Welcome to our “TUESDAY EDITION of HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

In this episode our panel will at why cyber threat intelligence sharing still fails to stop real-world breaches, especially for small organizations that lack the people to turn alerts into action. We map out what “collective defense” looks like when you connect government authorities, industry engineering muscle, and AI-powered defense without slowing everything down with bureaucracy.

Featuring:

• Rich Baich, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer, AT&T
• Brigadier General Brandon Haynie, Mobilization Assistant to the Director of Intelligence, J2, U.S. Cyber Command
• Vice Admiral T.J. White, U.S. Navy (Ret.), Chief, Texas Cyber Command (moderator)

This discussion took place June 10th, 2026, at HSDF’s Cyber Symposium

Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

Welcome to our “TUESDAY EDITION of HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

In this episode our panel will at why cyber threat intelligence sharing still fails to stop real-world breaches, especially for small organizations that lack the people to turn alerts into action. We map out what “collective defense” looks like when you connect government authorities, industry engineering muscle, and AI-powered defense without slowing everything down with bureaucracy.

Featuring:

• Rich Baich, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer, AT&T
• Brigadier General Brandon Haynie, Mobilization Assistant to the Director of Intelligence, J2, U.S. Cyber Command
• Vice Admiral T.J. White, U.S. Navy (Ret.), Chief, Texas Cyber Command (moderator)

This discussion took place June 10th, 2026, at HSDF’s Cyber Symposium

Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

In this episode, We trace quantum from strange physics to useful tools, highlighting where annealing delivers value now and where sensing may outpace computing. We show how to scope a pilot, measure speed to solution, and decide when classical, AI, and quantum work best together.

Featuring:

- Prachi Vakharia, President, Washington Institute for STEM, Entrepreneurship and Research

- Allison Schwartz, Global Government Relations & Public Affairs Leader, D-Wave

- Dr. Reggie Brothers, Operating Partner, AE Industrial (moderator)

This discussion took place January 22nd, 2026, at HSDF’s Technology Innovation in Government Symposium

Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

In this episode, We show how quantum becomes useful now through cloud access, Python-based tools, and focused pilots in logistics, materials, sensing, and security. We balance realism on timelines with concrete wins, from port optimization to post-quantum crypto planning and AI synergies.

Featuring:

- Prachi Vakharia, President, Washington Institute for STEM, Entrepreneurship and Research

- Allison Schwartz, Global Government Relations & Public Affairs Leader, D-Wave

- Dr. Reggie Brothers, Operating Partner, AE Industrial (moderator)

This discussion took place January 22nd, 2026, at HSDF’s Technology Innovation in Government Symposium

Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

In this episode, We unpack how DHS leaders move from compliance-heavy buying to outcome-based contracting that delivers speed, clarity, and measurable results. Coast Guard, TSA, and CBP share practical ways to define success, choose the right contract type, and adjust incentives without slowing the mission.

Featuring:
- Julie Koo, Chief of the Contracting Office for the Border Enforcement and Administration Portfolio, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- Denise Morales, Head of Contracting Activity, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
- Shreena Morris, Head of Contracting Activity, U.S. Coast Guard
- Sarah Green, Deputy Chief Procurement Officer, DHS (moderator)

This discussion took place January 22nd, 2026, at HSDF’s Technology Innovation in Government Symposium

Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

In this episode, We map a practical path to outcome-based contracting that trades complexity for clarity and speed. We unpack modular awards, the skills procurement teams need, how reform opens new options, and how industry can help us rewire habits for better results.

Featuring:
- Julie Koo, Chief of the Contracting Office for the Border Enforcement and Administration Portfolio, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- Denise Morales, Head of Contracting Activity, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
- Shreena Morris, Head of Contracting Activity, U.S. Coast Guard
- Sarah Green, Deputy Chief Procurement Officer, DHS (moderator)

This discussion took place January 22nd, 2026, at HSDF’s Technology Innovation in Government Symposium

Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

In this episode, we explore how the Coast Guard turned AI from promise to practice by embedding governance in architecture, treating data as a product, and keeping humans accountable at critical decisions. Real use cases in HR and audits show faster, fairer outcomes with measurable gains.

Featuring:
- CDR Jonathan White, Cloud and Data Branch Chief, U.S. Coast Guard
- Carin Quiroga, Chief Data Officer, Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Courtney Whelan-Stillmun, Principal Architect, Google Public Sector (moderator)



This discussion took place January 22nd, 2026, at HSDF’s Technology Innovation in Government Symposium

Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

In this episode we take you inside the shift from siloed spreadsheets to governed data products, and show how that foundation lets AI cut hours from planning and reporting without replacing human judgment. Along the way, we break down the hidden process gaps that look like “bad data,” the cultural resistance that slows sharing, and the simple moves—like quality trend monitoring and clear ownership—that unlock momentum.

Featuring:

- CDR Jonathan White, Cloud and Data Branch Chief, U.S. Coast Guard

- Carin Quiroga, Chief Data Officer, Immigration and Customs Enforcement

- Courtney Whelan-Stillmun, Principal Architect, Google Public Sector (moderator)

This discussion took place January 22nd, 2026, at HSDF’s Technology Innovation in Government Symposium

Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.