E61: IBM Cybersecurity Services Leader Alice Fakir on the Intersection of Supply Chain & Cybersecurity

This week on Ameritocracy, Troy is joined in Washington D.C. by IBM’s Federal Cybersecurity Services Leader Alice Fakir. They talk about their roles at IBM, focusing on the intersection of supply chain and cybersecurity.

Alice discusses how AI is transforming cyber defense strategies and explains the concept and purpose of a "cyber range" and how it is used for training cybersecurity professionals.

Lastly, Alice and Troy break down the policy role of the White House and the Department of Commerce and the importance of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, better known as NIST. Alice provides a great overview of the careers available in cybersecurity and discusses the potential opportunities for our US veterans.