Security, Resilience, and the Future of Mobile Infrastructure

The podcast explores the intersection of national security, technology, and the role of the private sector in bolstering defense capabilities. It features Justin Fanelli, CTO of the Navy, and John Doyle, founder and CEO of CAPE, who discuss the Navy's efforts to modernize its technology adoption processes and CAPE's development of a secure, resilient cellular network. A key focus is on the "Salt Typhoon" incident, where Chinese hackers infiltrated major US telecommunications carriers, gaining access to sensitive communications. CAPE offers a solution by providing a clean cellular network install on top of existing infrastructure, assuming a hostile environment. The discussion also covers the importance of internal education within the Navy to better partner with the private sector, and opportunities for private sector innovation in areas like manufacturing, software, and cyber security.