments.</p> <p>Discover how secure communication networks drive operational success, how cross-domain solutions enhance coalition interoperability, and why a modernized, data-driven military is essential in today’s battlespace. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a leader seeking insights on the future of tactical networks, this episode will transform the way you think about secure communications.</p> <p>Tune in for expert perspectives and actionable takeaways from one of the foremost leaders in the field. </p> cyber, defense, data, warfighter How do we empower warfighters with real-time, secure communication in the most challenging operational environments? In this episode of Tech Transforms, Carolyn sits down with Dan O'Donohue, VP of Secure Communications at Owl Cyber Defense and retired U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General, to explore the cutting-edge of tactical network technologies. With firsthand experience leading Marine Forces Cyber and Joint Force Development, Dan discusses the evolution of secure data exchange, the integration of AI, and the significance of adaptability in disrupted environments.

Discover how secure communication networks drive operational success, how cross-domain solutions enhance coalition interoperability, and why a modernized, data-driven military is essential in today’s battlespace. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a leader seeking insights on the future of tactical networks, this episode will transform the way you think about secure communications.

Tune in for expert perspectives and actionable takeaways from one of the foremost leaders in the field.

]]> How do we empower warfighters with real-time, secure communication in the most challenging operational environments? In this episode of Tech Transforms, Carolyn sits down with Dan O'Donohue, VP of Secure Communications at Owl Cyber Defense and retired U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General, to explore the cutting-edge of tactical network technologies. With firsthand experience leading Marine Forces Cyber and Joint Force Development, Dan discusses the evolution of secure data exchange, the integration of AI, and the significance of adaptability in disrupted environments.

Discover how secure communication networks drive operational success, how cross-domain solutions enhance coalition interoperability, and why a modernized, data-driven military is essential in today’s battlespace. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a leader seeking insights on the future of tactical networks, this episode will transform the way you think about secure communications.

Tune in for expert perspectives and actionable takeaways from one of the foremost leaders in the field.

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