Today’s program features a panel discussion with Austin Gould from TSA and Diane Sabatino from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and moderated by Keith Helms of Dell Technologies.  Their discussion focuses on the challenges and opportunities of touchless screening and efforts to widely deploy the nascent technology at airports and other security checkpoints.This is the second in a two part series on DHS Touchless Screening.Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

Today’s program Features Tom Ragland and John Wagner discussing the DHS Touchless Screening Transformation.  Listen in as they go into the development of effective touchless screening and the next steps for deploying touchless screening at airports and other security checkpoints.Tom Ragland is with Dell Technologies’ Business Development and Strategic Programs and is the former Operations Director at DHS.  John Wagner is the former  Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner at US Customs and Border Protection and the innovator behind CBP’s successful Global Entry program and touchless screening initiatives.This is the first in a two part series on DHS Touchless Screening.Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

Today’s program is the second in a two part series on Women in Government Security and features an amazing Q&A session on careers and advancing women in the workforce.Moderated by Beth Cappello, Deputy CIO at DHS.   With Melissa Conley, Deputy Assistant Administrator at TSA, Pam Leach the Deputy CISO at USCIS, and Monrovia Jackson, CISA Program Manager at GDIT.  This program was recorded in conjunction with the HSDF policy symposium, Celebrating Women in Homeland Security on March 30, 2023.Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

Karinda Washington is the Executive Director of Social Impact at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), who recently delivered inspiring remarks that were well received by both government and industry participants at HSDF's Third Annual Celebrating the Women of Homeland Security  on March 30th, 2023.  In her speech, Ms. Washington reflected on her career and shared valuable advice for other women in the homeland security field. Washington emphasized the crucial role of a diverse and inclusive workforce in supporting the mission of DHS. Her remarks highlighted the importance of promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace to achieve success in the department's efforts to protect the homeland.Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

Patty Cogswell, former TSA Administrator, moderated a lively, fun, and informative discussion Breaking Barriers: Women in Security Navigating Career Transitions as part of HSDF's Third Annual Celebrating Women in Homeland Security on March 30, 2023.  Today’s program is the first of a two part series looking at Breaking Barriers: Women in Security Navigating Career Transitions.  This discussion was moderated by Patty Cogswell, former TSA Administrator, and features:  Mary Ellen Callahan, Chief of Staff, Office of the Deputy Secretary, Department of Homeland Security; Kim Hutchinson, Assistant Administrator for Training and Development, Transportation Security Administration;  and Tiffany Sargent, Chief Technologist for Cloud and Enterprise Sales at Intel Inc. Listen  as the panelists discuss their personal experiences in making career moves between the public and private sectors; what risks - real and perceived - they faced in those transitions; and other advice they have for women in security-related fields.This program was recorded in conjunction with the HSDF policy symposium, Celebrating Women in Homeland Security on March 30th, 2023Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

In the first part of a two part series, Beth Cappello, Deputy CIO at DHS leads an informative and entertaining discussion on the impact of technology on the DHS mission and what it's like to be a woman in the homeland security field.  With Melissa Conley, Deputy Assistant Administrator at TSA, Pam Leach the Deputy CISO USCIS, and Monrovia Jackson, CISA Program Manager at GDIT.  The discussion highlighted many wonderful stories from their careers.  The Discussion took place at HSDF's Third Annual Celebrating Women in Homeland Security Symposium on March 30, 2023 in Washington D.C.Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

Dr.  Elizabeth Kolmstetter, CISA's new Chief People Officer, discusses her new role and addresses the challenges of cultivating a world class cyber workforce.  She was joined by Deborah Gill of Dell Technologies.  Their discussion took place at HSDF's Third Annual Celebrating Women in Homeland Security Symposium on March 30, 2023.Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

Hope Goins, Minority Staff Director for the House Homeland Security Committee, discusses the 20th Anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security, the importance of diversity and inclusion for committee staff, and areas of bipartisan policy cooperation such as border security and cybersecurity. Hope Joins HSDF as a part of the Third Annual Celebrating the Women of Homeland Security  on March 30th, 2023.Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

Patty Cogswell, former TSA Administrator, moderated a lively, fun, and informative discussion Breaking Barriers: Women in Security Navigating Career Transitions as part of HSDF's Third Annual Celebrating Women in Homeland Security on March 30, 2023.  Today’s program is the second of a two part series looking at Breaking Barriers: Women in Security Navigating Career Transitions.  This discussion was moderated by Patty Cogswell, former TSA Administrator, and features:  Mary Ellen Callahan, Chief of Staff, Office of the Deputy Secretary, Department of Homeland Security; Kim Hutchinson, Assistant Administrator for Training and Development, Transportation Security Administration;  and Tiffany Sargent, Chief Technologist for Cloud and Enterprise Sales at Intel Inc. Enjoy a lively and informative round of Q&A with panel experts,This program was recorded in conjunction with the HSDF policy symposium, Celebrating Women in Homeland Security on March 30th, 2023Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

Bobbie Stempfley discusses next steps for building better cybersecurity resilience through technology, people, and process with Megan Mance from the Homeland Security and Defense Forum. Ms. Stempfley currently serves as Vice President of the Infrastructure Solutions Group and as the Business Unit Security Officer for Dell Technologies.  She has had an incredible career spanning the public and private sectors, as well as academia. During her time in public service, she served as Chief Information Officer of the Defense Information Systems Agency and as Deputy Assistant Secretary within the Office of Cybersecurity & Communications at the Department of Homeland Security, which was the precursor to CISA.This program was recorded in conjunction with the HSDF policy symposium, Celebrating Women in Homeland Security on March 30th, 2023Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.