Tech Transforms: Episode 2

In this episode of Tech Transforms, host Carolyn Ford speaks with Tim Amerson, Founder and CEO of CSMO Consulting and former CISO at the Social Security Administration, about the urgent and complex challenge of securing the technology supply chain in government. Drawing from over 30 years of experience in the Army and federal cybersecurity, Amerson explains how supply chain risks extend far beyond IT, touching every aspect of procurement, insider threats, and vendor accountability. He emphasizes the need for real-time visibility, executive-level ownership, and a shift from compliance checklists to risk-based approaches. The conversation highlights how human behavior, geopolitical tensions, and insufficient resource planning compound the problem—and why securing the supply chain must become a full-time, multi-disciplinary priority.