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Engineering the Future: How Biotech Became a National Security Battleground
Former FBI Supervisory Special Agent Edward You discusses how biotechnology and AI have become the new space race. From precision medicine and cancer fighting breakthroughs to China’s accelerating bioeconomy, he explains why U.S. dependence on foreign supply chains is a national security threat and what must change to stay competitive.
Cyber Shadows and Strategic Clarity: A Conversation with Former UK National Security Advisor, John Lindsay
John Lindsay, former UK national security advisor and now a leading cybersecurity strategist, joins Chuck Brooks to unpack how AI, quantum computing, and insider threats are transforming the geopolitical risk landscape. From hybrid warfare to boardroom vulnerabilities, Lindsay offers rare insight into the future of digital conflict and resilience.
Decrypting the Future: Quantum Expert Bob Liscouski AI and Cybersecurity
In this episode of Intelligence Briefing, Chuck Brooks welcomes Bob Liscouski, former DHS official, law enforcement veteran, and founder of Nasdaq Listed Company, Quantum Computing Inc., to unpack the real-world power of quantum tech. From breaking encryption to solving global-scale optimization problems, Bob explores the race for quantum supremacy and its cybersecurity stakes.
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ABOUT CHUCK
Chuck Brooks serves as President and Consultant of Brooks Consulting International. Chuck also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University in the Cyber Risk Management Program, where he teaches graduate courses on risk management, homeland security, and cybersecurity.
Chuck has received numerous global accolades for his work and promotion of cybersecurity. Recently, he was named the top cybersecurity expert to follow on social media, and also as one top cybersecurity leaders for 2024. He has also been named "Cybersecurity Person of the Year" by Cyber Express, Cybersecurity Marketer of the Year, and a "Top 5 Tech Person to Follow" by LinkedIn” where he has 120,000 followers on his profile.
As a thought leader, blogger, and event speaker, he has briefed the G20 on energy cybersecurity, The US Embassy to the Holy See, and the Vatican on global cybersecurity cooperation. He has served on two National Academy of Science Advisory groups, including one on digitalizing the USAF, and another on securing BioTech. He has also addressed USTRANSCOM on cybersecurity and serves on an industry/government Working group for DHS CISA focused on security space systems.
Chuck is a featured writer for Skytop Media Group and show host of "Intelligence Briefing", SkytopTV series. He is also a contributor to Forbes, The Washington Post, Dark Reading, Homeland Security Today, Skytop Media, GovCon, Barrons, Reader’s Digest, The Hill, and Federal Times on cybersecurity and emerging technology topics. He has keynoted dozens of global conferences and written over 350 articles relating to technologies and cybersecurity.
In his career, Chuck has received presidential appointments for executive service by two U.S. presidents and served as the first Director of Legislative Affairs at the DHS Science & Technology Directorate. He served a decade on the Hill for the late Senator Arlen Specter on the Hill on tech and security issues. Chuck has also served in executive roles for companies such as General Dynamics, Rapiscan, and Xerox.
Chuck has an MA from the University of Chicago, a BA from DePauw University, and a certificate in International Law from The Hague Academy of International Law.