Cybersecurity & AI Insights

Cybersecurity & AI Insights – Federal-Level Expertise for the AI Era

Welcome to Cybersecurity & AI Insights, where I decode how Artificial Intelligence is transforming cybersecurity, IT, and digital defense.

I’m Dr. Derek A. Smith — retired DHS Cybersecurity Director, former federal special agent, and Director of Education Innovation at Virginia University of Science & Technology.

Here, you’ll learn how to protect, adapt, and lead in a world powered by AI.

Expect clear, real-world lessons on:
• AI-powered defense strategies
• Federal-level insights from real operations
• Career-building guidance for the AI era
• Tool breakdowns and tutorials
• Future-focused briefings on threats and innovation

Whether you’re starting your cyber journey or leading a team, you’ll get no-fluff strategies that work.

📅 New videos every Tuesday & Friday
Subscribe to stay ahead of AI and defend at the next level.