The Greatest Threat Our Nation is Facing w/Graham Plaster Part 1

Cyber technology is an integral part of our lives, and with so many new advancements, keeping up has become non-negotiable.

 

However, there is a price to pay. The competition between the US and China over AI and 5G is one of the greatest threats we’re currently facing. How we approach cybersecurity won’t just protect us, it can also create opportunities for peacebuilding and stronger alliances.  

 

What makes the AI and 5G rivalry so risky? How big an impact do companies like Huawei really have on our national security? Is there a way to keep up with the latest technology while dealing with political issues? 

 

In this episode, CEO of TheIntelligenceCommunity.com, Graham Plaster shares how to push for bigger, better tech while mitigating security risks.

Post-COVID, we have to make sure we’re sourcing as much of our technology from the US as possible. -Graham Plaster

 

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

 

• Why foreign powers positioned in our market is cause for concern: 
  
  Foreign-owned tech companies aren’t automatically a danger, but we do need to be aware of who is purchasing and gaining access to our infrastructure. When a company beholden to a dominant world power establishes a foothold in our market, we could be putting our sovereignty at stake. 
  
  
• The risk of isolating our adversaries in the information age: 
  
  Having a clear line of communication with other countries, adversary or not, gives us access to extremely important information. Before isolating a foe, we have to consider if it’s really worth losing out on vital intelligence that could impact national security. 
  
  
• How working with rivals paves the way for peace:
   
  Having our platforms and technologies in unfriendly territories may seem counterintuitive, but it could be the key to more peaceful relations. When we both have something to gain, we’re more likely to get along.

 

Guest Bio 

 

Graham Plaster is a Defense Innovation Advisor, serial entrepreneur, and the bestselling author of In The Shadow of Greatness. An expert advisor on emerging technology, he is also the Founder and CEO of TheIntelligenceCommunity.com, a professional network for US government, military, national security, and private sector personnel. Prior to launching The Intelligence Community Inc, Graham served on active duty as a Naval Officer for over a decade. 

 

To find out more and to connect with Graham, visit:
https://www.theintelligencecommunity.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamplaster

https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/company/theintelligencecommunity-com 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5r4lGXW1yNcxtoi9Q3lGw

https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Greatness-Leadership-Sacrifice-Americas/dp/1612511384 

 

Other links mentioned in this episode:

https://www.amazon.com/Kill-Chain-Defending-America-High-Tech/dp/031653353X 

Learn More About Your Host:

 

Co-founder and Managing Partner for Northstar Group, Craig is focused on recruiting senior level leadership, sales, and operations executives for some of the most prominent companies in the aviation and aerospace industry. Clients include well-known aircraft OEM’s, aircraft operators, leasing / financial organizations, and Maintenance / Repair / Overhaul (MRO) providers. 

 

Since 2009 Craig has personally concluded more than 150 executive searches in a variety of disciplines. As the only executive recruiter who has flown airplanes, sold airplanes, AND run a business, Craig is uniquely positioned to build deep, lasting relationships with both executives and the boards and stakeholders they serve. This allows him to use a detailed, disciplined process that does more than pair the ideal candidate with the perfect opportunity, and hit the business goals of the companies he serves.