Critical Infrastructure Protection and Emerging Vulnerabilities Part 2

Welcome to our “TUESDAY EDITION of HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum In this episode, we discuss with leaders across government, labs, and industry about how AI changes cyber risk for critical infrastructure and why system-level consequences matter more than single-device vulnerabilities. We map practical ways to test, share, and deploy AI defenses while staying grounded in cyber hygiene, OT reality, and the workforce pipeline. Featuring:Dr. Nate Gleason, Program Leader, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Matt Hayden, Vice President, Cyber and Emerging Threats, GDITSeth McKinnis, Deputy Assistant National Cyber Director for Critical Infrastructure, Office of the National Cyber DirectorKiersten Todt, Senior Vice President, Cybersecurity Partnership & Engagement, MastercardJustin Doubleday, Reporter, Federal News Network (moderator) This discussion took place June 10th, 2026, at HSDF’s Cyber SymposiumFollow  HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security.  Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion.  For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.