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Operational Cybersecurity in Action Part 3 of 4

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Industry-Government Collaboration Challenges
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Know Your Customer and Mission
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Q&A: Operational Technology Security
HSDF THE PODCAST
Operational Cybersecurity in Action Part 3 of 4
Sep 30, 2025
Homeland Security & Defense Forum

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

The complex dance between government agencies and industry partners takes center stage in this revealing conversation with homeland security leaders. Rather than a transactional vendor-customer dynamic, these officials are seeking genuine partnerships built on trust, expertise, and mission understanding.

Featuring:
•Bob Costello, Chief Information Officer, CISA
•Todd Hemmen, Deputy Assistant Director, Cyber Division, Cyber Capabilities Branch, FBI
•Donald Coulter, Senior Science Advisor, Cybersecurity, S&T Directorate, Department of Homeland Security 
Jason Hill, Senior Executive Director, Cyber Practice, MANTECH 
•Michael Prado, Deputy Assistant Director, Cyber Crimes Center, Homeland Security Investigations
•Dr. Barry West, Former Senior Advisor (DHS OCIO) and Former FEMA CIO (moderator)

This discussion took place July 23rd, 2025, at HSDF’s Cybersecurity Symposium,  Navigating Cybersecurity Strategies in a Volatile World

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