Phoenix Cast - Task Force Phoenix

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Subs and Cyber Jul 30, 2024

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In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich and Kyle are joined by CDR Paul Schreiner and they discuss leading a technical force.

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Links:

Essentialism: https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0753555166

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/B01I29Y344/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JR53SRUD6QJ3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.98Ga1R6dC37EmS5v-Mai-Ay9ntrk9WkoqQSmsHS2MBHc2khPCBREv43lou1ZsLrHM1FMx0ao-g_rnOlwTAJtpveYy_gtu0WyU8nGN9OeWVG50dFRSqhyxf-Bwh_cf0bltLodUmLiJVQTJYAN00DfjVPYn6ainryhpo8rsWCjWja6quHEc5BRoH9-GH7XM5DsSEb8UeEIUL9ADPeKFAwCYzzfA4b0YxaV7FGG9Kmpi8A.-8_IySYWg-wm7EDN3hP3zwQqbPzpaTdGsL_M15yUs1Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+subtle+art+of+not+giving+a+fck&qid=1722255188&s=books&sprefix=the+subtle+%2Cstripbooks%2C104&sr=1-2

Force Design Unleashed: USMC's CJADC2 Jul 15, 2024

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In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are joined by special guest Thomas “TJ” Johnson, Chief Scientist for Project Dynamis and the MAGTF C2 MVP from MCTSSA.

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DISARM with Dr Pablo Breuer Jul 12, 2024

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In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich and Kyle are joined by Dr Pablo Breuer and they discuss the DISARM framework.

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Links:

DISARM website - https://www.disarm.foundation/framework

BlackHat talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trxzyEfG8cY&t=6s&pp=ygUVYmxhY2toYXQgcGFibG8gYnJldWVy

STIX/TAXI - https://www.first.org/resources/papers/munich2016/wunder-stix-taxii-Overview.pdf

Trust me I’m Lying - https://www.amazon.com/Trust-Me-Lying-Confessions-Manipulator/dp/1591846285

LikeWar: The Weaponization of Social Media

https://www.amazon.com/LikeWar-Weaponization-P-W-Singer/dp/1328695743

How to Lose the information War: Nina Jankowicz

https://a.co/d/08YE6l6U

The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark: Carl Sagan

https://a.co/d/01C7dhRb

Microsoft Recall, GEN Nakasone (ret), NDAA cyber study Jul 08, 2024

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In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle talk through some interesting news of note around AI enabled screenshots, what GEN Nakasone is doing in retirement, and a cyber force study potentially being included in the NDAA.

Links:

Recall - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-recall-ai-feature-will-record-everything-you-do-on-your-pc/

Nakasone -

https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2024/05/08/gen-paul-nakasone-named-founding-director-of-institute-for-national-defense-and-global-security/

https://openai.com/index/openai-appoints-retired-us-army-general/

NDAA -

https://defensescoop.com/2024/06/14/assessment-independent-cyber-force-passes-house-senate-defense-committee/

https://www.secureworld.io/industry-news/cyber-force-on-hold

Real Actual AI Jun 05, 2024

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In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are joined by fellow Marine and special guest Dan Tadross, Scale AI’s Head of Federal Delivery, as they talk about an AI product for military planners available NOW.

Tune in to hear how Dan used software to improve deck cycles, the G-BOSS system, and then directed his passion for AI to Donovan. Want to know what Donovan is? Have a listen and find out.

Links:

WOTR - https://warontherocks.com/2023/04/how-large-language-models-can-revolutionize-military-planning/

https://www.duffelblog.com/p/chatgpt-not-allowed-to-learn-mdmp-majors-remain-relevant-for-now

https://scale.com/

Craig Clarkson - MCTSSA CO May 17, 2024

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In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are joined by special guest Col Craig Clarkson, the Commanding Officer of MCTSSA, and they talk about leading technical teams, what MCTSSA is up to lately, and his call to action.

Links:

Amazon leadership principles: https://www.amazon.jobs/content/en/our-workplace/leadership-principles

The Rise of Cyber-Physical Systems:

https://www.nationalacademies.org/news/2023/11/the-rise-of-cyber-physical-systems

Liminal Warfare and Conceptual Envelopment:
https://smallwarsjournal.com/jrnl/art/liminal-and-conceptual-envelopment-warfare-age-dragons

Anthony Crain Apr 26, 2024

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In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are joined by special guest Anthony Crain and they talk about teaching/coaching, Agile and DEVOPS, and if AI is promising or concerning for project management professionals.

Links:

Pocket Coach Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@pocketcoach5606

John’s Post Comparing Agile with USMC doctrine:

https://www.unadulteratednerdery.com/2021/12/21/agile-isnt-transformative-its-doctrine/

Elevate book: https://www.audible.com/pd/Elevate-Audiobook/B072N67MB2?source_code=GPAGBSH0508140001&ipRedirectOverride=true&gclid=CjwKCAjw5v2wBhBrEiwAXDDoJYnbAFRh0uf0vPetjsTUNCuf4nlopK2JvvZ3F3kARHglMo2QEjf4bRoCU4sQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Anthony Video on Time Boxing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h89xbVbas_c

FDD Cyber Force Discussion Apr 12, 2024

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In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle discuss the FDD document recommending a cyber force.

Links:

Report: https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2024/03/25/united-states-cyber-force/#easy-footnote-bottom-16-229141

https://www.crowdstrike.com/cybersecurity-101/living-off-the-land-attacks-lotl/

https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/identifying-and-mitigating-living-land-techniques

Video discussion: https://www.fdd.org/events/2024/03/25/exploring-the-potential-of-a-us-cyber-force/

Chat with Tim Gramp Mar 15, 2024

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In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are joined by special guest Tim Gramp - USMC Chief Engineer - and DC SEAL. Tim is the first SES to join the cast, and they discuss what an SES is, the best way to leverage the civilian workforce, and what the STRL designation MCTSSA received means to the warfighter.

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Links:

-https://www.marcorsyscom.marines.mil/Leadership/Leadership-View/Article/3033657/mr-timothy-m-gramp/

-https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/3657402/mctssa-designated-corps-first-strl-accelerating-force-modernization/

-https://rt.cto.mil/ddre-rt/dd-rtl/strl/

-https://news.usni.org/2024/03/04/marines-accelerating-new-technology-fielding-to-the-fleet

-https://lexfridman.com/podcast/

-https://www.acquired.fm/
-https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Fourth-Turning-Is-Here/Neil-Howe/9781982173739

Wireshark, Leaked Hacking Tools, Freaking out about Google Feb 29, 2024

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In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle discuss some recents events in the news - banning Wireshark, the alleged leak of hacking tools, and Kyle finishes by providing some perspective on how Google sunsets projects.

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Links:

Wireshark website (donate here): https://www.wireshark.org/

SharkFest: https://sharkfest.wireshark.org/

Hacking tool leak: https://cybernews.com/news/github-leak-exposes-chinese-cyber-ops/

Lockbit:

https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-68344987 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-arrest-lockbit-ransomware-members-release-decryptor-in-global-crackdown/

https://www.reuters.com/technology/lockbit-hackers-swagger-display-after-police-leak-identities-online-2024-02-20/

Single, double, triple, quadruple extortion - https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/us/security/news/cybercrime-and-digital-threats/ransomware-double-extortion-and-beyond-revil-clop-and-conti