• Redefining Cybersecurity by Unlocking Government and Startup Collaboration While Enhancing Software Supply Chain Visibility | A Conversation with Melissa Oh and Anil John | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin

  • May 6 2024
  • Length: 33 mins
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Redefining Cybersecurity by Unlocking Government and Startup Collaboration While Enhancing Software Supply Chain Visibility | A Conversation with Melissa Oh and Anil John | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin

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  • Guests: Melissa Oh, Managing Director, Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP), DHS Science & Technology Directorate [@DHSgov]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-oh/Anil John, Technical Director, Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP), DHS Science & Technology Directorate [@DHSgov]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/aniljohn/On Twitter | https://twitter.com/aniltj____________________________Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martinView This Show's Sponsors___________________________Episode NotesThis new episode of the 'Redefining Cybersecurity' podcast features a thought-provoking discussion on software development, supply chain security, and the innovative initiatives of the Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP). The conversation was led by host Sean Martin, with insights from distinguished guests Melissa Oh, Managing Director at the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate, and Anil John, Technical Director of the Silicon Valley Innovation Program.Melissa Oh shared her extensive experience in public service and the innovative approach of the Silicon Valley Innovation Program in identifying emerging technology companies. Her background in Silicon Valley and dedication to solving DHS's pain points through collaboration with startups underscored the program’s mission of fostering innovation in the government sector.Anil John, a public interest technologist, provided valuable insights into bridging the gap between the government and the startup community. His role in translating government needs into actionable solutions highlighted the importance of leveraging global talent to address local challenges and drive technological advancements in the public sector.The discussion explored the Silicon Valley Innovation Program's unique selection process for startups, focusing on building products that have broad utility and can be readily adopted. The success story of the protobom project transitioning into an open-source tool exemplified the program's commitment to nurturing innovative solutions with real-world applications.The significance of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) in enhancing software supply chain visibility was emphasized, with a call to action for organizations to prioritize its inclusion in software development processes. By driving awareness and adoption of SBOM, the SVIP is empowering security leaders to enhance software security and visualization in the development pipeline.Security leaders were encouraged to explore tools and technologies that enhance software security and visualization in the development pipeline. A call to action was made to participate in the SVIP demo week to learn about innovative solutions and capabilities and to drive the adoption of SBOM within organizations.Key Questions AddressedHow does the Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) bridge the gap between government needs and startup innovations in cybersecurity?What role does the Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) play in enhancing software supply chain security?How can organizations, both public and private, benefit from the innovative solutions developed through the SVIP for software supply chain visibility?___________________________Watch this and other videos on ITSPmagazine's YouTube ChannelRedefining CyberSecurity Podcast with Sean Martin, CISSP playlist:📺 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnYu0psdcllS9aVGdiakVss9u7xgYDKYqITSPmagazine YouTube Channel:📺 https://www.youtube.com/@itspmagazineBe sure to share and subscribe!___________________________ResourcesSVIP Demo Week 2024: https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/svip-demo-week-2024S&T at RSA Conference 2024: https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/st-rsaSVIP & CISA: Enhancing Software Security with SBOMs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNjVQaK5QW4Protobom Project: https://openssf.org/press-release/2024/04/16/cisa-dhs-st-and-openssf-announce-global-launch-of-software-supply-chain-open-source-project/Learn more about RSA Conference USA 2024: https://itspm.ag/rsa-cordbw___________________________To see and hear more Redefining CyberSecurity content on ITSPmagazine, visit: https://www.itspmagazine.com/redefining-cybersecurity-podcastCatch all of our event coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/technology-cybersecurity-society-humanity-conference-and-event-coverageAre you interested in sponsoring this show with an ad placement in the podcast?Learn More 👉 https://itspm.ag/podadplc
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