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In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle dive into two cautionary tales from Kyle’s AI-powered workflow — one where he spent $70 proving that AI detection tools are fundamentally broken, and another where he nearly lost his entire CRM database to a vibe-coded update gone wrong. Kyle walks through his process of writing a Marine Corps Gazette article using AI as a drafting assistant, only to have two leading detection tools flag it as “100% AI” three times in a row — sparking a broader debate about whether

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle break down the recent “hack” of McKinsey’s internal AI platform Lilly — where a security startup’s automated agent gained full root access through unsecured API endpoints in under two hours — sparking a lively debate on what actually constitutes a hack and why zero trust architecture still matters more than ever. The crew covers exciting new GenAI.mil features including Agent Builder and API key access, Anthropic’s upgrade of Claude Code’s context window from 200K to a million tokens, and what

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle dive into a passionate debate about why the military needs to stop relying on a single "AI guy" in every unit and instead adopt an "every Marine an AI rifleman" mentality — training all service members in AI fundamentals the same way every Marine learns basic marksmanship. Kyle breaks down what AI "marksmanship" actually looks like (spoiler: it's way more approachable than you think, and it doesn't require a data science degree), while Rich draws on his experience driving an

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle break down the rapidly evolving world of agentic artificial intelligence through the story of Clawd—also known as Molt and now OpenClaw. They explain what AI agents are, how tools like Claude Code and full-system agents are changing the way humans interact with machines, and why this shift is both powerful and potentially risky. The hosts explore real-world implications ranging from productivity and security to misinformation, open-source automation, and the viral “AI-only social network” phenomenon. They also reflect on the broader

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Rich are joined by special guest Vice Admiral (ret) Craig Clapperton - the former Commander of Navy’s Fleet Cyber Command. They discuss how technical mastery, leadership development, and career progression differ across ranks, and why early-career officers and operators must prioritize deep warfighting competence before broadening into team leadership and enterprise impact. They also explore how to brief and influence senior leaders effectively, integrate kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities, and build trust through competency, character, and integrity in high-stakes cyber and joint operations.We'd

In this episode of the Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle kick off 2026 with a jam-packed current events roundup covering the React to Shell vulnerability (think Log4Shell but for the front end), the Marine Corps' new drone training requirements, Google's TPU announcements that might have NVIDIA sweating, and the launch of GenAI.mil. They also share some exciting podcast milestones, dish out their 2026 predictions, and Kyle reveals his holiday vendetta against PowerPoint that resulted in building his own AI-powered presentation tool.We'd love to hear your thoughts! Tweet us at our

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle are joined by special guest LtGen Jerry Carter, the Marine Corps Deputy Commandant for Information. They discuss the evolution of the DCI role, the cultural and organizational challenges of building a cohesive information warfare community, the urgency of adapting faster in cyberspace and AI, and why winning future conflicts requires rethinking how the Marine Corps fights, learns, and innovates in a persistent state of competition.We'd love to hear your thoughts! Tweet us at our new handle, @ThePhoenixCast, and don't forget to

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are joined by special guest MajGen (ret) Ryan Heritage - the former J3 (Director of Operations) for US Cyber Command, and Commander of Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Tweet us at our new handle, @ThePhoenixCast, and don't forget to join our LinkedIn Group to connect with fellow Phoenix Casters. If you enjoyed the episode, help us out by leaving one of those coveted 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for listening!

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are joined by special guest Capt Chris Clark - the Marine Corps Artificial Intelligence Lead in the Marine Corps Deputy CLinks:-(USMC Fellowships) https://www.marines.mil/News/Messages/Messages-Display/Article/4315247/fy26-artificial-intelligence-fellowship-programs/-https://www.marines.mil/News/Messages/Messages-Display/Article/4325857/update-to-maradmin-46025-fy26-artificial-intelligence-fellowship-programs/ -(Private Sector Solutions) https://www.anduril.com/article/anduril-s-eagleeye-puts-mommandant for Information Service Data Office to discuss Marine Corps AI. Have a listen, and let us know what you think!We'd love to hear your thoughts! Tweet us at our new handle, @ThePhoenixCast, and don't forget to join our LinkedIn Group to connect with fellow Phoenix Casters. If you enjoyed the episode, help us

In this episode of the Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are joined by special guests Cols Russ Belt and Kevin Stepp, the II MEF and I MEF G-6s. They continue the discussion started by Col Matt Schroer on Episode 122, and LtCols Berdela and Henderson on Episode 123 about the future of communications formations. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Tweet us at our new handle, @ThePhoenixCast, and don't forget to join our LinkedIn Group to connect with fellow Phoenix Casters. If you enjoyed the episode, help us out

In this episode of the Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle are joined by special guests Josh Stiefel and LTG (ret) Edward Cardon, the architects of CSIS’ Cyber Force project. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Tweet us at our new handle, @ThePhoenixCast, and don't forget to join our LinkedIn Group to connect with fellow Phoenix Casters. If you enjoyed the episode, help us out by leaving one of those coveted 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for listening!Links:CSIS announcement: https://youtu.be/f-u_P9yp6AI?si=ykRebsVoEtFC3BkPCSIS 16 Sept panel: https://www.csis.org/events/launch-commission-us-cyber-force-generationMcCrary Institute: Cyber Force, ROI, and the

What should leaders take from Brickstorm, a 150-year-old company felled by one password, and an easy Microsoft global-admin misstep—plus how agent-to-agent payments could evolve? In this episode of the Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle connect the dots for you. Have a listen, and let us know what you think!We'd love to hear your thoughts! Tweet us at our new handle, @ThePhoenixCast, and https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-brickstorm-malware-used-to-steal-us-orgs-data-for-over-a-year/https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/how-one-bad-password-ended-158-year-old.html?m=1don't forget to join our LinkedIn Group to connect with fellow Phoenix Casters. If you enjoyed the episode, help us out by leaving one of those coveted 5-star

Continuing the conversation from Episode 122 with Col Matt Schroer, The Phoenix Cast hosts John, Rich, and Kyle sit down with Glenn Berdela and John Henderson—Commanding Officers of 2d Network Battalion and 8th Communications Battalion—to explore where communications formations are headed next.We'd love to hear your thoughts! Tweet us at our new handle, @ThePhoenixCast, and don't forget to join our LinkedIn Group to connect with fellow Phoenix Casters. If you enjoyed the episode, help us out by leaving one of those coveted 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for listening!

In this episode of the Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle are joined by special guest Col Matt Schroer - Enterprise and Expeditionary Communications Branch Head, Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I), Information Command, Control, Communications and Computers (IC4). They discuss the future of Marine Corps communications and some of the work being done to move the Marine Corps enterprise forward. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Tweet us at our new handle, @ThePhoenixCast, and don't forget to join our LinkedIn Group to connect with fellow Phoenix Casters. If you enjoyed

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are joined by special guest LtCol Brian Kerg - Commanding Officer of Comm Squadron 38 to discuss the basics of a Communications Squadron, and an upcoming competition that MWCS-38 will be having - Thunderstruck. Have a listen, and let us know what you think!We'd love to hear your thoughts! Tweet us at our new handle, @ThePhoenixCast, and don't forget to join our LinkedIn Group to connect with fellow Phoenix Casters. If you enjoyed the episode, help us out by leaving

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle discuss MCP, and MCP vulnerabilities, and GPU Hammer. Have a listen, and let us know what you think!We'd love to hear your thoughts! Tweet us at our new handle, @ThePhoenixCast, and don't forget to join our LinkedIn Group to connect with fellow Phoenix Casters. If you enjoyed the episode, help us out by leaving one of those coveted 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for listening!Links:MCP - https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/database/supercharging-aws-database-development-with-aws-mcp-servers/?sc_channel=sm&sc_campaign=DBA_AWS_for_Data&sc_publisher=LINKEDIN&sc_country=global&sc_geo=GLOBAL&sc_outcome=awareness&sc_category=Amazon%20Q&linkId=835893819Vulnerabilities - https://thehackernews.com/2025/07/critical-vulnerability-in-anthropics.htmlhttps://thehackernews.com/2025/07/gpuhammer-new-rowhammer-attack-variant.html

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle discuss AI 2027. Have a listen, and let us know what you think!We'd love to hear your thoughts! Tweet us at our new handle, @ThePhoenixCast, and don't forget to join our LinkedIn Group to connect with fellow Phoenix Casters. If you enjoyed the episode, help us out by leaving one of those coveted 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for listening!Links:https://ai-2027.com/https://www.perplexity.ai/page/new-research-shows-openai-s-la-l4Sns0ZRR6K7266VFz6HuAhttps://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Alignment_Problem_Machine_Learning_a/Lh_WDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&printsec=frontcoverhttps://www.nist.gov/caisihttps://fedscoop.com/trump-administration-rebrands-ai-safety-institute-aisi-caisi/https://www.amazon.com/Alignment-Problem-Machine-Learning-Values/dp/0393635821https://www.amazon.com/Life-3-0-Being-Artificial-Intelligence/dp/1101946598 https://www.amazon.com/Coming-Wave-Technology-Twenty-first-Centurys/dp/0593593952 https://www.amazon.com/Human-Machine-Team-Artificial-Intelligence-Revolutionize/dp/B0948LGS3Khttps://www.csis.org/podcasts/ai-policy-podcast

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle are joined by special guest Robert Teller and they talk through some of the scarier sides of AI.Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @ThePhoenixCast (Now verified!) and join our LinkedIn group to interact with other Phoenix Casters.

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are joined by special guest Capt Dan Choi for the first episode in a series about quantum technologies. Have a listen, and let us know what you think!We'd love to hear your thoughts! Tweet us at our new handle, @ThePhoenixCast, and don't forget to join our LinkedIn Group to connect with fellow Phoenix Casters. If you enjoyed the episode, help us out by leaving one of those coveted 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for listening!Links:Videos:-Introducing: Quantum 101 with Katie

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle talk about AI in the news, and some reflections on what it means. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER, MCCYWG, & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts.Links: Disney employee article:https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/disney-hack-nullbulge-ai-slack-b2705487.html Cloudflare AI against AI:https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/03/cloudflare-turns-ai-against-itself-with-endless-maze-of-irrelevant-facts/ Bleeping computer AI training set data article:https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nearly-12-000-api-keys-and-passwords-found-in-ai-training-dataset/

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle talk about deep research. They cover what it is, some use cases, and the output of some prompts. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER, MCCYWG, & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts.Kyle’s Deep Research Video: https://youtu.be/mWThivNH75w Perplexity 1 - Make an AI FitRep ProcessPDF Doc: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IuFm58qRvcP2pS_79f6AiDTOX6xjzB3l/view?usp=sharingDirect Link:https://www.perplexity.ai/search/i-would-like-to-create-an-ai-p-HMg0s3n9TfKijhKSYfhJxgPerplexity 2 - Use cases for MarinesPDF Doc: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mh3bXy-P76cGqk1b_bqFomGPCbR5t5up/view?usp=sharingDirect Link: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/i-run-a-podcast-for-cyber-secu-YP.2kJRNSJmGlbPb6DfsXg

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are joined by special guest Michael Frank and Jimmy Mastrom from the Marine Innovation Unit. Listen as they discuss the relationship between the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and the Marine Innovation Unit, how they are supporting Marines, and about innovation in general. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER, MCCYWG, & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Unit X https://www.amazon.com/Unit-Pentagon-Silicon-Valley-Transforming/dp/1668031388 https://www.marforres.marines.mil/MIU/ https://www.marforres.marines.mil/MIU/Join/Application/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/marine-innovation-unit/posts/?feedView=all

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle discuss the new Cyber Trust Mark. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER, MCCYWG, & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/fcc-launches-cyber-trust-mark-for-iot.html https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/07/white-house-launches-u-s-cyber-trust-mark-providing-american-consumers-an-easy-label-to-see-if-connected-devices-are-cybersecure/

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are joined by special guest Leonel Garciga, CIO of the Army. They discuss what a CIO does, how to serve as a principle advisor to a service secretary, and some thoughts on DEVOPS. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER, MCCYWG, & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Mr Garciga bio: https://www.cio.gov/about/members-and-leadership/garciga-leonel/ https://defensescoop.com/2024/03/09/army-new-policy-software-development-practices/ https://defensescoop.com/2024/04/22/army-rethinks-approach-ai-enabled-risks-project-linchpin/ Kurzgesagt YouTube video on finding the source of random info: https://youtu.be/bgo7rm5Maqg?si=Gc6BojRJbIPVfBK8 https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Machine-Origins-Rebellion-Against-ebook/dp/B09N3G2TG9 https://www.amazon.com/Revenge-Tipping-Point-Overstories-Superspreaders/dp/0316575801

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle discuss some thoughts on where workloads are going, the potential for SSH to leak metadata, and a new WiFi attack. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER, MCCYWG, & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Broadcom / VMware / etc - https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/22/broadcom_vmware_acquisition_first_anniversary/ VMware on AWS - https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/migration-and-modernization/whats-next-for-vmware-workloads-on-aws/ SSH keystroke bypass - https://crzphil.github.io/posts/ssh-obfuscation-bypass/ WiFi Attack - https://www.wired.com/story/russia-gru-apt28-wifi-daisy-chain-breach/

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle discuss excitement around the Marine Corps birthday, a graphic novel from Gene Kim, DORA’s DEVOPS report, Google joining JWCC, a podcast with Gen Nakasone, and some announcements from OpenAI. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER, MCCYWG, & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Marine Corps Birthday: https://www.cmc.marines.mil/Birthday/ Phoenix Proejct Graphic novel: https://a.co/d/5pDZdip Origional Phoenix Project: https://a.co/d/a2Bapd3 Unicorn Project: https://a.co/d/cd4dwgn DORA DEVOPS: https://dora.dev/ Google joins JWCC: https://breakingdefense.com/2024/10/full-house-google-to-be-final-jwcc-partner-authorized-for-secret-level-cloud-work-in-2025/ Nakasone

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle discuss some recent articles on AI, cyber power, and widespread spying on the internet. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER, MCCYWG, & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: https://venturebeat.com/ai/openai-unveils-experimental-swarm-framework-igniting-debate-on-ai-driven-automation/ https://github.com/openai/swarm https://www.politico.com/sponsor-content/2024/09/11/chinas-strategy-to-annex-taiwan-is-more-about-cyber-power-than-firepower https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/the-journal/the-chinese-hackers-spying-on-us-internet-traffic/65f72237-a374-41da-907a-3dcaa9abbd55

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle discuss exploding pagers, CISA’s hot take, and international collaboration. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER, MCCYWG, & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: BBC pager article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz04m913m49o NPR pager article: https://www.npr.org/2024/09/20/g-s1-23812/lebanon-israel-exploding-pagers-hezbollah-international-law. Points of Interest: 1. One particular focus is Article 7(2) of the Amended Protocol II of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, which was added to an international law focused on the use of conventional

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich and Kyle discuss some interesting EXFIL potentials presented by security researchers, a surprising new podcast, and some new technology regulation. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix and our LinkedIn Group. And of course a coveted 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. Links: PIXHELL: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-pixhell-acoustic-attack-leaks-secrets-from-lcd-screen-noise/ RAMBO: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-rambo-attack-steals-data-using-ram-in-air-gapped-computers/ No such podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-such-podcast/id1763301518 Tech regulation: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/google-and-apple-lose-legal-battles-in-europe-and-now-owe-billions-in-fines-and-back-taxes https://www.npr.org/2024/08/05/nx-s1-5064624/google-justice-department-antitrust-search https://www.wired.com/story/european-commission-big-tech-regulation-outlook/

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle talk about the crowdstrike outage, PRC tradecraft, and the hack of a political campaign and the attribution of that hack. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER, MCCYWG, & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Crowdstrike - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/crowdstrike-update-crashes-windows-systems-causes-outages-worldwide/ Kernel access - https://www.theregister.com/2024/07/22/windows_crowdstrike_kernel_eu/ PRC Tradecraft - https://www.nsa.gov/Press-Room/Press-Releases-Statements/Press-Release-View/Article/3830375/nsa-joins-in-releasing-case-studies-showing-prc-tradecraft-in-action/ Campaign Hack - https://apnews.com/article/iran-fbi-trump-intelligence-community-52641cd66412d7c01d73876acab3d989 Attribution - https://www.stimson.org/2024/advancing-accountability-in-cyberspace/

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich and Kyle are joined by ….. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER, MCCYWG, & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Irregular Warfare Podcast 1: https://irregularwarfare.org/podcasts/do-we-need-a-cyber-force-part-1-arguments-for-a-seventh-service/#:~:text=This%20episode%20is%20a%20two,recruitment%2C%20training%2C%20and%20retention. Irregular Warfare Podcast 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irregular-warfare-podcast/id1514636385?i=1000664818586 Dual Hat Article https://therecord.media/new-review-will-examine-nsa-and-cyber-commands-dual-hat-structure Posture statement: https://www.cybercom.mil/Media/News/Article/3739700/posture-statement-of-general-timothy-d-haugh-2024/WOTR: https://warontherocks.com/2024/07/a-cyber-force-is-not-the-only-solution/

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich and Kyle are joined by CDR Paul Schreiner and they discuss leading a technical force. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER, MCCYWG, & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Essentialism: https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0753555166 The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/B01I29Y344/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JR53SRUD6QJ3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.98Ga1R6dC37EmS5v-Mai-Ay9ntrk9WkoqQSmsHS2MBHc2khPCBREv43lou1ZsLrHM1FMx0ao-g_rnOlwTAJtpveYy_gtu0WyU8nGN9OeWVG50dFRSqhyxf-Bwh_cf0bltLodUmLiJVQTJYAN00DfjVPYn6ainryhpo8rsWCjWja6quHEc5BRoH9-GH7XM5DsSEb8UeEIUL9ADPeKFAwCYzzfA4b0YxaV7FGG9Kmpi8A.-8_IySYWg-wm7EDN3hP3zwQqbPzpaTdGsL_M15yUs1Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+subtle+art+of+not+giving+a+fck&qid=1722255188&s=books&sprefix=the+subtle+%2Cstripbooks%2C104&sr=1-2

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are joined by special guest Thomas “TJ” Johnson, Chief Scientist for Project Dynamis and the MAGTF C2 MVP from MCTSSA. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts and join our LinkedIn Group. Links: Force Design 2030 - Force Design 2030 March 2020 Force Design 2030 Annual Update - Force Design 2030 Annual Update April 2021 Force Design 2030 Annual Update -

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich and Kyle are joined by Dr Pablo Breuer and they discuss the DISARM framework. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER, MCCYWG, & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: DISARM website - https://www.disarm.foundation/framework BlackHat talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trxzyEfG8cY&t=6s&pp=ygUVYmxhY2toYXQgcGFibG8gYnJldWVy STIX/TAXI - https://www.first.org/resources/papers/munich2016/wunder-stix-taxii-Overview.pdf Trust me I’m Lying - https://www.amazon.com/Trust-Me-Lying-Confessions-Manipulator/dp/1591846285 LikeWar: The Weaponization of Social Media https://www.amazon.com/LikeWar-Weaponization-P-W-Singer/dp/1328695743 How to Lose the information War: Nina Jankowicz https://a.co/d/08YE6l6U The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle talk through some interesting news of note around AI enabled screenshots, what GEN Nakasone is doing in retirement, and a cyber force study potentially being included in the NDAA. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts and join our LinkedIn Group. Links: Recall - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-recall-ai-feature-will-record-everything-you-do-on-your-pc/ Nakasone - https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2024/05/08/gen-paul-nakasone-named-founding-director-of-institute-for-national-defense-and-global-security/ https://openai.com/index/openai-appoints-retired-us-army-general/ NDAA - https://defensescoop.com/2024/06/14/assessment-independent-cyber-force-passes-house-senate-defense-committee/ https://www.secureworld.io/industry-news/cyber-force-on-hold

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are joined by fellow Marine and special guest Dan Tadross, Scale AI’s Head of Federal Delivery, as they talk about an AI product for military planners available NOW. Tune in to hear how Dan used software to improve deck cycles, the G-BOSS system, and then directed his passion for AI to Donovan. Want to know what Donovan is? Have a listen and find out. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter,

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are joined by special guest Col Craig Clarkson, the Commanding Officer of MCTSSA, and they talk about leading technical teams, what MCTSSA is up to lately, and his call to action. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts and join our LinkedIn Group. Links: Amazon leadership principles: https://www.amazon.jobs/content/en/our-workplace/leadership-principles The Rise of Cyber-Physical Systems: https://www.nationalacademies.org/news/2023/11/the-rise-of-cyber-physical-systems Liminal Warfare and Conceptual Envelopment:https://smallwarsjournal.com/jrnl/art/liminal-and-conceptual-envelopment-warfare-age-dragons

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are joined by special guest Anthony Crain and they talk about teaching/coaching, Agile and DEVOPS, and if AI is promising or concerning for project management professionals. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts and join our LinkedIn Group. Links: Pocket Coach Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pocketcoach5606 John’s Post Comparing Agile with USMC doctrine: https://www.unadulteratednerdery.com/2021/12/21/agile-isnt-transformative-its-doctrine/ Elevate book: https://www.audible.com/pd/Elevate-Audiobook/B072N67MB2?source_code=GPAGBSH0508140001&ipRedirectOverride=true&gclid=CjwKCAjw5v2wBhBrEiwAXDDoJYnbAFRh0uf0vPetjsTUNCuf4nlopK2JvvZ3F3kARHglMo2QEjf4bRoCU4sQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Anthony Video on Time Boxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h89xbVbas_c

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle discuss the FDD document recommending a cyber force. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts and join our LinkedIn Group. Links: Report: https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2024/03/25/united-states-cyber-force/#easy-footnote-bottom-16-229141 https://www.crowdstrike.com/cybersecurity-101/living-off-the-land-attacks-lotl/ https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/identifying-and-mitigating-living-land-techniques Video discussion: https://www.fdd.org/events/2024/03/25/exploring-the-potential-of-a-us-cyber-force/

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are joined by special guest Tim Gramp - USMC Chief Engineer - and DC SEAL. Tim is the first SES to join the cast, and they discuss what an SES is, the best way to leverage the civilian workforce, and what the STRL designation MCTSSA received means to the warfighter. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: -https://www.marcorsyscom.marines.mil/Leadership/Leadership-View/Article/3033657/mr-timothy-m-gramp/ -https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/3657402/mctssa-designated-corps-first-strl-accelerating-force-modernization/ -https://rt.cto.mil/ddre-rt/dd-rtl/strl/

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle discuss some recents events in the news - banning Wireshark, the alleged leak of hacking tools, and Kyle finishes by providing some perspective on how Google sunsets projects. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Wireshark website (donate here): https://www.wireshark.org/ SharkFest: https://sharkfest.wireshark.org/ Hacking tool leak: https://cybernews.com/news/github-leak-exposes-chinese-cyber-ops/ Lockbit: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-68344987 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-arrest-lockbit-ransomware-members-release-decryptor-in-global-crackdown/ https://www.reuters.com/technology/lockbit-hackers-swagger-display-after-police-leak-identities-online-2024-02-20/ Single, double, triple, quadruple extortion - https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/us/security/news/cybercrime-and-digital-threats/ransomware-double-extortion-and-beyond-revil-clop-and-conti

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are joined by special guest Jonathan White and they talk about the Coast Guard’s cloud journey. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Coast Guard is Hiring! https://www.gocoastguard.com/ Learn more about the Coast Guardhttps://www.uscg.mil

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are re-joined by special guest Olivia Garard. Turns out man moons ago Clausewitz checked out some art, and it got him thinking. Olivia translated those thoughts, and we talk about it. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: https://classicsofstrategy.com/2023/09/27/clausewitzs-artikel-on-art-an-introduction/ https://classicsofstrategy.com/2023/09/28/on-art-and-the-theory-of-art/ Pearly gates of cyberspace https://www.amazon.com/Pearly-Gates-Cyberspace-History-Internet/dp/0393320537/ref=asc_df_0393320537/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=658836661081&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13760603136521005999&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007880&hvtargid=pla-1297315372681&psc=1 Youtube art of coding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6avJHaC3C2U US DoD Strategy for Operations in the Information Environmenthttps://media.defense.gov/2023/Nov/17/2003342901/-1/-1/1/2023-DEPARTMENT-OF-DEFENSE-STRATEGY-FOR-OPERATIONS-IN-THE-INFORMATION-ENVIRONMENT.PDF

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Rich, listen as Kyle talks through his journey of using low code / no code and AI enabled tools to solve a problem he came across. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Kyle’s Google Doc: Generative AI Learning for RAG & ChatBot applications https://pro.academind.com/ https://cursor.sh/

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle welcome special guests Jason Passwaters and Mike DeBolt for a talk on the commercial intelligence space. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Intel 471 - https://intel471.com/ Cyber Underground Handbook - https://intel471.com/resources/cyber-underground-handbook General Intelligence Handbook YouTube Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLayAdMfJunBDSXjSWkG4mHQaxDBdIRhDK Cyber HUMINT - https://intel471.com/blog/gaining-the-intelligence-advantage-with-cyber-humint-part-one

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle discuss a couple of current events and reflect on the year and what they are thankful for. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix - Follow MARFORCYBER, MCCYWG, & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Ukraine: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67691222 PacketPushers: https://packetpushers.net/podcast/hs060-power-micro-generation-for-data-center/ DHH stuff: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7142965560153104384/ https://world.hey.com/dhh/we-have-left-the-cloud-251760fb https://world.hey.com/dhh/the-big-cloud-exit-faq-20274010

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle discuss current events, with a focus on a slew of AI topics. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix - Follow MARFORCYBER, MCCYWG, & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: A couple of Podcasts to Listen to: https://podcasts.google.com?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmV5ZW9uYWkubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D&episode=ZTM5OTVkZjUtZWNhMi00ODQ4LTkwN2ItYTBmNmQ5YWFjZmFh https://podcasts.google.com?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS81NG5BR2NJbA%3D%3D&episode=NmU5MGJhZDctNDgwZi00OTc0LTkyZjgtZDRlNzY1MjBiNDNj Articles we discuss: https://www.reuters.com/technology/sam-altmans-ouster-openai-was-precipitated-by-letter-board-about-ai-breakthrough-2023-11-22/ https://openai.com/blog/introducing-gpts https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/nov/25/how-crisis-openai-sam-altman-unfolded#:~:text=And%20a%20major%20event%20in,the%20alleged%20breaches%20of%20trust. https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2023/11/21/23971765/openai-sam-altman-microsoft https://cset.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/CSET-Decoding-Intentions.pdf https://www.tomshardware.com/news/nvidia-takes-chip-business-revenue-crown-from-tsmc https://youtu.be/3d0kk88IE8c?si=mbkXS_Vw5ZZStyO4

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich and Kyle are joined by special guests Ryan Mclean and Maj Steve Magee to discuss all things TAK. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix. Follow MARFORCYBER, MCCOG, and MCCYWG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: A seat at the table (book) - https://www.amazon.com/A-Seat-at-Table-Mark-Schwartz-audiobook/dp/B0767H9ZMM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NT0IPPB1XDVF&keywords=a+seat+at+the+table&qid=1695399655&sprefix=a+seat+at+the+table%2Caps%2C1032&sr=8-1 TAK website - https://tak.gov/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/H8L239kQnqU?si=zoVJwnhTyV-IJe8_

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich and Kyle are joined by special guest Col Bryan Eovito to discuss the latest with the Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Sub-committee for Cyberspace, Innovative Technology, and Information Systems (CITI) Hearing on the DoD Replicator Program: -https://armedservices.house.gov/hearings/citi-hearing-can-it-work-outside-perspectives-dods-replicator-program DoD Replicator Program: -https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3507156/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-keynote-address-the-urgency-to-innov/ -https://warontherocks.com/2023/09/scaling-the-future-how-replicator-aims-to-fast-track-u-s-defense-capabilities/

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle discuss a trio of terrible items from the news. They also discuss Google’s state of DEVOPS report. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Looney Tunables - https://blog.qualys.com/vulnerabilities-threat-research/2023/10/03/cve-2023-4911-looney-tunables-local-privilege-escalation-in-the-glibcs-ld-so https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exploits-released-for-linux-flaw-giving-root-on-major-distros/?mibextid=Zxz2cZ https://hackaday.com/2023/10/06/this-week-in-security-looney-tunables-not-a-0-day-and-curl-warning/ MoveIt - https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/25/moveit-mass-hack-by-the-numbers/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAKI26YxLOJ3LtfPNiJcdBP7BjU5pY0NLPt_rZ1BSmhkA67JuGSVuYD5tuhnZTBdr6h-hdVsmq97cSlvBy-cClsH8C5uTJ5sLvcl9QDYYhdFqMu_8FDx4wLMOKUb7ixUEF2kg6NXDtajrK38ERHg4zm487zavIDNsKJrbDr4h-fGE https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/financial-firms-breached-in-moveit-cyberattacks-now-face-lawsuits https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-moveit-hack-and-what-it-taught-us-about-application-security/ https://www.progress.com/moveit https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sony-confirms-data-breach-impacting-thousands-in-the-us/ Apple Zero Days: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-emergency-update-fixes-new-zero-day-used-to-hack-iphones/?fbclid=IwAR1V3v3W0kJslsY59ayfrB0UswUzpE9bP0ARmlp1VDLDjx2po4WDUoKuGWs_aem_AVWQ2hLENrbnURcSsKrImQS79tU85DLt59xWTfeGF7ByyJ61n4Nt8jnosltfbzscecE&mibextid=Zxz2cZ https://support.apple.com/en-us/102657#:~:text=Mac%3A%20Choose%20Apple%20menu%20%EF%A3%BF,system%20files%22%20is%20turned%20on. State of DevOps Report: https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/devops-sre/announcing-the-2023-state-of-devops-report Industrial DevOps: https://itrevolution.com/product/industrial-devops-book/ National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence: https://www.nscai.gov/

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle are joined by special guest Maj Mike Holdridge to discuss the finer art of integration. How he used it during some of 2DMARDIV’s Recon / Counter Recon (RXR) Command and Control efforts, how it is important when working with other services, and much more! Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Cuomo cast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0NnW7mGPejy7ShiaTTPC0b So good they can’t ignore you

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are joined by special guests Jack Schweitzer and Col Jake Portaro to discuss the cyber fires process and the relation to targeting. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts.

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle talk about the basics of DEVOPS and provide some examples of military applicability. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts.

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle discuss a slew of articles of interest and current events worthy of your consideration. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Solarwinds: https://www.wired.com/story/the-untold-story-of-solarwinds-the-boldest-supply-chain-hack-ever/ New domains: https://blog.google/products/registry/8-new-top-level-domains-for-dads-grads-tech/ https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/13fsvl5/the_zip_tld_sucks_and_it_needs_to_be_immediately/jjxivcp?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button Zenbleed: https://cybersecuritynews.com/aws-zenbleed-attacks/ GameOver(lay): https://thehackernews.com/2023/07/gameoverlay-two-severe-linux.html?_m=3n%2e009a%2e3107%2eit0ao0egkj%2e23bw&m=1 PyPI: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pypi-temporarily-pauses-new-users-projects-amid-high-volume-of-malware/ China LoL: https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/24/2003229517/-1/-1/0/CSA_Living_off_the_Land.PDF Microsoft Exchange365 Breach: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2023/07/14/analysis-of-storm-0558-techniques-for-unauthorized-email-access/ Defender IOT: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-previews-defender-for-iot-firmware-analysis-service/?fbclid=IwAR08GUK_CxMY_EhsZi2EwNl3zlgolHan2-rkV11UVyEeEeZyH41E5SgI_7I_aem_AaGJSY9KfdRFYfMcsXu--32Np4pCTG2HQvRcuJJZr9U2zAxczEjsP3Vtugm8lN6Sptc&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle are joined by special guests CWO Daniel Belew and Maj Toby Pope to talk about the Expeditionary Communications Course. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts.

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle are joined by special guests Rick Bobst and TJ Johnson from Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity. They discuss Warfighter Support Division and some interesting initiatives they are working on. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix and be sure to follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: What is a Panasonic Toughbook? Force Design 2030

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle chat with CAPT Pete Pascucci on all things cyber legal. Does cyber legal handle defensive AND offensive cyber? What is an authority? When should you involve your cyber legal team? We answer all of this and more, plus we managed the maximum amount of fun with the minimum amount of billable hours. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Book recommendation:

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle are joined by special guest Bryon Kroger and discuss cATO and cRMF, UX design and investing in the right practices and career paths. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Rise8 Origin Story: https://rise8.us/resources/rise8-origin-story Prodacity event: https://rise8.us/events/prodacity Lean Enterprise: How High Performance Organizations Innovate at Scale 1st Edition, Kindle Edition: https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Enterprise-Performance-Organizations-Innovate-ebook/dp/B08DDK2X52/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1684441037&sr=8-3

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle discuss LLM jailbreaks, the Flipper0 getting banned from Amazon, the leak that has been part of national news, and an asset key thief vuln in google cloud. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: LLM Jailbreak article: https://adversa.ai/blog/universal-llm-jailbreak-chatgpt-gpt-4-bard-bing-anthropic-and-beyond/ Marine Squad defeats AI: https://taskandpurpose.com/news/marines-ai-paul-scharre/ https://www.c4isrnet.com/cyber/2023/04/26/zero-trust-could-have-limited-pentagon-leak-navy-cto-says/ Flipper0 - https://flipperzero.one/ Banned by Amazon - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/flipper-zero-banned-by-amazon-for-being-a-card-skimming-device-/#:~:text=Amazon%20has%20banned%20the%20sale,as%20a%20card%2Dskimming%20device Asset Key Thief: https://engineering.sada.com/asset-key-thief-disclosure-cfae4f1778b6

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle are joined by special guests Lieutenant Colonels Charlie Bahk and Sam Gray. They talk about software development and the newly announced Marine Corps Software Factory. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: https://tanzu.vmware.com/software-factory

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle discuss GitHub exposing it’s private key, the Ukraine Software Warrior Brigade and better help sharing personal user data. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: GitHub Priv Key: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/githubcom-rotates-its-exposed-private-ssh-key/ Ukraine Software Warrier Brigade: https://www.wsj.com/articles/ukraines-deadly-computer-science-brigade-russia-invasion-drone-engineer-software-wartime-weaponry-production-e0643979 Ukraine from google: https://blog.google/threat-analysis-group/fog-of-war-how-the-ukraine-conflict-transformed-the-cyber-threat-landscape/amp/ Better help: https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/blog/2023/03/ftc-says-online-counseling-service-betterhelp-pushed-people-handing-over-health-information-broke

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle are joined by special guest Col Jason Quinter and the team talks JADC2, Project DYNAMIS, and comm architectures of the future. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Palantir vs DCGS-A: https://www.defensenews.com/land/2019/03/29/palantir-who-successfully-sued-the-army-just-won-a-major-army-contract/ MC Times JADC2 article: https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2023/02/23/how-jadc2-is-like-a-grill-according-to-one-marine-colonel/?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mil-ebb&SToverlay=de88742f-46f7-4f2c-819d-3b36a47d6a7e

In this episode of Phoenix Cast - recorded in Austin TX during SXSW - hosts John and Kyle are joined by special guest LtCol Charlie Bahk, and the team discusses the announcement of the Marine Corps Software Factory. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/mcswf

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle talk about a new(ish) VMware vulnerability, Twitter making SMS MFA a paid feature, and some strange things about Bing AI. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vmware-warns-admins-to-patch-esxi-servers-disable-openslp-service/ https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/attackers-can-exploit-flaw-in-vmware-esxi-hypervisor-in-multiple-ways https://www.darkreading.com/cloud/global-ransomware-attack-vmware-exsi-hypervisors-continues-to-spread https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/cisa-releases-recovery-script-for-victims-of-esxiargs-ransomware https://github.com/cisagov/ESXiArgs-Recover https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/twitter-two-factor-authentication-acting-up-how-to-secure-your-account https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/17/23605073/twitter-blue-charge-sms-2fa https://darknetdiaries.com/transcript/87/ https://www.lawfareblog.com/lawfare-podcast-chatgpt-tells-all

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle are joined by special guests LtCols Dave Burton and Jeff Rohman - the Commanders of 8th and 9th Comm. They discuss planning for Command, how they’ve organized their respective battalions, and all other things Comm Bn. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts.

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle discuss the award of Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability and ChatGPT. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ChatGPT#cite_note-code_red-37 Google on ChatGPT: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/21/technology/ai-chatgpt-google-search.html https://www.theinsaneapp.com/2022/12/top-chat-gpt-examples.html JWCC: https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3243483/department-names-vendors-to-provide-joint-warfighting-cloud-capability/

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle are joined by special guest Brett Friedman and the team talks about tactics, whether or not the operational level of war exists, and even a bit of force design. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: https://www.usni.org/press/books/tactics https://www.usni.org/press/books/operations https://www.amazon.com/American-Way-War-Military-Strategy/dp/025328029X https://www.amazon.com/21st-Century-Ellis-Operational-Strategic/dp/1612518079/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=21st+century+ellis&qid=1671484665&s=books&sprefix=21st+century+ellis%2Cstripbooks%2C115&sr=1-1 https://press.armywarcollege.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1619&context=monographs

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are re-joined by special guest Olivia Garard and they talk Clausewitz and the Defense. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: https://mwi.usma.edu/some-clausewitzian-thoughts-on-the-ukrainian-defense/

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are joined by special guest Col Jeremy Winters, and they discuss all things Marine Air Control Group. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9gTAjbiQEM&ab_channel=MarineCorpsRecruiting https://www.amazon.com/Kill-Chain-Defending-America-High-Tech/dp/B086KQC2H2/ https://www.amazon.com/Limitless-Upgrade-Anything-Faster-Exceptional/dp/B086WPC14V/ https://www.amazon.com/Three-Dangerous-Men-Irregular-Warfare/dp/B095J93H5C/ https://www.amazon.com/Legacy-James-Kerr-audiobook/dp/B00FK500ZK/ https://www.themiloffice.com/

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle are joined by special guest Jessica Hyde, and they discuss all things Mobile Forensics. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: https://www.hexordia.com/ https://dfirdiva.com/ https://thisweekin4n6.com/ https://www.13cubed.com/ https://aboutdfir.com/a-beginners-guide-to-the-digital-forensics-discord-server/ https://cyberdefenders.org/blueteam-ctf-challenges/ https://www.youtube.com/c/DFIRScience https://dfir.pubpub.org/pub/inkjsqrh/release/2 https://www.swgde.org/documents/published-complete-listing ​​https://www.giac.org/podcasts/trust-me-im-certified/power-of-mind-over-matter-with-jessica-hyde/

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are joined by special guest Aaron Swain. They discuss what a Director of Digital Transformation does, software factories/software development, and the state of the software within the DoD. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts.

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle discuss an exchange vulnerability and some thoughts on meetings - when to have them, what we need to fix, and even a tie into doctrine and planning. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Exchange vuln: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-confirms-new-exchange-zero-days-are-used-in-attacks/ Adam Grant (tweet): https://twitter.com/adammgrant/status/1575919115621249025?s=46&t=3ssUn0PdP9nZeSGThMitSg Bloomberg Article: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-09-26/are-meetings-a-waste-of-time-pointless-plans-cost-big-companies-100m Book: The Geography of Thought: How Asians and Westerners Think Differently...and Why https://a.co/d/eaMtKZk

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle are joined by special guest Col Brian Russell and we discuss whether BYOD is the right thing for the Marine Corps. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Fedscoop article on BYOD: https://www.fedscoop.com/army-to-kick-off-bring-your-own-device-byod-pilot-in-coming-weeks/ Brian’s article for the MCA: https://mca-marines.org/blog/2022/07/12/before-firing-a-shot-operations-in-the-information-environment-in-the-marine-corps/ NIST 800-207: https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-207/final CrowdStrike’s Zero Trust overview: https://www.crowdstrike.com/cybersecurity-101/zero-trust-security/ Google BeyondCorp: https://cloud.google.com/beyondcorp Okta’s BeyondCorp Website: https://beyondcorp.com

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle talk through a recent password manager hack, accessing air gapped data through LEDs, and NDAA language around vulnerabilities. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Bloomberg article about LastPass: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-25/the-world-s-most-popular-password-manager-says-it-was-hacked Air gapped computers hacked through switch/network card LED lights: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/etherled-air-gapped-systems-leak-data-via-network-card-leds/?fbclid=IwAR0KzowuUfZ_V5yKfcuwEmhn7DrcsasMQf8YHCbrtj6FjqXOy14iecjXsq8 NDAA: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7900/text Sect 6722

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle are joined by special guest LtCol Scott Cuomo and the team talks about Force Design 2030, Recon/Counter-Recon, and what experience Scott has experimenting with the concepts, and his recommendations for Comm / Intel / and Cyber Marines. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: WoTR podcast with MGen Donovan: https://warontherocks.com/2022/08/the-task-force-at-the-bleeding-edge-of-the-marine-corps/ Scott’s critique of Owen West’s article: https://warontherocks.com/2022/07/on-the-ground-truth-and-force-design-2030-reconciliation-a-way-forward/ FD2030 articles: https://mca-marines.org/wp-content/uploads/The-Case-for-Change.pdf https://www.armyupress.army.mil/journals/military-review/online-exclusive/2021-ole/berger-future/

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle discuss an article about strategic advantage and how the authors of the article feel cyber contributes (or fails to contribute). Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Hill Article:  https://thehill.com/opinion/cybersecurity/3591153-us-strategic-advantage-depends-upon-addressing-cybersecurity-vulnerabilities-of-weapon-systems/amp/

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle are joined by special guest BGen Jay Matos and talk Task Force NetMod, the direction of the 06XX MOS, and what software development will look like in the Marine Corps. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: JADC2-https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/2972369/jadc2-implementation-plan-finalized-signed-by-defense-leadership/ JWCC-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joint_Enterprise_Defense_Infrastructure Thunderdome-https://www.fedscoop.com/disa-setting-direction-for-thunderdome-cybersecurity-initiative/ Army Software Factory-https://www.fedscoop.com/marines-to-embed-at-army-software-factory%EF%BF%BC/ MCDP 8-https://www.marines.mil/News/Publications/MCPEL/Electronic-Library-Display/Article/3077947/mcdp-8-information/

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle talk through PyPI announcing they were rolling out 2FA for critical repos and some of the fallout as a result of this decision. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Snark:  https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snark PyPI article:  https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pypi-mandates-2fa-for-critical-projects-developer-pushes-back/?fbclid=IwAR1miz9zGORelshF19IwWZ_GdGClAMCOdvXlDBfXiVwVzWKuHYcwZCkHKPE&fs=e&s=cl Ethical hacking gone wrong:  https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-says-hijacking-libraries-stealing-aws-keys-was-ethical-research/

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle talk about all things Space Force with special guest Erika Teichert. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: “Aliens” Space Marines getting ready: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j3wJqvesDc Interesting Videos on Space Debris/Junk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeQnv_IWttw and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS1ibDImAYU ) https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/2961417/marine-corps-establishes-17xx-information-maneuver-occupational-field/ Joint Publication 2-01.1 - Joint Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Intelligence Support to Targeting (https://irp.fas.org/doddir/dod/jp2_01_1.pdf )

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle talk about some current event type of things.  Have a listen to hear about an angry admin getting 7 years in prison, a passwordless movement, security implications of web 3.0, and an iPhone hack that works when your phone is powered off. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Passwordless: https://developers.google.com/identity/fido https://moxie.org/2022/01/07/web3-first-impressions.html

Show notes In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle talk about a pair of recent hacks and some SaaS downtime. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: -https://krebsonsecurity.com/2022/04/leaked-chats-show-lapsus-stole-t-mobile-source-code/  -https://krebsonsecurity.com/2022/03/a-closer-look-at-the-lapsus-data-extortion-group/ -https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2022/03/22/dev-0537-criminal-actor-targeting-organizations-for-data-exfiltration-and-destruction/ -https://www.wired.com/story/okta-hack-microsoft-bing-code-leak-lapsus/ -https://fortune.com/2022/03/24/mastermind-lapsus-microsoft-nvidia-okta-hack-16-year-old-living-mom/ -https://gizmodo.com/lapsus-hackers-are-stealing-microsoft-samsung-okta-d-1848687645 -https://newsletter.pragmaticengineer.com/p/scoop-atlassian?s=r

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle welcome two special guests - a pair of CWOs - Jon Cole and Rob Mawson.  Adding to the conversation started in Episode 51 - DCO-IDM, the team talks about the role of the 06XX community in cybersecurity, and what the roles of the 0630 and 0670 Chief Warrant Officers. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: https://terminallance.com/2013/01/18/terminal-lance-245-myths-and-legends-v/

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle talk with MSgt Tim Gastonguay - the enlisted monitor for the 17XX MOS.  The team talks assignments, recommendations for interacting with your monitor, and some general information for the cyberspace MOS. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: -https://www.marines.mil/News/Messages/Messages-Display/Article/2958811/establishment-of-the-information-maneuver-1700-occupational-field/ https://www.marines.mil/News/Messages/Messages-Display/Article/2978720/talent-management-strategy-group/ -https://www.amazon.com/Talent-War-Special-Operations-Organizations-ebook/dp/B08GFG5C53 -https://www.marines.mil/News/Publications/MCPEL/Electronic-Library-Display/Article/900339/mco-13008-ch-1/ https://www.marines.mil/Portals/1/MCO%201300.8.pdf -https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Hypothesis-Finding-Modern-Ancient/dp/0465028020

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle talk about a series of cyber issues around current events.  They discuss the Conti leaks, Anonymous announcing war via tweet, and ICANN responding to a de-listing request. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Conti:  https://krebsonsecurity.com/2022/03/conti-ransomware-group-diaries-part-iii-weaponry/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conti_(ransomware) https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/alerts/aa21-265a https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/03/conti-cybergang-gloated-when-leaking-victims-data-now-the-tables-are-turned/ Anon: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/feb/27/anonymous-the-hacker-collective-that-has-declared-cyberwar-on-russia https://www.engadget.com/apple-tv-plus-severance-trailer-213716350.html Kilkullen accidental guerilla https://www.amazon.com/Man-Without-Face-Unlikely-Vladimir/dp/1594486514 ICANN:  https://www.engadget.com/icann-says-it-wont-kick-russia-off-the-internet-212332356.html https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/03/icann-wont-revoke-russian-internet-domains-says-effect-would-be-devastating/ UBA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaaDLcC0ahM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoS9_Mr_K2E https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Accidental_Guerrilla/

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle welcome special guests Maj Kris Drake and Lt Trevor Barrow to talk about DCO-IDM.  What is it, how does it work?  What does this acronym even stand for?  All this and more are available for your listening pleasure! Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts.

In this quick take episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle discuss a warning from CISA.  Does the warning deviate from what we have covered on previous casts, or reinforce what we have been saying from the beginning?  What is different about this?  Do uniformed developers bring something special to the table?  If we decide to take on more uniformed developers, how do we train them?  Retain them?  Have a listen to get this and more. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER &

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle talk with special guest Maj Erik Rye about all things Dev. Do uniformed developers bring something special to the table?  If we decide to take on more uniformed developers, how do we train them?  Retain them?  Have a listen to get this and more. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: https://www.mitre.org/sites/default/files/publications/pr-19-03715-2-modernizing-dod-requirements-enabling-speed-agility-and-innovation.pdf https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=e-7AgFoAAAAJ&hl=en

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle talk about the security of video games, a new phishing vector via google docs, and a concerning trend of security programs shipping with embedded cryptocurrency mining software. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: https://www.ifsecglobal.com/global/pokemon-go-security-risks-flagged-by-the-cia-middle-eastern-states-and-data-security-experts/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1677720/ https://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/esg_technical_validation_google_cloud_for_gaming.pdf https://krebsonsecurity.com/2022/01/500m-avira-antivirus-users-introduced-to-cryptomining/ https://www.digitalshadows.com/blog-and-research/cyber-threats-to-the-online-gaming-industry/ https://threatpost.com/sega-security-aws-s3-exposed-steam/177352/

The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. In this crossover episode of the Phoenix Cast and Cognitive Crucible, John Bicknell is joined by John Schreiner, Kyle Moschetto, and Rich Vaccariello. The podcast hosts discuss why they started their respective casts, how they view competition, the key take-away of their casts, the top must-listen episodes, and the

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle talk about the latest vulnerability disclosure Log4j (also called Log4Shell).  The hosts discuss what the vulnerability is, why it is important, and the recommended actions to remediate (as well as what to do if you can’t do that right now). Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: CISA statement: https://www.cisa.gov/news/2021/12/11/statement-cisa-director-easterly-log4j-vulnerability Explanation through memes:  https://blog.devgenius.io/log4shell-as-explained-by-metaphor-and-memes-38de224a2eb7

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle each bring a topic to discuss.  Rich opens the discussion with the new version of JEDI - the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability, John discusses how Spotify scales Agile, and Kyle brings it home with the concept of the minimum viable security product. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Wires of War:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1982144432/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_dl_48SYDY7N23PYRJ6CGENZ Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/03/technology/google-pentagon-artificial-intelligence.html Agile at

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle talk with the winners of the 2021 innovation challenge Maj. Vic Castro and Cpl. Will Crum. They discuss why they entered, how they went about creating their successful app, and their thoughts on how the Marine Corps can further benefit from efforts like this. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/407879/mef-wins-micro-app-innovation-challenge-against-coders-across-marine-corps 

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle talk about the recently released talent management 2030.  Going through the points of the executive summary, the hosts provide their reaction to the document and what the implications of the proposed changes could mean for the force. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/Portals/142/Users/183/35/4535/TM2030%20Exec%20Summ.pdf?ver=UzvXdXyaJwNg6k-csrKAtw%3d%3d https://www.marines.mil/News/Press-Releases/Press-Release-Display/Article/2831808/commandant-of-the-marine-corps-issues-talent-management-2030-plan/

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle talk about some of the basics of cybersecurity.  Covering the topics Passwords, Phishing, and Supply Chain, the hosts provide recommendations on how to make improvements in your personal life and in the field.  Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts.

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle welcome special guest BGen AJ Pasagian, the Commanding General of Marine Corps Systems Command.  The cast gets schooled on all things acquisitions, as BGen Pasagian walks the team through what he wishes Comm and Cyber Marines knew, his thoughts on securing the supply chain, and what needs to change.  Check out the links below to listen to “Equipping the Corps”, the official podcast of MCSC.  Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle welcome special guests Perri Adams, Dave Aitel, George Perkovich, and JD Work.  The guests discuss their article “Responsible Cyber Offense” explaining to the hosts why they wrote the article, going through the specific recommendations point by point, and then answering what they wish they could add.  Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts and please share to continue the conversation. Links:

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle welcome special guest Olivia Garard - @teaandtactics on Twitter.  In a departure from the norm for the cast, Olivia takes the mic and discusses concepts from her book “An Annotated Guide to Tactics: Carl von Clausewitz’s Theory of the Combat” and whether or not the hosts think Clausewitz actually applies to Cyber.  Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Olivia’s

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle go it alone without a guest. They discuss the latest vulnerability in Confluence (CVE-2021-2608) and the exit of the Air Force’s first Chief Software Officer. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Confluence: https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ncas/current-activity/2021/09/03/atlassian-releases-security-updates-confluence-server-and-data Nick Chaillan:  https://www.theregister.com/2021/09/03/usaf_chief_software_officer_quits_angry_post DCGS-A/Palantir: https://www.defensenews.com/land/2019/03/29/palantir-who-successfully-sued-the-army-just-won-a-major-army-contract/

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle talk with special guests Capt Leila Doumanis and CWO5 (Ret) Jason Kirk about the mythical Chief Warrant Officer rank.  They discuss the transition, balancing hands-on keyboard, teaching, and how to maintain proficiency. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts. Recommended Reading: Freedom’s Forge https://www.amazon.com/Freedoms-Forge-American-Business-Produced/dp/0812982045 Link:  https://www.marines.mil/Portals/1/Publications/SECNAVINST%201412.9B.pdf

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle share their thoughts on coming to work in cyber, professional military education, and then give us their conclusions. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @USMC_TFPhoenix (Now verified!) Follow MARFORCYBER & MCCOG on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Leave your review on Apple Podcasts.