Bridging Hackers and Government: The Digital Arsenal of Democracy, with Jake Braun - Part 1

Welcome to "To the Point Cybersecurity Podcast," where each week hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher dive into the latest trends and critical topics shaping the world of cybersecurity. In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Jake Braun, Executive Director of the Cyber Policy Initiative at the University of Chicago, CEO and co-founder of Cambridge Global Advisors, and former Acting Principal Deputy National Cyber Director at the White House. Join us as we explore what it's like to bridge the gap between the hacker community and government, the evolving frustrations hackers have with official institutions, and highlights from the latest "Hackers Almanac." From AI-driven offensive security and mesh network resilience to preserving cultural heritage in the digital age, it's a conversation packed with cutting-edge insights and urgent policy considerations. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at

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Bridging Hackers and Government: The Digital Arsenal of Democracy, with Jake Braun - Part 1 is an episode from To The Point - Cybersecurity by Rachael Lyon.

This episode is 27:01 long.

This episode was published on May 19, 2026.

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