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Part 2 of 2 - Future of Tactical Communications & Computing at the Edge Apr 02, 2024

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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 second of a two-part series, hear how agencies like the TSA and CBP remain resilient while maintaining impeccable service continuity right where the action happens—at the tactical edge.
Featuring:

Craig Basham, Deputy Executive Director, IT Operations, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Department of Homeland Security
David Earle, Director, End Users Services Division, Transportation Security Administration
Charlie Armstrong, Chief Information Officer, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Jim Westdorp, Chief Technologist, Ciena Government Solutions, Inc.
Dr. Dan Gerstein, Former Acting and Deputy Under Secretary, Science & Technology Directorate, DHS (moderator)

This discussion took place at the HSDF Technology Innovation in Government Symposium on February 22nd, 2024.

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Part 1 of 2 - Future of Tactical Communications & Computing at the Edge Apr 02, 2024

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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 first of a two part series, hear how DHS is embracing the cloud, the strategies they're employing to migrate systems, and their forward-looking plans for edge computing.
Featuring:

Craig Basham, Deputy Executive Director, IT Operations, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Department of Homeland Security
David Earle, Director, End Users Services Division, Transportation Security Administration
Charlie Armstrong, Chief Information Officer, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Jim Westdorp, Chief Technologist, Ciena Government Solutions, Inc.
Dr. Dan Gerstein, Former Acting and Deputy Under Secretary, Science & Technology Directorate, DHS (moderator)

This discussion took place at the HSDF Technology Innovation in Government Symposium on February 22nd, 2024.

Part 1 of 2 - Procurement Planning for IT Modernization and Emerging Tech Mar 28, 2024

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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 first of a two part series, Patrick Walsh, Chief of Contracting Office at Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Nick Martinelli, Director of the Information Technology Contracting Division at Customs and Border Protection, and Bill Weinberg, Assistant Administrator for Contracting and Procurement at Transportation Security Administration, discuss the speed of acquisition around emerging technologies and efforts to support Artificial Intelligence initiatives.

Featuring:

Patrick Walsh, Chief of Contracting Office, Information Technology Division, Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Nick Martinelli, Director of the Information Technology Contracting Division, Office of Acquisition, Customs and Border Protection
Bill Weinberg, Assistant Administrator for Contracting and Procurement & Head of Contracting Activity, Transportation Security Administration
Jonathan Alboum, Federal Chief Technology Officer, ServiceNow

This discussion took place at the HSDF Technology Innovation in Government Symposium on February 22nd, 2024.

Part 3 of 3 - DHS AI Task Force Updates and AI Strategy, with Eric Hysen and Dimitri Kusnezov Mar 28, 2024

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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 third of a 3 part series, Eric Hysen, Chief Information Officer and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, and Dimitri Kusnezov, Under Secretary for Science & Technology at DHS, explore new roles and responsibilities emerging in AI.
In this third of a 3-part series, Eric Hysen, DHS CIO, and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, and Dimitri Kusnezov, Under Secretary for S&T at DHS, explore how AI is revolutionizing government security using the transformative power of generative AI.
Featuring:

Eric Hysen, Chief Information Officer and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Department of Homeland Security
Hon. Dimitri Kusnezov, Under Secretary for Science & Technology, Department of Homeland Security
Luke McCormack, Former CIO, Departments of Homeland Security and Justice (moderator)

This discussion took place at the HSDF Technology Innovation in Government Symposium on February 22nd, 2024.

Part 2 of 3 - DHS AI Task Force Updates and AI Strategy, with Eric Hysen and Dimitri Kusnezov Mar 28, 2024

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HSDF would love to hear from you!

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 second of a 3 part series, Eric Hysen, Chief Information Officer and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, and Dimitri Kusnezov, Under Secretary for Science & Technology at DHS, explore new roles and responsibilities emerging in AI.
The role of Chief Data Officers (CDOs) in shaping AI's future within the Department of Homeland Security is brought to the forefront. Eric and Dimitri underscore the critical importance of data quality, revealing how it's the backbone of AI's capabilities, with a special look at the Unified Immigration Portal and its groundbreaking approach to data sharing. This episode is not just a conversation but a clarion call for embracing AI's transformative potential in serving our communities better.
Featuring:

Eric Hysen, Chief Information Officer and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Department of Homeland Security
Hon. Dimitri Kusnezov, Under Secretary for Science & Technology, Department of Homeland Security
Luke McCormack, Former CIO, Departments of Homeland Security and Justice (moderator)

This discussion took place at the HSDF Technology Innovation in Government Symposium on February 22nd, 2024.

Part 2 of 2 - Procurement Planning for IT Modernization and Emerging Technology Mar 28, 2024

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HSDF would love to hear from you!

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 second of a two part series, Patrick Walsh, Chief of Contracting Office at Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Nick Martinelli, Director of the Information Technology Contracting Division at Customs and Border Protection, and Bill Weinberg, Assistant Administrator for Contracting and Procurement at Transportation Security Administration, discuss the speed of acquisition around emerging technologies and efforts to support Artificial Intelligence initiatives.
Featuring:

Patrick Walsh, Chief of Contracting Office, Information Technology Division, Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Nick Martinelli, Director of the Information Technology Contracting Division, Office of Acquisition, Customs and Border Protection
Bill Weinberg, Assistant Administrator for Contracting and Procurement & Head of Contracting Activity, Transportation Security Administration
Jonathan Alboum, Federal Chief Technology Officer, ServiceNow (moderator)

This discussion took place at the HSDF Technology Innovation in Government Symposium on February 22nd, 2024.

Part 1 of 3 - DHS AI Task Force Updates and AI Strategy, with Eric Hysen and Dimitri Kusnezov Mar 28, 2024

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HSDF would love to hear from you!

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 first of a 3 part series, Eric Hysen, DHS CIO, and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, and Dimitri Kusnezov, Under Secretary for S&T at DHS, explore new roles and responsibilities emerging in AI.

Hear how DHS is using AI to revolutionize FEMA's disaster response, crack down on illicit trafficking, and amplify productivity in child exploitation cases. It's about real-world outcomes: dramatic rescues, significant busts, and landmark convictions.

Featuring:

Eric Hysen, Chief Information Officer and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Department of Homeland Security
Hon. Dimitri Kusnezov, Under Secretary for Science & Technology, Department of Homeland Security
Luke McCormack, Former CIO, Departments of Homeland Security and Justice

This discussion took place at the HSDF Technology Innovation in Government Symposium on February 22nd, 2024.

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Cultivating a Resilient Border Security Workforce Feb 22, 2024

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Discover the real-life superheroes behind the badges as we take a candid look at the men and women of Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Learn how CBP is transforming its workforce to meet future challenges.
With the help of our esteemed guests, Ryan Scudder, David Aguilar, and Peter Jaquez, we illuminate the often-invisible struggles these agents endure and the extraordinary measures CBP is taking to support them. From the stories that tug at the heartstrings to the pioneering strategies in workforce care, this episode promises insights into the cultural shifts reshaping CBP and how they're revolutionizing the support for employees' physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. As we share the journey of this federal agency, you'll learn about the commitment to not just maintaining readiness but fortifying the very soul of the CBP community.
Featuring:
Ryan Scudder, Executive Assistant Commissioner, Enterprise Services, CBP,
David Aguilar, former CBP Acting Commissioner and former Chief of Border Patrol, and
Peter Jaquez, Executive Director, Workforce Care Directorate, CBP
This discussion took place at the Annual HSDF Border Security Symposium in Washington, D.C. on December 12, 2023.

Tackling Forced Labor in Supply Networks Feb 22, 2024

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CBP plays a critical role in the enforcement of forced labor laws. Most recently, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) came into effect June 21, 2022. It states that all goods, articles, wares, and merchandise mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of China are produced by forced labor and therefore the importation of the goods into the U.S. is prohibited.
Even those not importing directly from China may have goods detained if the materials used to produce the imported goods at any point in the supply chain are tied at any level to XUAR or the Entity List. Companies need to ensure their supply chains do not include such goods.
Hear how trade enforcement issues are impacting supply chains, manufacturing, and the availability of goods for consumers.
Featuring:
Todd Owen, former Executive Assistant Commissioner, CBP (moderator) and
Brian Hoxie, Director, Forced Labor Division, Trade Remedy Law Enforcement Directorate, Office of Trade, CBP
This discussion took place at 2023 HSDF Border Security Symposium in Washington DC on December 12, 2023.

Strategic AI Deployment for Enhanced Border Patrol Efficacy PT2 Feb 22, 2024

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In this second of a two part series, learn how Artificial Intelligence, and particularly generative AI, is sparking numerous discussions about the use of AI to support the DHS mission, and what industry is doing to support the AI transformation taking place at the Department of Homeland Security.
Featuring:
Reggie Brothers, Former DHS Under Secretary for S&T,
John Maulella, from the CBP INVNT team,
Amy Henninger, DHS’s S&T Directorate,
Wole Moses from Microsoft, and
Henry J. Powell at GDIT
This discussion took place at the Annual HSDF Border Security Symposium in Washington DC on December 12th, 2023.

Uncover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the Department of Homeland Security in our latest episode, where the fusion of AI and human expertise takes center stage. Explore the dynamic ways AI, particularly generative AI, is transforming Border Patrol's data analysis.
From synthesizing witness statements to scrutinizing social media activity, the power of AI to automate and refine tactical deployments is under the microscope. This candid conversation also lays bare the complexities of model training and the infrastructure demands AI deployment commands, highlighting the predictive prowess that bolsters agent safety and enhances operational precision.
Venture into the heart of the AI transformation with the establishment of the CBP AI Center of Innovation, as we navigate the intricacies of scaling AI adoption and ethical deployment. Join us to grasp how artificial intelligence is not just reshaping Homeland Security operations, but also setting the stage for a smarter, more agile future.

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