No Password Required Podcast Episode 62 — Kurt Sanger

Summary

In this episode of No Password Required, hosts Jack Clabby and Kayley Melton sit down with Kurt Sanger — former Deputy General Counsel at U.S. Cyber Command — to talk about the evolving world of cyber law, the wild ride from government service to private sector strategy, and what keeps him grounded in a field that’s constantly shifting. Kurt dives into the fast-growing cybersecurity scene in Tampa, the power of mentorship, and why people still get cyber law so wrong. Plus: insights on responding to incidents under pressure and what role the government should (and shouldn’t) play in the digital fight.

Chapters

00:00 NPR S6E7 Kurt Sanger

52:53 NPR S6E7 Kurt Sanger

01:45:47 Introduction to Cybersecurity Conversations

01:48:22 Transitioning from Military to Private Sector Cybersecurity

01:51:11 The Growth of Tampa as a Cybersecurity Hub

01:54:05 Understanding Cybersecurity Misconceptions

01:57:15 The Role of Mentorship in Cybersecurity Careers

02:00:24 Military vs. Civilian Cybersecurity Law

02:03:07 The Excitement of Cyber Command vs. Private Sector

02:13:52 High Stakes in Cybersecurity for Small Organizations

02:15:44 The Role of Legal Experts in Cybersecurity

02:17:21 Translating Technical Jargon for Clients

02:18:57 Challenges of Explaining Cyber Operations to Commanders

02:22:43 Lifestyle Polygraph: Fun Questions and Insights

02:23:30 The 10,000 Hour Rule in Cybersecurity

02:29:34 Creative Freedom with LEGO Bricks

02:31:27 Tampa's Culinary Delights and Local Favorites