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As cyber threats evolve faster than policy, Cyber Focus delivers executive-level briefings on cybersecurity, national security, and critical infrastructure. From the McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security at Auburn University, host Frank Cilluffo speaks with senior leaders across government, industry, and the intelligence community about ransomware, state-sponsored threats, AI, and the systems we all rely on—energy, water, telecom, and supply chains. Each episode focuses on real-world risk tradeoffs and practical steps organizations can take to strengthen resilience.

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Anthropic and the Fight Over Frontier AI Risk with CyberScoop’s Greg Otto

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Anthropic and the Fight Over Frontier AI Risk with CyberScoop’s Greg Otto

Season 3 Episode 26 • Jun 23, 2026

Inside the FBI’s Push to Disrupt Hackers Before They Strike with Brett Leatherman

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Inside the FBI’s Push to Disrupt Hackers Before They Strike with Brett Leatherman

Season 3 Episode 25 • Jun 16, 2026

The New AI Executive Order and the Race to Harden America’s Systems with Daniel Kroese

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The New AI Executive Order and the Race to Harden America’s Systems with Daniel Kroese

Season 3 Episode 24 • Jun 09, 2026

AI Is Not Your Friend: Geoffrey Fowler on Rating AI for Kids

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AI Is Not Your Friend: Geoffrey Fowler on Rating AI for Kids

Season 3 Episode 23 • Jun 02, 2026

Estonia’s Lessons for the Cyber Future with Ambassador Kristjan Prikk

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Estonia’s Lessons for the Cyber Future with Ambassador Kristjan Prikk

Season 3 Episode 22 • May 26, 2026

Who’s Accountable When AI Acts? — With Walter Haydock

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Who’s Accountable When AI Acts? — With Walter Haydock

Season 3 Episode 21 • May 19, 2026

The End of Human-Speed Cyber: Mythos, Glasswing & the AI Exploit Race with CrowdStrike's Drew Bagley

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The End of Human-Speed Cyber: Mythos, Glasswing & the AI Exploit Race with CrowdStrike's Drew Bagley

Season 3 Episode 20 • May 12, 2026

What Most People Get Wrong About Secure Messaging with Signal CTO Ehren Kret

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What Most People Get Wrong About Secure Messaging with Signal CTO Ehren Kret

Season 3 Episode 19 • May 05, 2026

How Idaho National Laboratory Is Building the Future of Infrastructure Security with Zach Tudor

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How Idaho National Laboratory Is Building the Future of Infrastructure Security with Zach Tudor

Season 3 Episode 18 • Apr 27, 2026

Hacking Reputation: Disinformation, Trust, and Cyber Crisis Response with Preston Golson

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Hacking Reputation: Disinformation, Trust, and Cyber Crisis Response with Preston Golson

Season 3 Episode 17 • Apr 21, 2026