S4E14: Resilient Cyber w/ Josh Reiter

In this episode, Chris Hughes and Dr. Nikki Robinson sit down with Josh Reiter, Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor for the U.S. Navy. They discuss the Navy's approach to modernizing its cyber workforce, the role of certifications and education in talent management, and the challenges of attracting and retaining technical talent in the Department of Defense. Josh shares insights into cyber resiliency, securing critical infrastructure, and building a culture that supports innovation and agility in cybersecurity.

Key Highlights:

• The role of the Principal Cyber Advisor in overseeing cyber operations, industrial control systems, and budget certification

• Key traits sought in cybersecurity professionals: intellectual curiosity, growth mindset, and adaptability

• How the Navy is addressing the talent management gap, focusing on long-term workforce development

• The importance of integrating cybersecurity education in K-12 to build a digitally literate workforce

• Cyber resiliency for the Navy: learning to "fight hurt" and recover quickly from cyber attacks

• Discussion on the Cyberspace Superiority Vision’s pillars: Secure, Survive, and Strike

• The need for better collaboration and cultural shifts to optimize cyber talent management across the DOD