Frank Cilluffo / McCrary Institute

Cyber Focus: Cybersecurity, National Security, and Critical Infrastructure

As cyber threats evolve faster than policy, Cyber Focus delivers executive-level briefings on cybersecurity, national security, and critical infrastructure. From the McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security at Auburn University, host Frank Cilluffo speaks with senior leaders across government, industry, and the intelligence community about ransomware, state-sponsored threats, AI, and the systems we all rely on—energy, water, telecom, and supply chains. Each episode focuses on real-world risk tradeoffs and practical steps organizations can take to strengthen resilience.

Author

Frank Cilluffo / McCrary Institute

Category

Government

Podcast website

mccraryinstitute.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

How the Secret Service Battles Cybercrime with Mike D'Ambrosio Video 28.02.2024

In this episode, host Frank Cilluffo talks with Mike D'Ambrosio of the unexpected ways the Secret Service shapes how the U.S. fights against cybercrime.

Tom Fanning's Vision for U.S. Cybersecurity Video 21.02.2024

Cyber Focus is where we explore the people and ideas shaping and protecting our digital world. In this episode host Frank Cilluffo speaks with Tom Fanning, the now retired CEO of The Southern Company. The two discuss the best ways private businesses need to approve their digital security, and why company leaders are too often missing the mark.

News Brief with Politico's Maggie Miller Video 20.02.2024

In this episode Frank Cilluffo speaks with Politico's Maggie Miller, about her recent reporting on China, and Iran.  Maggie's recent reporting:  On Chinese threats to Guam On threats to US critical water utilities On telecom connectivity in Gaza On breaches at the State Department

Improving Cyber Policy with Melissa Hathaway Video 14.02.2024

Cyber Focus is where we explore the people and ideas shaping and protecting our digital world. In this episode host Frank Cilluffo talks with Melissa Hathaway, a former presidential advisor, and leading voice on US cyber policy. She shares the ways she believes the country has lost ground in its pursuit of cybersecurity, and what steps need to be taken to get back on track.   

Covering the Cybersecurity Beat with CNN's Sean Lyngaas Video 07.02.2024

On Cyber Focus we explore the people and ideas shaping and protecting our digital world. In this episode host Frank Cilluffo talks with CNN reporter Sean Lyngaas about how he started covering cybersecurity, what those experiences have taught him, and what group has become one of the most underestimated threats in the world. Sean's recent work: https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/02/politics/illicit-irania...

The US Cyber Landscape with Chris Inglis Video 31.01.2024

Host Frank Cilluffo speaks with Chris Inglis, who just finished serving as the country's first National Cyber Director. They discuss the current challenges confronting the US in today's cybersecurity landscape and explore new obstacles emerging with the rise of AI. Show Notes: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politi... https://www.barrons.com/articles/ai-r... https://thehill.com/opinion/cybersecu......

Cyber Focus Preview Introduction 25.01.2024

Cyber Focus is the new podcast from The McCrary Institute for Cyber and Infrastructure Security. The institute seeks practical solutions to real-world problems, underpinned by research and scholarship. Led by host Frank Cillufo, each week Cyber Focus will be the place to hear from the leading voices in cybersecurity, and discover what challenges they believe the country must address to ensure a sa...

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