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Phyllis Lee On Reasonable Cybersecurity, Compliance Overload, And Software Risk | Ep 45
Jun 23, 2026
1h 32m 34s
Laura Galante On AI Competition, Strategic Infrastructure, And The Future Of Cyber Defense | Ep 44
Jun 9, 2026
1h 27m 43s
Vicky Pillitteri on risk management, AI security, and the future of cybersecurity standards
May 20, 2026
1h 07m 09s
Jen Sovada on OT complexity, human-centered cybersecurity, and the global skills gap
May 7, 2026
1h 28m 26s
Mary Brooks on Cyber Assistance, Supply Chains, and the Fracturing of Digital Trust
Apr 28, 2026
1h 27m 08s
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| 6/23/26 | Phyllis Lee On Reasonable Cybersecurity, Compliance Overload, And Software Risk | Ep 45 | After 25 years at the NSA, Phyllis Lee now helps shape the CIS Critical Security Controls used by organizations around the world. In this episode of Sentinel Blue’s The Watchers, she explains why fear-based cybersecurity messaging fails, why compliance frameworks overwhelm defenders, and why software vendors must take more responsibility for security. The conversation also explores MSP culture, secure-by-design thinking, AI optimism, and the widening gap between cybersecurity policy and operational reality.MORE FROM PHYLLIS LEEPhyllis Lee LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phyllis-lee-21b58a1a4/ FOLLOW THE WATCHERSWebsite: https://thewatchers.ioLinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedinSentinel Blue: https://sblu.us/linkedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watcherspodcast/JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORDhttps://thewatchers.io/DiscordGET THE AUDIO PODCASTRSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feedEpisodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodesCONNECT WITH ANDYLinkedIn: https://sblu.us/AndyPRODUCED BYhttps://www.sentinelblue.comPRODUCTION TEAMhttps://www.brandready.com/#TheWatchersPodcast #sentinelblue #cybersecurity #cyberdefense #CISControls #CenterForInternetSecurity #NSA #MSP #securebydesign #cyberpolicy #infosec | 1h 32m 34s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | Laura Galante On AI Competition, Strategic Infrastructure, And The Future Of Cyber Defense | Ep 44✨ | cybersecurityAI+4 | Laura Galante | Sentinel BlueThe Watchers+1 | — | cyber riskcritical infrastructure+5 | — | 1h 27m 43s | |
| 5/20/26 | Vicky Pillitteri on risk management, AI security, and the future of cybersecurity standards✨ | risk managementAI security+4 | Vicky Pillitteri | National Institute of Standards and Technology | — | cybersecurityCMMC+5 | — | 1h 07m 09s | |
| 5/7/26 | Jen Sovada on OT complexity, human-centered cybersecurity, and the global skills gap✨ | operational technologycybersecurity+4 | Jen Sovada | Sentinel BlueThe Watchers+3 | — | OT complexitycybersecurity+5 | — | 1h 28m 26s | |
| 4/28/26 | Mary Brooks on Cyber Assistance, Supply Chains, and the Fracturing of Digital Trust✨ | cybersecuritydigital trust+4 | Mary Brooks | Sentinel BlueThe Watchers+3 | — | cyber assistancesupply chains+7 | — | 1h 27m 08s | |
| 4/21/26 | Matt Lee on the cybersecurity poverty line, insurance risk shifts, and systemic failure✨ | cybersecurityeconomic realities+4 | Matt Lee | Sentinel BlueThe Watchers+3 | — | cybersecurity poverty linemanaged service agreements+3 | — | 1h 41m 12s | |
| 3/24/26 | Anna Wheeler on breaking barriers, leadership under fire, and cyber's evolution✨ | cybersecurityleadership+4 | Anna Wheeler | Sentinel BlueThe Watchers+2 | — | cyber defensemilitary leadership+3 | — | 1h 39m 27s | |
| 3/11/26 | Teresa Shea on NSA Leadership, Trust, and the Future of Cyber Intelligence | The Watchers Episode 37✨ | national securitycybersecurity+4 | Teresa Shea | NSAThe Watchers+1 | — | national securitycybersecurity+7 | — | 1h 21m 11s | |
| 2/25/26 | Jonny Gannon on CIA Operations, Leadership Under Fire & AI Intelligence✨ | CIA operationsleadership+5 | Jonny Gannon | CIASentinel Blue+2 | — | CIAleadership+6 | — | 2h 02m 18s | |
| 2/20/26 | Bob Skinner on Presidential Communications, Cyber Leadership, and AI Accountability✨ | national securitycybersecurity+5 | Bob Skinner | Sentinel BlueThe Watchers+5 | — | national securitycybersecurity+6 | — | 1h 37m 03s | |
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| 1/21/26 | General David Petraeus on Strategic Leadership, Great-Power Competition, and the AI Revolution✨ | strategic leadershipgreat-power competition+4 | General David Petraeus | Sentinel BlueThe Watchers+6 | — | national securityAI+6 | — | 1h 17m 03s | |
| 12/10/25 | Don Yeske on Public Service, Courage, and the Changing Face of Government✨ | public servicegovernment+4 | Don Yeske | Department of Homeland SecurityThe Watchers+1 | — | public servicegovernment leadership+5 | — | 1h 40m 50s | |
| 11/14/25 | Bill Cameron on partner nation cybersecurity, and cyberspace escalation✨ | cybersecuritycyber conflict+3 | Bill Cameron | Sentinel BlueU.S.+2 | — | cybersecuritycyber conflict+5 | — | 1h 33m 25s | |
| 10/22/25 | Jennifer Ewbank on the CIA, Innovation in AI, and the Race with China✨ | CIAAI+4 | Jennifer Ewbank | CIASentinel Blue+2 | — | CIAAI+5 | — | 1h 08m 35s | |
| 10/13/25 | Jack Rhysider on Darknet Diaries, Privacy, and the Future of Cybersecurity✨ | privacyhacking culture+4 | Jack Rhysider | Darknet DiariesThe Watchers+5 | — | cybersecurityhacking+6 | — | 1h 20m 43s | |
| 10/2/25 | Tatyana Bolton on Cyber Policy, OT Security, and the Speed of Relevance | In this episode of The Watchers, Andy Sauer sits down with cybersecurity leader Tatyana Bolton. From her unexpected start in acting to shaping national policy at CISA, Google, and beyond, Tatyana shares her perspective on why U.S. cyber defenses must keep pace with adversaries moving at the “speed of relevance.” They discuss policy gridlock, supply chain risk, OT security, and the urgent cultural shift needed to treat cyber as a true national security priority.------MORE FROM TATYANA BOLTONhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tatyana-b-58358021/--------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW THE WATCHERSWebsite: https://thewatchers.ioLinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedinSentinel Blue: https://sblu.us/linkedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watcherspodcast/JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORDhttps://thewatchers.io/DiscordGET THE AUDIO PODCASTRSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feedEpisodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodesCONNECT WITH ANDYLinkedIn: https://sblu.us/AndyPRODUCED BYhttps://www.sentinelblue.comPRODUCTION TEAMhttps://www.brandready.com/--------------------------------------------------------------#nationalsecurity #cyberintelligence #militaryleadership #combatmedicine #AIandethics#defenseInnovation #jointcommand #criticalinfrastructure #futureofwarfare #operationaltechnology #cybersecurity #cybersecurityawareness #techindefense #cyberthreats #cyberdefense #nationalsecurity #cyberwarfare #TheWatchersPodcast #sentinelblue #tatyanabolton #andysauer | 1h 42m 02s | ||||||
| 9/11/25 | Gentry Lane on cyber weapons, national defense, and the race for global cyber power | Cybersecurity strategist Gentry Lane joins The Watchers to unpack why cyber weapons should be treated as real weapons of war. She and Andy Sauer dive into the absence of a national cyber strategy, the vulnerabilities of America’s critical infrastructure, and the role of Europe in the global cyber power race. From the dangers of supply chain weaknesses to the need for deterrence by denial, this conversation reveals what’s at stake in today’s digital battlefield.------MORE FROM GENTRY LANEhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gentrylane/https://www.nemesis-global.com/--------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW THE WATCHERSWebsite: https://thewatchers.ioLinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watcherspodcast/FOLLOW SENTINEL BLUELinkedIn: https://sblu.us/linkedWebsite: https://www.sentinelblue.comJOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORDhttps://thewatchers.io/DiscordGET THE AUDIO PODCASTRSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feedEpisodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodesCONNECT WITH ANDYLinkedIn: https://sblu.us/AndyPRODUCED BYhttps://www.sentinelblue.comPRODUCTION TEAMhttps://www.brandready.com/--------------------------------------------------------------#nationalsecurity #cybersecurity #criticalinfrastructure #leadership #nato #eu #nationalresilience #publicsectorsecurity #leadershipinsecurity #airesilience #infrastructuresecurity #defensestrategy #missionfirst #techpodcast #cyberthreats #cyber #strategy #TheWatchersPodcast #sentinelblue | 1h 37m 22s | ||||||
| 7/15/25 | Nick Andersen on national resilience, priorities, and leading with purpose | Nick Andersen, President and COO of Invictus, joins Andy Sauer to unpack the hard truths about cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, and government readiness. With experience spanning the Marine Corps, DOE, and White House, Nick offers a brutally honest take on what it will take to build real resilience—starting with ruthless prioritization. From AI regulation to public utility gaps, this episode dives deep into the systems we rely on and the leadership it takes to protect them.------MORE FROM NICK ANDERSENhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nmandersen/--------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW THE WATCHERSWebsite: https://thewatchers.ioLinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedinSentinel Blue: https://sblu.us/linkedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watcherspodcast/JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORDhttps://thewatchers.io/DiscordGET THE AUDIO PODCASTRSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feedEpisodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodesCONNECT WITH ANDYLinkedIn: https://sblu.us/AndyPRODUCED BYhttps://www.sentinelblue.comPRODUCTION TEAMhttps://www.brandready.com/--------------------------------------------------------------#nationalsecurity #cybersecurity #criticalinfrastructure #governmentreadiness #nationalresilience #publicsectorsecurity #leadershipinsecurity #airesilience #infrastructuresecurity #defensestrategy #thewatcherspodcast #nickandersen #andysauer #invictus #missionfirst #techpodcast #cyberthreats #cyber #strategy #TheWatchersPodcast #sentinelblue | 1h 38m 59s | ||||||
| 6/24/25 | Chase Cunningham on zero trust, AI hype, and strategic security thinking | Cybersecurity expert Dr. Chase Cunningham—aka Doctor Zero Trust—joins us for a frank, no-holds-barred discussion on the broken promises of the security industry, the myth of perfect defense, and how AI hype distorts real threats. From practical strategies for small businesses to federal policy failures, Chase brings a realist's lens to the most pressing challenges in cyber today. If you’re ready to look past buzzwords and dig into what actually works, this episode is for you.------MORE FROM DR. CHASE CUNNINGHAMhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-chase-cunningham/--------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW THE WATCHERSWebsite: https://thewatchers.ioLinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedinSentinel Blue: https://sblu.us/linkedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watcherspodcast/JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORDhttps://thewatchers.io/DiscordGET THE AUDIO PODCASTRSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feedEpisodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodesCONNECT WITH ANDYLinkedIn: https://sblu.us/AndyPRODUCED BYhttps://www.sentinelblue.comPRODUCTION TEAMhttps://www.brandready.com/--------------------------------------------------------------#nationalsecurity #cybersecurity #infosec #zerotrust #ai #aiethics #techpodcast #cyberthreats #cyber #strategy #TheWatchersPodcast #sentinelblue | 1h 49m 27s | ||||||
| 6/12/25 | Mary O’Brien on Joint Command, Combat Medicine Innovation, and the Ethics of AI | Retired Lt. Gen. Mary O’Brien joins us to explore the future of national security, from modernizing combat medicine to the ethical boundaries of AI. With a career spanning cyber intelligence and joint command leadership, Mary shares insights on military transitions, critical infrastructure, and the importance of integrating technology across defense and civilian life. This episode dives deep into leadership, innovation, and the challenges facing the next era of warfare.------MORE FROM MARY O'BRIENhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/maryobrienarlingtonva/--------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW THE WATCHERSWebsite: https://thewatchers.ioLinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedinSentinel Blue: https://sblu.us/linkedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watcherspodcast/JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORDhttps://thewatchers.io/DiscordGET THE AUDIO PODCASTRSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feedEpisodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodesCONNECT WITH ANDYLinkedIn: https://sblu.us/AndyPRODUCED BYhttps://www.sentinelblue.comPRODUCTION TEAMhttps://www.brandready.com/--------------------------------------------------------------#nationalsecurity #cyberintelligence #militaryleadership #combatmedicine #AIandethics#defenseInnovation #jointcommand #criticalinfrastructure #futureofwarfare#veteranvoices #techindefense #cyberthreats #cyberdefense #nationalsecurity #digitalbattlefield #modernwarfareinsights #TheWatchersPodcast #sentinelblue | 1h 41m 04s | ||||||
| 5/20/25 | Lucian Niemeyer on operational technology, AI, and critical infrastructure | Lucian Niemeyer joins The Watchers to break down the hidden cyber threats embedded in our infrastructure, from water systems to smart homes. He discusses why operational technology (OT) attacks are the next frontier, how digital twins and AI can change the game, and why America’s energy grid—and national defense—must evolve fast. With experience spanning the DoD to nuclear advocacy, Lucian brings clarity, urgency, and hope to one of the biggest challenges of our time.------MORE FROM LUCIAN NIEMEYERhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lucian-niemeyer-307aa65/--------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW THE WATCHERSWebsite: https://thewatchers.ioLinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedinSentinel Blue: https://sblu.us/linkedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watcherspodcast/JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORDhttps://thewatchers.io/DiscordGET THE AUDIO PODCASTRSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feedEpisodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodesCONNECT WITH ANDYLinkedIn: https://sblu.us/AndyPRODUCED BYhttps://www.sentinelblue.comPRODUCTION TEAMhttps://www.brandready.com/--------------------------------------------------------------#cybersecurity #CMMC #nationalsecurity #technology #cisa #criticalinfrastructure #cyberresilience #nationaldefense #insiderthreats #cyberthreats #cyberdefense #TheWatchersPodcast #SentinelBlue | 1h 28m 58s | ||||||
| 4/30/25 | Bridget Bean on public service and the strategic vision for CISA's future | Bridget Bean, Executive Director & Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), joins us to talk about cyber threats, public-private partnerships, and the federal government's new "action-first" approach to securing critical infrastructure. She shares insights on supporting small businesses, strengthening federal networks, and preparing communities for nation-state cyberattacks. With a background spanning FEMA, SBA, and cybersecurity leadership, Bridget explains why trust, collaboration, and optimism are key to defending the homeland in an increasingly digital world.------MORE FROM BRIDGET BEANhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-bean/--------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW THE WATCHERSWebsite: https://thewatchers.ioLinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedinSentinel Blue: https://sblu.us/linkedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watcherspodcast/JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORDhttps://thewatchers.io/DiscordGET THE AUDIO PODCASTRSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feedEpisodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodesCONNECT WITH ANDYLinkedIn: https://sblu.us/AndyPRODUCED BYhttps://www.sentinelblue.comPRODUCTION TEAMhttps://www.brandready.com/--------------------------------------------------------------#cybersecurity #CMMC #nationalsecurity #technology #cisa #criticalinfrastructure #cyberresilience #nationaldefense #insiderthreats #cyberthreats #cyberdefense #TheWatchersPodcast #SentinelBlue | 1h 31m 17s | ||||||
| 4/23/25 | Sean Stalzer on energy, cyber war, and securing America’s power grid | Sean Stalzer, CISO, Director of Cyber Security at Dominion Energy, joins The Watchers to discuss how cyber threats from China and Russia target America’s energy grid, and what the energy sector's thankless work force is doing to combat it. We explore vulnerabilities in solar infrastructure, the growing risk of insider threats, and how utilities are adapting to cyber war realities. Sean shares insights on mutual aid, resilience, and how cyber defense protects critical infrastructure. A must-listen for anyone concerned about the intersection of energy, security, and national defense.------MORE FROM SEAN STALZERhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-stalzer2/--------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW THE WATCHERSWebsite: https://thewatchers.ioLinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedinSentinel Blue: https://sblu.us/linkedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watcherspodcast/JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORDhttps://thewatchers.io/DiscordGET THE AUDIO PODCASTRSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feedEpisodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodesCONNECT WITH ANDYLinkedIn: https://sblu.us/AndyPRODUCED BYhttps://www.sentinelblue.comPRODUCTION TEAMhttps://www.brandready.com/--------------------------------------------------------------#cybersecurity #CMMC #nationalsecurity #technology #energysecurity #criticalinfrastructure #cyberresilience #gridsecurity #nationaldefense #insiderthreats #cyberthreats #utilitysecurity #mutualaid #solarsecurity #cyberdefense #energygrid #TheWatchersPodcast #SentinelBlue #DominionEnergy | 1h 33m 03s | ||||||
| 4/2/25 | Scott Edwards on CMMC, national security, and the role of MSPs | In this episode of The Watchers, host Andy Sauer sits down with Scott Edwards, CEO of Summit 7 Systems, to discuss the critical role cybersecurity plays in national security. From the challenges of securing the defense industrial base to the rise of AI as the next frontier in cyber warfare, Scott shares his journey, leadership lessons, and insights on navigating evolving threats. This must-watch episode explores innovation, risk, and the future of America’s cybersecurity landscape.------MORE FROM SCOTT EDWARDShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mscottedwards/--------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW THE WATCHERSWebsite: https://thewatchers.ioLinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedinSentinel Blue: https://sblu.us/linkedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watcherspodcast/JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORDhttps://thewatchers.io/DiscordGET THE AUDIO PODCASTRSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feedEpisodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodesCONNECT WITH ANDYLinkedIn: https://sblu.us/AndyPRODUCED BYhttps://www.sentinelblue.comPRODUCTION TEAMhttps://www.brandready.com/--------------------------------------------------------------#cybersecurity #CMMC #nationalsecurity #technology #leadership #podcasts #msp #managedservices #managedsecurity #datasecurity #manageditservices | 1h 56m 17s | ||||||
| 3/20/25 | Kat Wang on supply chain, AI, and the mad science of cybersecurity | Kat Wang is a visionary at the forefront of cybersecurity and quantum innovation. With her background at Google and expertise in securing critical infrastructure, Kat dives into the challenges of supply chain threats, the role of AI in addressing workforce shortages, and the urgent need for public-private collaboration in the fight against cybercrime. Discover how quantum technology and bold strategies are shaping the future of data protection and national security.------MORE FROM KAT WANGhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-wang/--------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW THE WATCHERSWebsite: https://thewatchers.ioLinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watcherspodcast/JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORDhttps://thewatchers.io/DiscordGET THE AUDIO PODCASTRSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feedEpisodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodesCONNECT WITH ANDYLinkedIn: https://sblu.us/AndyPRODUCED BYhttps://www.sentinelblue.comPRODUCTION TEAMhttps://www.brandready.com/--------------------------------------------------------------#cybersecurity #infosec #nationalsecurity #technology #leadership #podcast #SandboxAQ #operationalsecurity #OT #quantum #ai #aisecurity #datasecurity #cryptography | 1h 23m 19s | ||||||
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