NCF-342 On the 2024 Cyber Frontier

NCF-332 Renewable Energy Effects on Critical Infrastructure

For our show today we are joined by Slade Griffin President at Contextual Security Solutions and a lifelong veteran of the Energy Cybersecurity industry. Our guest brought up the topic "How effective is our renewable energy infrastructure". After over a decade of renewable energy buildout in the United States, we can see solar panels on countless residences, we see miles of shiny panels as we travel down our super highways, and hundreds of miles of windmills across the US central and western states. With all of this new infrastructure, how are we doing in comparison to our power availability and energy supply now vs before. Many of us can make that assessment for ourselves and the answer would probably be the same as our guest. He says there are more shortages and rolling blackouts now than before. Is this a factor or cybersecurity, or some other forces? Listen to Mr. Griffin and Dr. Gorog debate some points where things may be difficult and some also that may be improved. Thanks for joining on this look into the security and growth factors related shift of our critical infrastructure toward renewable energy.

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NCF-351 Contrasting Consumer Security Needs

In this episode of the New Cyber Frontier Podcast, we have Guest Dominic Paulo, who represents those who are not well versed in cyber security, but may be considered educated consumers of technology. We have asked Mr. Paulo to join to lend a voice of an engaged but cautious technologist and discuss some trends he sees with Blockchain Technology. Mr. Paulo has taken some time to explore what may be a normal place for those in the cyber industry, and give his opinion on where he believes the future is heading for blockchain and data mining. He, like many, questions the current trend of processing large volumes of data and its requirement for significant computational power and energy. As many consumers are conscious of the environment. they can see the trends of increasing infrastructure supporting data mining operations use of fossil fuels most certainly will lead to a less than positive outcome for everyone, Mr. Paulo comments on his evaluation of what he has seen in our hosts Dr. Gorog’s latest work, He asks some difficult questions, but then resolves to say he wants to see the ideals behind this work be successful. To implement blockchain without flaws of scalability, that does not destroy the environment and fulfills the needs of transactions like medical records and other data would be absolutely groundbreaking. The thought that users could have control over your digital privacy is also one of the most important things the average person desires.” Tune in to see how this average digital citizen views his security needs.

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NCF-347 Cyber Physical Security

Welcome back, everybody, to New Cyber Frontier. In today’s Episode we have guest Eslam Tawfik Ph.D. .Dr Tawfik. studied advanced technology in Egypt. Cybersecurity is frequently used to describe the defense of digital networks, systems, and data against harm, unwanted access, and attacks. On the other hand, protecting the hardware and infrastructure that underpin digital systems is referred to as the physical part of cybersecurity. Securing the Root of Trust is a term you will hear throughout the talk, this is what Dr. Tawfik, explains as the set of underlying credentials that the security in each device depends upon. Cyber Physical security as you will hear also includes defending against different attacks to hardware devices, server rooms, data centers, and network connections, among other physical assets. Organizations can establish a more comprehensive security posture to safeguard their digital assets and infrastructure from various threats by incorporating physical security considerations with traditional cybersecurity procedures. Listen to this fascinating episode where our guest provides some insight that will resonate with many of you interested in the security of IoT and Critical Infrastructure systems.

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NCF-350 Modernizing for the Future: Navigating Legacy System Upgrades

In the upcoming episode of the New Cyber Frontier Podcast, hosted by Mr. Timothy Montgomery, we delve into the critical and complex world of legacy system modernization with our esteemed guest, Mike Bowers, Chief Architect with extensive experience in software development and architecture. This discussion promises to bridge the gap between technologists and executives, offering valuable insights into the adoption of high-performance NoSQL/SQL databases, IIoT platforms, and strategic approaches for legacy system modernization. Mike will guide CEOs, IT Managers, software architects/engineers, and control engineers through the intricacies of reducing manufacturing costs, delivering agility by embracing Industry 4.0, and choosing the right technologies for modernizing legacy applications. From defining legacy systems and tackling common challenges to best practices and avoiding pitfalls during the modernization process, this episode is a treasure trove of knowledge for those looking to navigate the complexities of updating their technological infrastructure. Join us to explore how to effectively communicate the benefits of modernization to non-technical executives, measure the ROI of modernization efforts, and prepare for future technological advancements. Mike's advice and insights are geared towards helping businesses make cost-effective, value-driven decisions in their modernization journey. Tune in to today's episode of New Cyber Frontier.

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NCF-349 Colorado Cyber-Tech Startup Capital

Today’s guest Andy Merritt is the Managing Director and Chief Strategy Officer at One Funds, a Colorado-based startup supporting organization. Mr. Merritt provides our listeners with some exciting news about several alignments in the local community which are the realization of numerous years of planning. New technology support for government-aligned industries has been the focus of the Catalyst Campus and One Funds. The synergies of start-up support from Federal, State, and local investors to provide not only funding for growth but also business resources, alignment with potential government customers, and know-how for achieving government funding grants. It is exciting to see some of the components we explored in very early episodes of New Cyber Frontier mature into what is available today. Tune in to see how you can get involved.

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