Dr. Charles Harry — former NSA leader, cybersecurity strategist, and professor at the University of Maryland — joins Legitimate Cybersecurity to expose the hidden gaps in U.S. cyber defense. From nation-state strategy to local school vulnerabilities, this episode uncovers why most cybersecurity efforts are missing the mark… and how to fix it.We explore:Strategic cyber risk (not just IT vulnerabilities)Mapping 50,000+ exposed devices across U.S. countiesThe "operational art" of cyber warfareWhy grants are being wastedThe AI & quantum arms race vs. China💣 This episode is packed with insights for CISOs, policy makers, military analysts, and tech leaders alike.🎙️ Listen to the audio version on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.📩 For guest inquiries or partnerships, reach us at: admin@legitimatecybersecurity.comVote for our podcast at: podcastawards.com#Cybersecurity #CyberWar #CharlesHarry #LegitimateCybersecurity #CyberStrategy #NISTCSF #QuantumSecurity #AIInCybersecurity #PublicSectorCyber #NvidiaVsChina #RiskManagement #CyberGovernance00:00 – Cold Open + Intro00:22 – Meet Dr. Charles Harry01:52 – What Is Strategic Cybersecurity?05:02 – Risk at the Sector Level08:22 – Cyber Operational Art: The Missing Middle13:47 – Mapping 50,000+ Public Sector Devices21:00 – Why Federal Cybersecurity Grants Fail28:00 – Red Team vs. Blue Team: The Divide That Shouldn't Exist34:02 – Risk Frameworks: Useful or Useless?43:02 – Quantum & AI: Reshaping the Threat Landscape48:50 – Nvidia vs. China: The True Arms Race53:10 – Final Thoughts + How to Build a Strategic Cyber Defense