Thin Digital Line Podcast

Are tribes being left behind in cybersecurity? Does their data remain sovereign when transferred to the Cloud? In this episode of Thin Digital Line, our hosts Jeff Engle and Carmen Brooks are joined by Bill Barkovic. He is a modern workplace solution specialist for Microsoft. He works with tribes and tribal corporations to utilize Microsoft 365. He is passionate about helping the tribes. They discuss his experience working with tribes from building trust to being a part of the community. They also discuss some of the difficulties tribal entities face when implementing cybersecurity like modernizing and updating technology as well as ensuring their data remains secure. About Thin Digital Line: The Thin Digital Line mission is to build capacity and enhance cyber resiliency efforts by establishing a common bond between all critical infrastructure technologists, operators, and security leaders. We undertake this initiative with a sober view of where we stand as a collective ecosystem across critical sectors and national critical functions AND a clear understanding of how ineffective other initiatives have been. We will foster collaboration, knowledge building, and lessons learned through challenging the conventional direction of the industry based on a foundation rooted in the most elite special operations organizations to build a competitive advantage required to win. Join forces with us as we stand shoulder to shoulder on the thin digital line between order and chaos in an enduring effort to protect our way of life. - DISCLAIMER: “Thin Digital Line” is property of Conquest Cyber. The views expressed by guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All other works mentioned in this podcast are the property of their respective owners. Materials on this podcast may only be reproduced in their entirety (without modification) for the individual viewer’s personal and/or educational use and must include this notice and disclaimer.

A thought-provoking discussion on topics like bull riding, juggling, and freestyle rapping, special guest Vishal Amin, Head of Security Solutions at Microsoft Federal joins our hosts Jeff Engle and Carmen Brooks on this episode of TDL to talk about national security and the impact of teamwork and diversity in the field. Stemming from Jeff’s and Vishal’s transitions from military to the cyber world, they explore the importance of aligning a team's skills and values to maximize their impact on the mission. Hear inspiring stories of how service is a driving force behind teamwork and learn about the key role of mission and value alignment. About Thin Digital Line: The Thin Digital Line's mission is to build capacity and enhance cyber resiliency efforts by establishing a common bond between all critical infrastructure technologists, operators, and security leaders. We undertake this initiative with a sober view of where we stand as a collective ecosystem across critical sectors and national critical functions AND a clear understanding of how ineffective other initiatives have been. We will foster collaboration, knowledge building, and lessons learned through challenging the conventional direction of the industry based on a foundation rooted in the most elite special operations organizations to build a competitive advantage required to win. Join forces with us as we stand shoulder to shoulder on the thin digital line between order and chaos in an enduring effort to protect our way of life. _ DISCLAIMER: “Thin Digital Line” is property of Conquest Cyber. The views expressed by guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All other works mentioned in this podcast are the property of their respective owners. Materials on this podcast may only be reproduced in their entirety (without modification) for the individual viewer’s personal and/or educational use and must include this notice and disclaimer.

Are the critical infrastructures of our nation separate from cybersecurity? How important is community for the IT industry? Cybersecurity is a part of a critical ecosystem that impacts all of us. Community enables us to stand united against cyber threats. In this episode of Thin Digital Line, our hosts Jeff Engle and Carmen Brooks are joined by Chay Chinsethagid. He is the Senior Vice President of IT & Engineering at Helmerich & Payne, and he’s been part of their team for 21 years. He started out as an engineer but entered the world of technology when H&P underwent a transition into tech. Along with community and IT, they discuss what makes people tick, fulfillment, and empowerment. About Thin Digital Line: The Thin Digital Line mission is to build capacity and enhance cyber resiliency efforts by establishing a common bond between all critical infrastructure technologists, operators, and security leaders. We undertake this initiative with a sober view of where we stand as a collective ecosystem across critical sectors and national critical functions AND a clear understanding of how ineffective other initiatives have been. We will foster collaboration, knowledge building, and lessons learned through challenging the conventional direction of the industry based on a foundation rooted in the most elite special operations organizations to build a competitive advantage required to win. Join forces with us as we stand shoulder to shoulder on the thin digital line between order and chaos in an enduring effort to protect our way of life. - DISCLAIMER: “Thin Digital Line” is property of Conquest Cyber. The views expressed by guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. All other works mentioned in this podcast are the property of their respective owners. Materials on this podcast may only be reproduced in their entirety (without modification) for the individual viewer’s personal and/or educational use and must include this notice and disclaimer.