Keeping IT Brief
Mary Ann Brown & Tracey Aubey
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Keeping IT Brief is FORUM’s fast, focused podcast delivering essential insights on government technology, federal modernization, and the evolving GovCon landscape. Each short episode features conversations with industry leaders, government executives, and innovators who are driving mission success through new strategies, emerging technologies, and forward-thinking approaches to public sector IT.
Designed for busy federal and industry professionals, Keeping IT Brief gets straight to what matters—key trends, practical takeaways, and expert perspectives on cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI adoption, cloud advancements, and the policies shaping federal technology priorities. Instead of long discussions, the podcast provides concise, high-value briefings that help listeners stay informed and ready for what’s next.
Whether you support federal programs, lead technology initiatives, work in business development, or simply want to keep pace with the rapid changes across government IT, Keeping IT Brief delivers the insights you need in a format that fits your schedule. Guests include senior government officials, CIOs, CTOs, acquisition experts, solution architects, and strategic voices from across the public and private sectors.
About the Host:
Mary Ann Brown hosts Keeping IT Brief and brings extensive experience in connecting government and industry across technology, policy, and mission-driven initiatives. As Senior Director of Operations at FORUM, she supports collaboration through strategic events, leadership programs, and platforms that elevate critical conversations in the federal space.
Stay informed in minutes. Subscribe to Keeping IT Brief for timely insights that help you understand federal IT trends and anticipate opportunities across the government technology community.
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DoD Modernization, PMP Leadership & Electronic Security in Federal IT
What does it take to modernize technology inside the Department of Defense? In this episode of FORUM’s Keeping IT Brief, we sit down with Richard Kellahan, Project Manager at TIAG, to talk about DoD…
Digital Transformation in Federal IT: Growth, AI & Modernization Strategies
Federal agencies are under pressure to modernize legacy systems, strengthen cybersecurity, and deliver better digital services—all while staying mission-focused. In this episode of Keeping IT Brief,…
AI Is Transforming Government—How to Stay Secure in 2026 with Chris Townsend of Elastic
AI is moving fast—and cyber threats are moving faster. As federal agencies race to modernize, how can they adopt AI securely without increasing risk?In this episode of FORUM’s Keeping IT Brief, host…
Building the Cloud Foundation for Healthcare AI & Public Sector Innovation | Jaison Correya, CEO of CLOUDVICE
Healthcare AI can’t scale without the right cloud foundation.On this episode of FORUM’s Keeping IT Brief, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Jaison Correya, CEO of CLOUDVICE, to explore how cloud,…
Encore Episode: Federal Cybersecurity: Creating a Modern Response for Today’s Risks
Some conversations are worth hearing again—this episode is one of them. Federal agencies are under pressure to innovate—while staying compliant.As cyber threats evolve and AI becomes…
AI, Security & The Future Workforce with Oliver Sadorra of Dark Wolf Solutions
In this episode of Keeping IT Brief, host Mary Ann Brown speaks with Oliver Sadorra, Chief Growth Officer at Dark Wolf Solutions. Oliver explores the real-world state of AI across government and…
Strengthening DHS IT Operations: Next Steps for National Security Efficiency with Keri Gentilcore
Keri Gentilcore leads the DHS and National Security portfolio at ITC Federal, where she oversees teams delivering innovative, mission-focused technology solutions. With more than 20 years of…
Bridging the Cyber-Physical Divide: Safeguarding Major Events with Tim Miller of Dataminr
From the FIFA World Cup to the Olympics, securing massive global events isn’t just about physical barriers—it’s about defending digital infrastructure that supports everything behind the scenes.In…
Federal Cybersecurity: Creating a Modern Response for Today’s Risks
Federal agencies struggle with tension between innovation and compliance as cyber threats evolve and AI becomes mission-critical. NIST's Risk Management Framework (RMF) faces scrutiny for complexity…
Solving the Federal Identity Crisis: Balancing Security, Privacy, and User Experience
Federal agencies are under growing pressure to modernize digital identity systems as cyber threats escalate and citizens expect seamless digital services. Yet legacy infrastructure, siloed systems,…
New GitLab Data Shows AI Security Risks that Government Can’t Ignore
A recent report from the Government Accountability Office from April identified cybersecurity concerns and lack of data privacy as some of the top risks associated with Generative AI. As the federal…
Securing AI in the Federal Landscape: Navigating the New Cybersecurity Executive Order
The White House's latest cybersecurity executive order has introduced critical new directives for federal agencies: incorporate AI software vulnerability management into existing processes and share…
Guarding the Final Frontier: How AI is Revolutionizing Space Safety and Security
Join host Mary Ann Brown for a fascinating conversation with Tim Solms, CEO of Slingshot Aerospace, as he takes us beyond Earth's atmosphere to explore one of the most critical challenges of our…
Revolutionizing Federal Workflows: iTech AG Drives AI Support for CMS’s Customer Service Management
As the federal government looks to modernize IT solutions to better support citizens and create efficiencies, they often face challenges in adopting emerging technologies like AI due to complex…
CMS Modernization: Data Management is Key to Preventing Fraud, Waste and Abuse
Fraud, waste and abuse of the Medicare system have always been challenging to get under control. Those who exploit federal health care programs can cost taxpayers billions of dollars, according to a…
Unlocking Cyber Talent: Reskilling and Inclusion in Federal Agencies with Max Shuftan
In this episode of Keeping IT Brief, host Mary Ann Brown is joined by Max Shuftan, Director of Mission Programs at SANS Institute, to discuss one of the most pressing issues in cybersecurity today:…
The Cyber Arms Race: Defending Against Nation-State Threats with Jim Coyle
In this episode of Keeping IT Brief, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Jim Coyle, US Public Sector CTO at Lookout, to discuss the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats posed by nation-state…
Securing the Divide: Zero Trust vs. Cross-Domain Solutions with George Kamis
In this episode of Keeping IT Brief, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with George Kamis, Chief Technology Officer at Everfox, to dive into the critical intersection of cybersecurity, zero trust, and…
Supporting Veterans & Embracing the Future with Robert Ezekiel of Booz Allen Hamilton
In this episode of Keeping IT Brief, host Mary Ann Brown is joined by Robert Ezekiel, Director and Product Strategist at Booz Allen Hamilton, and a winner of the prestigious 2025 FORUM IT100 Award.…
Disrupting GovCon with Innovation: Matt Quinn on Passive Data Collection to Automate Casualty Care
In today’s episode of Keeping IT Brief, host Mary Ann Brown chats with Matt Quinn, Science Director at TATRC/DoD, about his groundbreaking program, Passive Data Collection for Automated…
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Keeping IT Brief has published 174 episodes since March 2021, covering topics in Business, Business News.
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