Nick Andersen, President and COO of Invictus, joins Andy Sauer to unpack the hard truths about cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, and government readiness. With experience spanning the Marine Corps, DOE, and White House, Nick offers a brutally honest take on what it will take to build real resilience—starting with ruthless prioritization. From AI regulation to public utility gaps, this episode dives deep into the systems we rely on and the leadership it takes to protect them.
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