Cybersecurity in The White House – with Camille Stewart Gloster

SpyCast

Summary

Camille Stewart Gloster (X, LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss her career in cyber. Camille was the first Deputy National Cyber Director for Technology & Ecosystem for the White House.

What You’ll Learn

Intelligence

• The intersections between technology and law
• The origins of the cyber threat
• The importance of cyber education
• Building a diverse cyber workforce

Reflections

• Challenging narratives and norms
• Strategic education

And much, much more …

Quotes of the Week

“Another part of the problem is having a conversation where people understand that they do a lot of this work every day. Honing those skills and being intentional about them and then applying them to a career means a transition from a hobby to something more concrete. And that narrative piece of making cybersecurity not seem so overwhelming is a big part of the work as well.” – Camille Stewart Gloster.

Resources

SURFACE SKIM

*SpyCasts*

• Indian Intelligence & Cyber – A Conversation with Sameer Patil, ORF Mumbai (2023)
• Espionage and the Metaverse with Cathy Hackl (2023)
• The FBI & Cyber with Cyber Division Chief Bryan Vorndran (Part 1 of 2) (2022)
• The FBI & Cyber with Cyber Division Chief Bryan Vorndran (Part 2 of 2) (2022)
• Trafficking Data: The Digital Struggle with China with Aynne Kokas (2022)

*Beginner Resources*

• What is Cybersecurity? CISA (2021) [Short article]
• What is Cyber? Marketing Business Network, YouTube (2019) [2 min. video]
• Why Is Cybersecurity Important? CompTIA (n.d.) [Short article]

DEEPER DIVE

Primary Sources

• 2024 Report on the Cybersecurity Posture of the United States (2024)
• National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy: Initial Stages of Implementation (2024)
• Executive Order on Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern (2024)
• National Cybersecurity Strategy (2023)
• National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan (2023)
• National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy (2023)
• CHIPS Act (2022)
• Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity (2021)

*Wildcard Resource*

• Test your cybersecurity awareness with this #BeCyberSmart crossword from the Center for Development of Security Excellence.