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AI and Cybersecurity: Challenges and Opportunities

Discover how AI, cybersecurity, and public-private collaboration are transforming government technology and workforce efficiency on this episode of the Executive Guidance podcast.

Last updated: Oct 29, 2025

Discover how AI, cybersecurity, and public-private collaboration are transforming government technology and workforce efficiency on this episode of the Executive Guidance podcast.

Last updated: Oct 29, 2025

Speakers

Michael Figueroa
20 Years of Experience

This episode’s host, Michael Figueroa, is a seasoned information security leader with experience at the Advanced Cyber Security Center and Toptal. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in high-tech crime investigations from George Washington University.

Previously At

Advanced Cyber Security Center
Steve Orrin
Federal CTO and Senior Principal Engineer
30 Years of Experience

Steve Orrin is a technology executive with extensive experience in cybersecurity, AI, and public sector innovation. As the Federal CTO at Intel, he specializes in modernizing government infrastructure, fostering public-private partnerships, and advancing secure, ethical AI solutions.

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Steve Orrin’s career journey is rooted in technological innovation and public sector collaboration, with key expertise in AI, cybersecurity, and government modernization. From his early days in security to his current role as Federal CTO at Intel, Steve has been instrumental in bridging advanced technologies with critical government missions. He emphasizes the importance of balancing legacy systems with cutting-edge tools, fostering public-private partnerships, and using AI to augment, not replace, the workforce. With a deep understanding of security, AI ethics, and infrastructure, Steve advocates for using technology to enhance resilience and efficiency across industries.

Tune into this episode to hear Steve’s insights.

Topics explored include:

  • Balancing legacy infrastructure with emerging technologies in government

  • Using AI for cybersecurity and reducing repetitive tasks

  • Building public-private partnerships for innovation and efficiency

  • Ensuring trust and ethics in AI implementation

  • The role of continuous monitoring in securing AI systems

  • Strategies for workforce development in an AI-driven world

Michael Figueroa

Michael Figueroa

20 Years of Experience
About the host

Michael is a seasoned information security leader with experience at the Advanced Cyber Security Center and Toptal. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in high-tech crime investigations from George Washington University.

PREVIOUSLY AT
Advanced Cyber Security Center

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