Bytes & Brew Podcast

The Bytes & Brew Podcast, brought to you by Cape Endeavors, delivers grounded, distilled, and unfiltered conversations on cybersecurity, national security, AI threats, and the people navigating them, all over a cup of coffee.Hosted by Terry McGraw, CEO of Cape Endeavors, the show dives deep into the realities facing today’s defense industrial base and cybersecurity leaders. Terry’s expertise in cyber security has been leveraged by G500 companies and counsels C-suites, Boards of Directors, and technical security staff thereof. Each episode features candid conversation

Bytes & Brew Podcast is a technology podcast hosted by Cape Endeavors, with 8 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Cape Endeavors hosts Bytes & Brew Podcast, a technology show with 8 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Why Your Business Isn’t CMMC Ready (And How to Fix It Fast)

  Apr 22, 202649 minS1

  In this episode of Bytes & Brew (formerly Bourbon & Bytes), Terry McGraw of Cape Endeavors sits down with Koren Wise, founder of Wise Technical Innovations and a C3PAO with hands-on experience guiding defense contractors through CMMC.Koren shares how she got started in IT, why she became an early believer in CMMC, and the hard truths she sees every day when companies think they’re ready for an assessment but aren’t. From scoping mistakes to relying on the wrong MSP, she explains why so many defense contractors stumble — and what separates those who pass from those who don’t.If your...

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  Episode #7

  Soldier to CISO: Mastering Cybersecurity Leadership

  Apr 22, 202633 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Bytes & Brew(formerly Bourbon & Bytes), Terry McGraw, CEO of Cape Endeavors, for a compelling episode of Bourbon & Bytes featuring the Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Werfen and author of CyberBulleys: A CISO's Guide to Doing Cybersecurity. This episode dives into the journey from a 21-year U.S. Army career to leading cybersecurity for global multi-billion dollar companies. Explore the challenges of managing cyber threats, navigating compliance frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and SEC guidelines, and communicating risks to non-technical board members.Discover what keeps CISOs awake at night, from identity management to supply chain...

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  Episode #6

  Navigating Supply Chain Risks in a World of Constant Disruption

  Feb 25, 202653 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Bytes & Brew, Cape Endeavors CEO Terry McGraw sits down with Jenna Wells, CEO of Supply Wisdom to explore the evolving landscape of business risk management in an increasingly volatile world.</p><p> </p><p>From her early career as a Marine Corps officer and NSA-trained intelligence officer to leading a cutting-edge risk intelligence platform, Jenna shares insights on:</p><p>➡️ Identifying and managing location risk in global supply chains</p><p>➡️ Navigating regulatory requirements like DORA, GDPR, and forced labor prevention acts</p><p>➡️ Mitigating upstream and downstream vulnerabilities in today’s interconnected economy</p><p>➡️ Preparing...

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  Episode #5

  CMMC Compliance Without the BS – Real Talk from 3 Experts Who've Been There

  Feb 24, 20261h 8mS1

  <p>In this episode of Bytes & Brew, host Terry McGraw sits down with Dewayne Alford (COO) and Andy Paul (CTO & Lead CMMC Assessor) of Cape Endeavors to pour a glass of Blanton’s and break down what really matters when it comes to CMMC compliance.</p><p>Forget the framework fluff, this is an unfiltered conversation packed with real-world insights from a team that’s successfully brought 23 companies through CMMC assessment with a perfect score of 110.</p><p>🧠 What you'll learn:</p><p>Why “CUI is everywhere” is a myth that’s costing contractors time and money</p><p>How skipping scop...

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  Episode #4

  Cybersecurity in the Cloud: Navigating AI, Quantum Threats, and Supply Chain Risks

  Feb 24, 202641 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Bytes & Brew (formerly Bourbon & Bytes), host Terry McGraw (CEO of Cape Endeavors) welcomes Chris Perry, Head of Cybersecurity Product Management at Google Cloud AI Compute Infrastructure.</p><p>The conversation spans critical cybersecurity and infrastructure issues facing both cloud providers and regulated industries.</p><p>Topics include:</p><p>➡️ Cybersecurity in Cloud Computing</p><p>➡️ AI’s Impact and Opportunities</p><p>➡️ Software Supply Chain Security</p><p>➡️ Quantum Computing and Encryption</p><p>➡️ Ransomware-as-a-Service and the Cyber Threat Landscape</p><p>Perry also shares practical guidance for CFOs, CISOs, and technology leaders on where to focus now and what...

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