11: Trust but Verify – The Critical Role of Supply Chain Security in Cyber Defense

How do nations protect their most critical systems in an increasingly digital world? In this episode of Allies in Innovation, host Mikkel Svold talks with Samant Khajuria, VP of Cyber and Quantum at Terma, and Jeffrey Saunders, CTO and Strategic Advisor at Denmark's National Defense Technology Center.They break down how governments, researchers, and the private sector work together to tackle cybersecurity challenges. From securing supply chains to tackling real-world defense threats, the conversation gets straight to what works—and what doesn't—when safeguarding national networks.Listen in to learn how collaboration, trust, and constant vigilance are shaping the future of cyber defense.In this episode, you'll learn about:1. How collaboration strengthens cyber defense across industries.2. The critical role of supply chain security.3. Key certifications for robust cyber defense.4. The intersection of IT and OT in cybersecurity.5. How trust and verification impact national defense.6. Insights into future collaboration for cybersecurity innovation.Episode Contents00:11 Introduction to Cybersecurity in Defense with Samant Khajuria and Jeffrey Saunders 03:24 Building Trust Within Your Supply Chain  08:18 Ensuring Compliance Across Vendor Supply Chains  10:21 Integrating IT and OT for Enhanced Security  15:42 Collaboration Among Governments, Research, and Private Sector  17:36 Education and Knowledge Sharing in Cybersecurity  29:25 Future Collaborations and Building Trust Across Borders  32:59 Final Thoughts on Trust and Verification in CybersecurityProductionThis podcast is brought to you by Terma.This podcast is produced by Montanus.ProductionThis podcast is brought to you by Terma. This podcast is produced by Montanus.