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In our latest Bourbon & Bytes  episode, Mackenzie Eaglen laid out a reality that too few people in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) are willing to confront: China’s real military investment isn’t just large—it likely eclipses U.S. spending, potentially reaching $1 trillion annually. And a disturbing portion of that advantage comes not from innovation… …but from us . Specifically: from stolen U.S. data, U.S. designs, U.S. R&D, and U.S. intellectual property siphoned out of

Insights from Terry McGraw (CEO, Cape Endeavors) & Clark Rahman (Associate Director, PNG Cyber) Cyber Defense isn’t just about tools and dashboards — it’s about mindset. During a recent EC-Council fireside chat, Army veterans Terry McGraw and Clark Rahman unpacked how military experience directly strengthens today’s Cyber Defense mission. No slides. No buzzword bingo. Just two veterans who’ve operated in both worlds: combat zones and corporate networks. Cyber Defense as a War

In a recent episode of Bourbon & Bytes , Cape Endeavors CEO Terry McGraw  sat down with Justin Turner , Principal Group Manager for Microsoft Security, to explore the evolving role of AI, the persistence of old attack vectors, and how security teams can prepare for what’s next. From the Battlefield to the SOC Turner’s journey to Microsoft began in the U.S. Army as a signal officer before moving through MITRE and SecureWorks, where he spent a decade shaping managed security s

When a cyber incident strikes, few people are better prepared to lead the charge than Tony Kirtley , Global Incident Response Leader at IBM X-Force . In a recent episode of Bourbon & Bytes , Cape Endeavors CEO Terry McGraw sat down with Tony to explore the realities of modern incident response—what works, what organizations often miss, and how leadership under pressure can make the difference between recovery and ruin. What’s Really Behind Today’s Breaches? Despite the hype a

CMMC compliance replaces self-attestation with independent verification—just like post-Three Mile Island reforms. Here’s why that matters now more than ever.

Discover why security operations teams in SOCs and NOCs face serious health risks from 24/7 shift work—and how leadership can build healthier, more sustainable operations without sacrificing coverage.

CMMC and the End of Passwords: Why Passkeys Are the Future of Cybersecurity and Compliance