Former NASA CIO on Space-Grade Cyber Resilience, Satellite Threats & The Human Side of Security — with Renee Wynn

Episode Description

What if your cybersecurity had to be good enough to keep astronauts alive?

In this episode of Hacks and Hobbies, Junaid sits down with Renee Wynn, former CIO of NASA, to unpack what mission assurance and space-grade resilience really look like — and how those same principles apply to your business, your team, and even your family.

Renee pulls back the curtain on how NASA protects life-support systems on the International Space Station, why cybersecurity is first a human problem, not a tech problem, and how she led NASA out of being labeled a national security risk and into a culture where security became everyone’s job. They dive into the hidden fragility of the systems we rely on daily — from satellites and GPS to logistics and weather — and how a single weak link, or a single careless decision, can ripple through global markets and real human lives.

Whether you’re a founder, a CEO, or a small business owner, this conversation will change how you think about resilience. It’s not about paranoia or perfection — it’s about being ready when it counts.