Cyber at the Top: The Need for Speed: How High-Performance Computing Is Reshaping Cybersecurity

About this episode

This episode discusses how high-performance computing is transforming cybersecurity through enhanced speed and efficiency.

Speed is becoming a defining advantage in cybersecurity. In this episode, Phyllis Schneck, VP and CISO at Northrop Grumman, joins Dr. Hugh Thompson to explore how high-performance computing is reshaping cyber defense. From accelerating real-time threat detection and response to amplifying the impact of AI and automation, they discuss how increased compute power is transforming both attackers and defenders. The conversation also highlights the importance of building secure foundations, avoiding common pitfalls, and enabling organizations to move at speed without increasing risk. Guest: Dr. Phyllis Schneck, Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer, Northrop Grumman

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Hugh Thompson

Guest: Phyllis Schneck

Topics covered

• cybersecurity
• high-performance computing
• real-time threat detection
• AI and automation
• cyber defense
• risk management

Keywords

• cybersecurity
• high-performance computing
• threat detection
• AI
• automation
• risk management
• cyber defense

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Northrop Grumman

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