Today Laura and Kevin chat with Frank Kyazze, the the founder and CEO of GRC Knight. We talk about the combination of AI and cybersecurity. We talk about the reauthorization of Section 702 of the FISA bill which expands the NSA's surveillance program. We talk nuke simulators and WW3, new AI laws and their impact, the Ed Sheeran/Marvin Gaye copyright lawsuit, cool new gadgets like Humaine.ai, the digital trust, the AT&T breach and the Roku breach, and Frank's new AI LLM, Francine.ai.

Frank Kyazze's career is a blend of innovation, ethics, and humanism in technology. Over the last decade, he become a leader in digital trust, covering cybersecurity, governance, risk management, compliance, privacy, and AI ethics. As the founder and CEO of GRC Knight, Frank champions strategies that protect national security and our society's infrastructure. His work spans traditional sectors to startups and venture capital, advocating for cybersecurity as a growth engine.

With certifications like CISSP, CIA, CEH, CIPP/E, CIPM, and ISO Lead Auditor, Frank's expertise is unmatched. Frank is a thought leader who connects technology's tangible aspects with its philosophical roots, offering insightful perspectives on technology, national security, and the digital economy. Frank Kyazze is not just a name in the tech industry; he is a storyteller, a philosopher in the digital age, and an architect of trust in a world that increasingly depends on it. His journey and insights offer a unique blend of depth, pragmatism, and visionary thinking, making him a compelling voice in the ongoing conversation about our digital future.

Today Kevin and Laura speak with John Conafay about space technology. We talk about John's origin story and a desire to stop human trafficking. We also share eclipse stories and why space matters to normal people (GPS, & Tinder?) and if they can really view a license plate from space. We also talk about John's company, Integrate, and its mission, why space junk matters, the Kessler effect, the movies The Mist and I.S.S. This one is a fun pod!

John Conafay is a US Air Force Veteran and the CEO and Co-Founder of Integrate, building program management software with a systems engineering approach for the world’s most ambitious machines.

Previously he was an early employee at three space unicorns – Head of BD at ABL Space Systems, was one of the first ten employees at Astranis, and Interned at Spire Global early on. He also worked at the Office of the CFO NASA Headquarters while at BryceTech and was a Director of Business Development at Spaceflight.

In this bonus pod, Kevin and Laura talk about FOIAs. You get to hear a few excerpts from the panel session Kevin moderated at the Digital Government Institute's eDiscovery, Records and Information Management Conference. Kevin was joined on stage with Michael Sarich of the VA and Michael Heise from EEOC.

As the volume of digital information continues to grow, the scope of electronic records management has expanded exponentially and is an increasingly critical issue for government agencies, particularly as it relates to providing electronic access and retrieval of government records. Key government and industry experts gathered at the 21st annual eDiscovery, Records and Information Management Conference to discuss current technology solutions/requirements, policy updates/changes and review examples of successful electronic records, FOIA and e-discovery programs.

Michael Sarich is the FOIA Director at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). He leads one of the federal government's most extensive FOIA programs, managing a team of 900+ FOIA and Privacy Act Officers dispersed across 151 facilities. Leveraging over a decade of expertise in FOIA and Privacy Policy at the VA, the Social Security Administration and the Bureau of Land Management, he specializes in navigating intricate requests, handling litigation, and ensuring rigorous regulatory compliance in FOIA. He also plays a pivotal role as the co-chair of the Chief FOIA Officer Council's Technology Committee, spearheading initiatives to revolutionize FOIA service delivery on a government-wide scale.

Michael Heise is the Attorney Advisor at Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. He is an experienced FOIA analyst, and licensed attorney with a strong background in electronic discovery at all stages. He has a strong aptitude for explaining complicated legal principles in a straightforward and clear manner. He significant experience with project management and supervision after 9 years with CACI.