Episodes
Wednesday Feb 01, 2017
NCF-23 Small Businesses growth is the focus a large company... Huh?
Wednesday Feb 01, 2017
Wednesday Feb 01, 2017
Hear from the lead Colorado representative of one of the largest consulting companies in the world. Today’s guest who is the the head of Booz Allen Hamilton for the state of Colorado, says something that seems a bit out of character for someone in her position.
Holly Rollins tells us that the focus of the Colorado cyber security efforts should be on small businesses.
Listen to a great conversation on how Booz Allen is partnering with Small companies to make an impact on the overall Cyber Security market.
My hats off to Booz Allen Hamilton for supporting small business innovation.
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Sunday Jan 29, 2017
NCF-SR2 AFCEA Rocky Mountain Cyberspace Symposium
Sunday Jan 29, 2017
Sunday Jan 29, 2017
The Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association AFCEA Colorado Springs Chapter is hosting the Rocky Mountain Cyberspace Symposium. Hear as the President of the Colorado Springs Chapter Bob Wright tells us about AFCEA and upcoming CyberSpace Symposium to be held at the Braodmoor Feb 6-8th 2017. Come join many local teams to support Cyber Capture the Flag events. L:isten to hear more about this upcoming event that you will not want to miss.
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Wednesday Jan 25, 2017
NCF-22 Cyber Institutes connection to the Philanthropy organization El Pomar Foundation
Wednesday Jan 25, 2017
Wednesday Jan 25, 2017
Today’s guest Kyle Hybl is the Chief Operations officer of the El Pomar Foundation. Mr. Hybl an attorney and elected official for the University of Colorado Board of Regents brings some exceptional connections to the Cyber Institute pillar of the National Cybersecurity Center NCC.
Listen to day to hear what they have in store and how the connection to El Pomar could bring funding opportunities for the NCC.
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Monday Jan 23, 2017
Monday Jan 23, 2017
Today we talk with ARC Advisory Group’s Mark Luciw about upcoming events for the Industrial Controls Cyber Security Industry. Mark certainly has his finger on the pulse of the Industrial Internet of things market so you will not want to miss this show.
About the ARC
Industrial companies are revisiting their own business processes and technology approaches as competitors and partners start to employ 'digitalized' business processes and exploit the increasing convergence between operational technology (OT), engineering technology (ET) and information technology (IT) on the plant floor. Trusted technology vendors are moving from Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) concepts to real IIoT products, solutions, and services. Find out more on the event site.
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Storage Networking Industry Association
Wednesday Jan 11, 2017
NCF-DC03 Trump Chooses Top Experts, Tom Bossert Heads DHS- DC Cyber with Chuck Brooks
Wednesday Jan 11, 2017
Wednesday Jan 11, 2017
Find out what President elect Trump is doing for Critical Infrastructure. Several appointments have been made including Tom Bossert to head Cybersecurity for DHS. Look for many new updates as the new administration selects its top people. Hear some insight from Chuck Brooks who rubs shoulders with many of the people who will be taking over in Washington DC during the Trump Administration.
As always Chuck, we appreciate what you bring to the show.
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Storage Networking Industry Association
Wednesday Dec 21, 2016
Wednesday Dec 21, 2016
Today's guest is also one of the founding members of the NCC who has been pivotal in the initial setup of the NCC as we know it today. Pam Shockley-Zalabak is the Chancellor of University of Colorado as Colorado Springs and a lifelong supporter of the Colorado Springs Community. Her's is the name that is heard repeatedly on so many great things in support of the area, she truly is a leader in the local community.
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Wednesday Dec 21, 2016
NCF-20 Cyber Professional Join Together, ISSA Focuses on Engaging Young People
Wednesday Dec 21, 2016
Wednesday Dec 21, 2016
The Information System Security Association (ISSA)s two largest chapters worldwide are Denver and Colorado Springs. Hear from today's guest the President of ISSA Colorado Springs Chapter. We had a great conversation about Cyber Security and the reach and capabilities of the Local Chapter.
I was especially interested in the discussion on the age gap and ways the ISSA is reaching out to the younger community. I agree with Cindy that bringing the next generation onboard with Cyber is an area that most organizations in the industry need to spend some time and effort on.
We thank Cindy for joining even though she was in the process turning over the reins shortly after our talk. We will also look forward to a talk with the new management soon as Mr Frank Gearhart has recently taken over as president of the local ISSA chapter.
-Good Luck Cindy and a warm welcome to Mr Gearheart.
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Wednesday Dec 21, 2016
NCF-19 Getting Real On Cyber, Candid Talks on What works and What doesn't
Wednesday Dec 21, 2016
Wednesday Dec 21, 2016
Today's guest Bruce Parkman is the CEO of MainNerve and an Ex Army Green Beret. If you want to know the truth ask Bruce, his no holds barred approach to Cyber is a refreshing change in a world where it's often hard to get a straight answer. Bruce and his company MainNerve are deep into the technical aspects of cyber offering service for penetration testing to their clients.
I have learned a lot from Bruce and you will too. You will not want to miss his candid advice for the National Cybersecurity Center effort.
-Bruce, thanks for the good laughs also!
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Tuesday Dec 20, 2016
NCF-18 Elected Officials Make Cyber Security Top Priority - Mayor John Suthers
Tuesday Dec 20, 2016
Tuesday Dec 20, 2016
Today's Guest, Colorado Spring Mayor John Suthers talks about his vision for Economic Development Focused in the Cyber Security Industry. The National Cybersecurity Center is only part of the plan, resources and efforts are in place to attract companies and build infrastructure to support entrepreneurial growth.
Hear from the local leadership how they plan to use the areas military rich population, along with world class educational institutions, and the large population of private cyber companies to put Colorado Springs and the state of Colorado back on a technology growth trend.
You will want to hear for yourself how Mayor Suthers and his supportive teams plan to shape the community.
-Thank you Mayor Suthers for being a guest on our show.
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Wednesday Dec 14, 2016
Wednesday Dec 14, 2016
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