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Intel at the Edge

Intel at the Edge

By: Special Competitive Studies Project - SCSP
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Where technology meets intelligence. Intel at the Edge is a podcast by the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), hosted by Chip Usher, Senior Director for Intelligence. Chip explores the latest innovations transforming the intelligence community with experts who are shaping the future of national security.2025, Intel at the Edge, Special Competitive Studies Project Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Rethinking Intelligence with Dr. Shay Hershkovitz
    Dec 17 2025

    In this episode, Chip is joined by Dr. Shay Hershkovitz, professor at Georgetown University and a senior analyst at the RAND Corporation. They discuss the current intelligence landscape, key topics from Dr. Hershkovitz’s book, “The Future of National Intelligence”, intelligence in a democratic society, and advice to young professionals trying to enter national security.

    Intel at the Edge Podcast is a product of the Special Competitive Studies Project.

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    35 mins
  • An Update on America's Cyberdefenses with Former FBI Cyber Director Cynthia Kaiser
    Dec 4 2025

    Joining Intel at the Edge is Cynthia Kaiser, a veteran at the Federal Bureau of Investigation for twenty years, most recently as Deputy Assistant Director at the FBI’s Cyber Division. Throughout her career, Kaiser specialized in cyber intelligence and cyber policy, also serving as a President's Daily Briefing intelligence briefer in two administrations. She is currently anti-ransomware company Halcyon's Senior Vice President of the Ransomware Research Center, which is a one-of-its-kind program that develops information sharing programs and new research into threat actor methodology and ransomware trends across the public and private sectors.

    Intel at the Edge Podcast is a product of the Special Competitive Studies Project.

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    32 mins
  • Implementing Digital Transformation in US Intelligence with Former Director of NGA, Robert Cardillo
    Nov 20 2025

    In this episode of Intel at the Edge, host Chip Usher is joined by Robert Cardillo, the former Director of the NGA. They discuss the increasing role commercial companies play in imagery intelligence, how NGA is incorporating AI technologies, and the future of the US commercial space launch industry.

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    Intel at the Edge Podcast is a product of the Special Competitive Studies Project.

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    49 mins
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