Emergency preparation comes down to good communication and logistics. What about moving a space shuttle across town, or restoring power after a wildfire? We're joined by Dr. James Madia, a senior manager of security business operations and compliance at Southern California Edison, to chat about his career arc and experiences from law enforcement to security management and a doctorate.

Success doesn't happen overnight. It takes careful planning and broad collaboration to build a company, a university or even a nation. This week, we're joined with retired General David Glaser to discuss his work rebuilding Afghanistan, securing borders and responding to disasters at home, as well as his current role as chief strategy officer at Sam Houston State University.

Let's say you've got a team in harm's way on the other side of the world. Do you have a plan for getting them out safely? When his people needed an emergency evacuation from Libya, Clyde Loll did. He shares lessons learned from his 40+ year career, including the importance of building relationships and trust, and explores highlights from a reflection paper on his career. We also chat with Garreth Tiefenbach about free de-escalation training for law enforcement and the Law Enforcement Management Institute at SHSU.

You've heard of FEMA, usually after a disaster. Have you heard of CISA? This week, Julio Gonzalez, Supervisory Protective Security Advisor at CISA, chats with us about preparedness and prevention before a crisis. He also shares smuggling stories from the high seas and insight into a recent cyberattack. Email us! [email protected] and [email protected]

Artificial intelligence, blockchains, quantum computing - complex emerging technologies promise to reshape critical infrastructure in the coming years. We're joined by Nick Reese, an emerging technology entrepreneur, and Robert Crane, a project manager at IHS, for strategies on embracing new tech while staying one step ahead.Enter promo code PODCAST for free enrollment in the Emerging Technology for Critical Infrastructure online course.Additional credits for this episode: The Funk Bot created using PlayHT generative audio software. Funky Uplifting Beat background music created by Underground Studios and purchased on Pond5.

Robert Crane joins Structurally Sound and recounts early influences that shaped his career toward critical infrastructure. We also talk about his experiences with the Coast Guard and DHS and consider the vulnerabilities of overreliance on GPS.

Gray Wars, Digital Privateers and Inter-Generational Collaboration: Reflections on the IHS Thought Leaders Conference How can businesses manage risks and build relationships in an era of global cybersecurity risks, potential gray wars and mistrust between industry and government? A recent IHS Thought Leaders Conference tackled that question. Mike and Grant reflect on the conference with Dr. Nadav Morag, chair of the department of security studies at Sam Houston State and former senior director at Israel's National Security Council, and Scott McHugh, IHS program executive for the private sector.

The Structurally Sound team chats with Dr. Nadav Morag and Scott McHugh about the unfolding crisis in Gaza. Dr. Morag is chair of security studies at Sam Houston State University and a former captain in the Israeli Defense Force; Scott McHugh is a program executive at the Institute for Homeland Security and a longtime expert on public and private intelligence and security.

Welcome to Structurally Sound. In this episode we meet our hosts, Michael Aspland, Grant Threatt, and Marcus Funk. Michael and Grant recount the beginnings of the Institute for Homeland Security at Sam Houston State and introduce listeners to the podcast.