Maritime Security at the Top of the World with Rob Crane & Scott McHugh
The Arctic environment is shifting - literally and figuratively. There are unique and varied opportunities and risks for critical infrastructure and national security in and around Alaska and the Arctic Circle. This week, we're joined by IHS program executives Scott McHugh and Robert Crane to cha...
From Fed to Fortune 100: The Security Mindset Shift That Changed Everything
In this episode, Fred sits down with Scott McHugh, a veteran of both federal service and Fortune 100 security leadership, to explore what the public and private sectors can learn from each other. They dive into how public-sector urgency, mission focus, and intelligence practices can strengthen co...
Introducing the 2025 Thought Leaders Conference
Most critical infrastructure is operated by private companies, not the government - and those corporations are facing existential threats emerging from cybersecurity, social media and international adversaries. This week, IHS Program Executive Scott McHugh and IHS Coordinator Shelby Payne introdu...
Intentionality, Stretching & Bringing the Outside In with Jim Hutton
What makes a great chief security officer, or chief information security officer? It's not only about security knowledge - intentionality, agility and personnel development all play a big role. This week, we chat with Jim Hutton, a former CSO for Procter & Gamble and other major companies as well...
Metrics & Communication with Dave Komendat
It's tough to measure things that don't happen, especially in dollars and cents, but a quantitative approach and well-honed communication skills go a long way. This week, we chat with Dave Komendat, a retired vice president and chief security officer for Boeing and a member of the inaugural Hall ...
Internet Infrastructure & Disconnecting Dissent
A few months ago, when the Iranian government faced major nationwide protests, they turned off the internet for most of the population. Could that happen in the United States? This week, we chat with Dr. Karpoor Shashidhar and Dr. Cihan Varol of the computer science department at Sam Houston Stat...
What Does It Take to Be an Outstanding CSO or CISO?
Scott McHugh, Program Executive, Institute for Homeland Security at Sam Houston State University, discusses what it takes to be a great CSO or CISO in the modern age.
🔥 Combat Sports Legend - Andrew Howson Joins No Bones Fight Talk🏆
What a guest. We sat down with 5x Muay Thai World Champion Andrew Howson ahead of his shot at boxing gold this weekend on Scott McHugh's show.From dominating Muay Thai to chasing titles in the boxing ring, Andrew opens up on the switch, his journey, and what still drives him to compete at the hig...
Scott McHugh has a message for BKB king Rolando Dy: Champions lose, too
Today I'm joined by one of the most decorated fighters in BKB history, Scott “The Mute” McHugh. A five-time BKB champion and veteran of more than 20 bare-knuckle fights, Scott has competed in multiple combat sports.
Why Changing Careers in Midlife Is So Hard (and Worth It)
“I knew I was going to have to tell a complicated story. I don’t think I anticipated the silence.”Scott McHugh spent twenty-five years in education. He was on track to become a doctor until a college friend asked him to tutor kids at the Mission Hill housing project in Roxbury. At 28 he founded B...
