Transparency and Collaboration: Driving AI Adoption in the Military and Government with Aaron McCray of the US Navy

On this episode of the Emerging Cyber Risk podcast, our guest is Aaron McCray, a twenty-six-year veteran of the U.S. Navy. The podcast is brought to you by Ignyte and Secure Robotics, where we share our expertise on cyber risk and AI to help you prepare for the risk management of emerging technologies. We are your hosts, Max Aulakh and Joel Yonts. Join us as we discuss the challenges and potential of AI adoption in the US Navy. Aaron highlights the importance of collaboration between the military and commercial sectors and the need for validation and testing while adopting AI. He also touches on ethical considerations, potential applications, and the importance of transparency and prioritization in driving AI development.

On this episode of the Emerging Cyber Risk podcast, our guest is Aaron McCray, a twenty-six year veteran of the U.S. Navy. The podcast is brought to you by Ignyte and Secure Robotics, where we share our expertise on cyber risk and AI to help you prepare for the risk management of emerging technologies. We are your hosts, Max Aulakh and Joel Yonts.

Join us as we discuss the challenges and potential of AI adoption in the US Navy. Aaron highlights the importance of collaboration between the military and commercial sectors and the need for validation and testing while adopting AI. He also touches on ethical considerations, potential applications, and the importance of transparency and prioritization in driving AI development.

The touchpoints of our discussion include:

Viewing AI from the Navy’s lens
How does the Department of Defense introduce technology into different government branches?
The challenges that prevent rapid AI adoption
Does AI ethics constrain AI adoption in the defense sector?
Aligning the slow pace of adoption with the rapid evolution of AI technology
The role of private sector companies in bridging the adoption gap
The next steps for DOD to accelerate AI adoption

Aaron McCray Bio:

Aaron is a highly accomplished and experienced information security leader with a proven record of accomplishment in developing and implementing enterprise-wide strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Adept at collaborating with and managing cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and manage risks to information systems and data.

Aaron McCray on LinkedIn

Get to Know Your Hosts:

Max Aulakh Bio:

Max is the CEO of Ignyte Assurance Platform and a data security and compliance leader delivering DoD-tested security strategies and compliance that safeguard mission-critical IT operations. He has trained and excelled while working for the United States Air Force. He maintained and tested the InfoSec and ComSec functions of network hardware, software, and IT infrastructure for global unclassified and classified networks.

Max Aulakh on LinkedIn

Ignyte Assurance Platform Website

Joel Yonts Bio:

Joel is CEO & Research Scientist at Secure Robotics and the Chief Research Officer & Strategist at Malicious Streams. Joel is a security strategist, innovator, advisor, and seasoned security executive with a passion for information security research. He has over twenty five years of diverse information technology experience with an emphasis on cybersecurity. Joel is also an accomplished speaker, writer, and software developer with research interests in enterprise security, digital forensics, artificial intelligence, and robotic & IoT systems.

Joel Yonts on LinkedIn

Secure Robotics Website

Malicious Streams Website