Topic: Ironnet

Former NSA Director Keith Alexander is criticized for hiring the current NSA CTO to work part-time at his private consulting firm, IronNet. Reuters reports this hybrid arrangement is intended to keep technological expertise within the government, but the hosts characterize it as a "scam." They suggest the firm essentially sells the ability to spy on competitors using government-hired talent.

Former NSA Director Keith Alexander has filed for nine patents related to cybersecurity for his new private firm, IronNet Cybersecurity. Critics argue that Alexander is profiting from technology developed during his time in government service. Despite charging up to $600,000 a month for consulting, Alexander maintains his new inventions are distinct from his classified work at the NSA.