CarahCast: Podcasts on Technology in the Public Sector

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SAP Concur: When the Grid Goes Down, Will Your Finance Operations Hold Up? Sep 21, 2026

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This podcast features industry professionals from SAP Concur and Genesis Consulting, discussing current obstacles utility departments face, such as more frequent extreme weather events that strain field operations and require rapid crew mobilization across sprawling service territory. Hear speakers talk about possible solutions for resilient finance operations and why regulators are demanding improved documentation for utility defenses. Access the podcast to learn how utilities can prepare for increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks on critical grid infrastructure. Explore how your organization can strengthen finance operations for grid and cyber disruptions, automate accounts payable and invoice-processing workflows and enhance visibility and financial control. Listen to the podcast to learn how your organization can build resilient, business-continuous finance operations.

Beyond Detection: Bob Blakley on Known-Good Enforcement, AI Agents, and the Systems You Can't Patch Sep 15, 2026

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This episode is focused around the growing challenges of securing federal systems against ransomware, emerging AI agents, and unpatchable legacy infrastructure. Steve Cooperman, President, SCOOP Cyber and Bob Blakey Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, MIMIC, will discuss how known-good enforcement, virtual patching, and AI agent governance can help organizations move beyond detection-based security and prevent unauthorized activity before it executes.

Bastille Presents: The Wireless Threat Series Podcast, Behind the Hack: A Bluetooth Demo Aug 26, 2026

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Federal agencies and businesses face growing exposure to wireless threats as modern devices introduce new cybersecurity attack vectors that traditional security tools cannot detect or control. To mitigate consumer and enterprise risks associated with IoT devices in no-phone zones, Bastille Networks’ wireless intrusion detection system identifies and quarantines unauthorized emitters and behavioral abnormalities before data breaches can occur. Explore real-world examples of how Bastille’s IoT security solution proactively defends mission-critical environments from covert emissions, unapproved device behavior and Wi-Fi deauthentication attacks.

The New Demands of Exposure Management with SCOOP Cyber, Brinqa and CI-Discern Aug 25, 2026

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Access this podcast to hear experts from Brinqa and CI-Discern highlight how organizations can move beyond identifying vulnerabilities to understanding risk, taking informed action and supporting NERC compliance. Explore how Brinqa and CI-Discern, sold through SCOOP Cyber, turn fragmented exposure data into trusted, AI-guided remediation while securing critical infrastructure and providing defensible reporting for executives, boards and regulators.

Atlassian and USF Podcast: From Fragmented Processes to Enterprise-Wide Visibility Aug 25, 2026

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The University of South Florida (USF) serves a large and diverse community of students, faculty and staff, creating growing demands for efficient service delivery, transparency and collaboration. As the university expanded, leadership faced challenges with fragmented systems, email-based request tracking, limited visibility and inconsistent processes. In this episode, discover how USF adopted Atlassian Cloud Enterprise to centralize request management, standardize workflows, improve collaboration and gain real-time visibility across departments. Hear how USF worked with Atlassian and Carahsoft to migrate to the cloud, strengthen security and compliance and scale Atlassian solutions across the university to better support students, faculty and staff. Fill out the form to watch the full podcast and learn how USF improved transparency, streamlined operations and scaled collaboration with Atlassian Cloud Enterprise.

Bastille Presents: The Wireless Threat Series Podcast, Wi-Fi Attacks Aug 24, 2026

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Modernize Government AI and HPC Infrastructure with a Unified Data Platform Aug 19, 2026

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Access the podcast to hear from Molly Presley, SVP of Global Marketing at Hammerspace, Rob Renzoni, Sr. Director of Federal Sales at Hammerspace and Jon Friedenthal, AI Strategist at Cisco Federal, discuss how agencies can streamline AI deployments by integrating data orchestration, high-performance infrastructure and automation. Explore how Cisco Intersight's centralized automation and management, NVIDIA's AI technologies and Hammerspace's Tier 0 transform local GPU server storage into high-performance shared infrastructure for AI workloads.

Modernizing Government Service Delivery with AI and Automation Aug 17, 2026

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Public Sector agencies are under increasing pressure to deliver faster, more connected workflow services while managing limited resources and growing operational demands. In this session, learn how AI-powered service management, automation and modern workflows help Government agencies streamline operations, improve employee experience and reduce manual effort.

FedRAMP CR26: What It Means and How to Respond Aug 12, 2026

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As FedRAMP evolves through the consolidated rules of C26 (CR26) initiatives, Government agencies must adapt to new certification pathways, increased automation and stricter cybersecurity requirements. By preparing for emerging priorities, including post-quantum cryptography (PQC), stronger cryptographic governance and continuous compliance, agencies can modernize cybersecurity programs and support the Federal cloud ecosystem. Access the podcast to hear experts from Qanapi, SafeLogic, stackArmor and SCOOP Cyber discuss how FedRAMP CR26 is reshaping the FedRAMP certification process through automation and continuous evidence. Learn how your agency can respond and comply with these updates while strengthening security through cryptographic agility and post-quantum readiness. Fill out the form to access the FedRAMP CR26 podcast to modernize Federal cybersecurity and build a more resilient compliance strategy.

Securing the Tactical Edge: Modular Open Systems Architecture Jul 10, 2026

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In this podcast, experts discuss how to build durable, future-ready architectures through Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) and modular open architecture, a "disconnected-first" approach and adaptable platforms such as Spectro Cloud Palette. Learn why effective tactical edge and edge computing security must be rooted in architectural decisions, rather than added as features after deployment.