Structurally Sound - Institute for Homeland Security

Emergency preparation comes down to good communication and logistics. What about moving a space shuttle across town, or restoring power after a wildfire? We're joined by Dr. James Madia, a senior manager of security business operations and compliance at Southern California Edison, to chat about his career arc and experiences from law enforcement to security management and a doctorate.

Success doesn't happen overnight. It takes careful planning and broad collaboration to build a company, a university or even a nation. This week, we're joined with retired General David Glaser to discuss his work rebuilding Afghanistan, securing borders and responding to disasters at home, as well as his current role as chief strategy officer at Sam Houston State University.

Happy New Year! Mike, Grant, and Marcus reflect on the first few months of Structurally Sound in this short holiday special. Have a great idea for a podcast topic? Send us a tip at IHS@shsu.edu! If we run with your idea you'll win swag from the Institute for Homeland Security, department of mass communication and a coin from a recent guest.

Robert Crane joins Structurally Sound and recounts early influences that shaped his career toward critical infrastructure. We also talk about his experiences with the Coast Guard and DHS and consider the vulnerabilities of overreliance on GPS.

Gray Wars, Digital Privateers and Inter-Generational Collaboration: Reflections on the IHS Thought Leaders Conference How can businesses manage risks and build relationships in an era of global cybersecurity risks, potential gray wars and mistrust between industry and government? A recent IHS Thought Leaders Conference tackled that question. Mike and Grant reflect on the conference with Dr. Nadav Morag, chair of the department of security studies at Sam Houston State and former senior director at Israel's National Security Council, and Scott McHugh, IHS program executive for the private sector.

The Structurally Sound team chats with Dr. Nadav Morag and Scott McHugh about the unfolding crisis in Gaza. Dr. Morag is chair of security studies at Sam Houston State University and a former captain in the Israeli Defense Force; Scott McHugh is a program executive at the Institute for Homeland Security and a longtime expert on public and private intelligence and security.

Welcome to Structurally Sound. In this episode we meet our hosts, Michael Aspland, Grant Threatt, and Marcus Funk. Michael and Grant recount the beginnings of the Institute for Homeland Security at Sam Houston State and introduce listeners to the podcast.