The Gate 15 Interview: Scott Algeier on information sharing, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity & more!

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In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour speaks with Scott Algeier, Founder, President and CEO, Conrad, Inc. Cybersecurity Consulting. “Scott C. Algeier works at the intersection of cybersecurity policy and operations. He is the Founder, President and CEO of cybersecurity consulting firm Conrad, Inc., Executive Director of the Information Technology – Information Sharing and Analysis Center (IT-ISAC). Conrad, Inc. provides strategic policy and business consulting services to businesses and not for profit organizations focused on cyber security and critical infrastructure protection (CIP). Scott engages senior level policy makers in industry and government, domestically and internationally, on behalf of his clients. This includes direct engagement in the development of the nation’s most significant domestic cybersecurity and CIP policies and operational plans.” From his LinkedIn bio. To learn more about Conrad, Inc, visit the Conrad website and connect on Twitter and you can follow and learn more about Scott on LinkedIn

“building partnerships is in large part being able to find common ground”

Scott Algeier, Founder, President and CEO, Conrad, Inc. Cybersecurity Consulting

In the discussion we address:

  • Scott’s work at Conrad, Inc. Cybersecurity Consulting and his work with IT-ISAC and other information sharing communities.
  • Working with critical infrastructure
  • Building communities of trust
  • The state of private-public partnerships
  • The war in Ukraine and the enduring Russian cyber threat
  • Making cybersecurity a kitchen table issue 
  • And a lot more!

A few references mentioned in or relevant to our discussion include:

On the importance of having a “partner mindset,” Scott says, “at the end of the day, we can do more good by collaboration than by fighting (over business)”

Scott Algeier, Founder, President and CEO, Conrad, Inc. Cybersecurity Consulting

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