Media and Publications

In this episode of The Security Circle, Jennifer spoke with Yolanda Hamblen about intelligence tradecraft, authenticity, and the erosion of trust in the digital age. They explore why Mind Sovereignty™ (or the ability to think independently in a highly manipulated information environment) is becoming a defining challenge for individuals, institutions, and democracies.

In this conversation with Bloomberg Businessweek, Jennifer discuss how AI is reshaping the global cyber threat landscape and why China’s rapid adoption of AI-driven intrusion tools is accelerating the challenge for U.S. government and industry. Jennifer and hosts explore the promise and risks of the new federal Genesis Mission, and the critical importance of data protection as AI becomes embedded across national systems.

  Jennifer joined award-winning journalist Jennifer Strong on The SHIFT podcast to discuss how digital technology is transforming intelligence and national security—from the CIA’s early integration of AI and cyber, to today’s race for digital supremacy and the rising challenge of deepfakes.

On The Watchers podcast, Jennifer spoke with host Andy Sauer about the future of intelligence in an era of 20 billion sensors, sharing lessons from CIA’s digital transformation and examining how democracies can defend freedom against authoritarian uses of technology.

On the TopCyberPro podcast with Jim West, Jennifer traces her path from leading human intelligence teams to creating the CIA’s Office of Artificial Intelligence, explaining why speed, strong data foundations, and a blend of offensive and defensive mindsets are now essential to cyber resilience. She offers practical guidance for executives on moving beyond “hobby projects” to enterprise-scale AI and cybersecurity that keep pace with determined adversaries.

Speaking with Bloomberg Businessweek, Jennifer analyzes the foiled SIM server plot in New York—describing its unprecedented scope, the potential disruption it could have caused, and what it signals about the future of telecommunications as a national security battleground. She also points to the critical role of partnerships, both global and public-private, in defending against these evolving threats.

In this essay, Jennifer reflects on the enduring importance of human judgment, values, and accountability in an era of accelerating technological power, drawing on intelligence experience to argue that machines can inform decisions but must never replace human agency. Framed around the inaugural address of the UK's Chief of MI6, the piece explores how democracies can integrate AI and digital tools into intelligence and statecraft without surrendering trust, legitimacy, or moral responsibility.

(The Cipher Brief; January 5, 2026)

In this article, Jennifer examines the growing gap between truth and falsehood in the digital age through a blend of behavioral science, national security insight, and real-world research. The result is a call to strengthen the human side of information—our ability to pause, assess, and protect the clarity on which good decisions depend.

(The Cipher Brief; November 24, 2025)

In this piece for The Cipher Brief, Jennifer explores how control over the world’s digital chokepoints—from undersea cables to semiconductor supply chains—has become a new form of geopolitical leverage. She examines how adversaries exploit these hidden dependencies to shape global power and argues that safeguarding them is central to protecting both national security and economic resilience in the digital age.
(The Cipher Brief; October 6, 2025)

In this article, Jennifer explores how lessons from CIA’s digital transformation apply to today’s business leaders, arguing that security must be woven into every executive decision. The article challenges C-suites to view cybersecurity not as a technical burden, but as a leadership imperative and a foundation for trust and innovation.
(CIO Magazine; September 2, 2025)

In this article, Jennifer explains how deepfake technology has evolved from a tool for political manipulation to a dangerous weapon used by criminals for personal gain. The piece highlights the growing threat of AI-generated content, which can be used to erode trust, facilitate extortion, and create widespread panic, with the author suggesting that both individuals and organizations must develop practical defenses to safeguard against this evolving threat.

(Homeland Security Today; August 6, 2025)

In this article, Jennifer explores how AI-generated voices and videos are transforming deception into a strategic weapon, targeting individuals, organizations, and democracies alike. Drawing on real-world incidents, the article examines the urgent need for technological defenses, public awareness, and global cooperation to protect trust in an age of digital manipulation. 

(The Cipher Brief; July 31,  2025)

This Foreign Policy article by Rishi Iyengar examines an inflection point in global cyber-defense, warning that a perceived U.S. pullback from international leadership is creating strategic gaps at a moment of escalating threats from state and non-state actors alike. Drawing on perspectives from current and former senior officials, including Jennifer's, it underscores why sustained investment in cyber capacity, alliances, and defenders themselves remains essential to global security.

In this TIME article by Nikita Ostrovsky on OpenAI’s video-generation app Sora, Jennifer shares insights on how fast-advancing deepfake technology is eroding trust in what we see and hear online. She underscores the need to build resilience against manipulation, reminding us that cultivating authenticity makes it harder for anyone to monopolize our attention or exploit our trust.

In this Dark Reading feature by journalist Ericka Chickowski, Jennifer reflects on leading the CIA’s AI-driven digital transformation and distills seven lessons for executives navigating the risks and opportunities of AI. From embedding cybersecurity at every stage to embracing cultural change and adversarial thinking, her insights highlight what it takes to build resilience in the AI era.

In Adam Goldman’s reporting on the global scope of Salt Typhoon’s operations, Jennifer was quoted on how these intrusions reflect an evolution in China’s cyber strategy.

“In many ways, Salt Typhoon marks a new chapter,” said Jennifer Ewbank, the former C.I.A. deputy director for digital innovation… “Today, we see patient, state-backed campaigns burrowed deep into the infrastructure of more than 80 countries, characterized by a high level of technical sophistication, patience and persistence.”

In Angus Loten’s analysis of U.S. states pursuing cybersecurity action against China-linked apps, Jennifer  was quoted on the growing role of state attorneys general in global cyber defense.

The latest lawsuits “mark a quiet but important turning point,” said Jennifer Ewbank, founder of Andaman Strategic Advisors and former CIA Deputy Director for Digital Innovation. “Attorneys general are stepping into territory once reserved for federal agencies.”

In this interview with journalist Toshihiro Yamada (Sentaku magazine, August 2025), Jennifer reflects on deep purpose as the quiet force that steadies leaders in crisis, drawing lessons from her years at the CIA. She explores how purpose turns uncertainty into action and strengthens decisions in boardrooms, startups, and other high-stakes arenas (Quote and logo added to the magazine cover image.)

In David Klepper’s reporting on the rise of synthetic media and its threat to governments and corporations, Jennifer was quoted on the vulnerability of the financial sector to AI-driven deception.

“The financial industry is right in the crosshairs,” said Jennifer Ewbank, former CIA Deputy Director for Digital Innovation. “Even individuals who know each other have been convinced to transfer vast sums of money.”

Sentaku Magazine(July 2025) features Jennifer  in a conversation with journalist Toshihiro Yamada on the strategic stakes of cybersecurity and digital innovation for the U.S. and Japan. She offers actionable insights for leaders, emphasizing executive responsibility for cyber risk, the pivotal role of industry, and the culture of learning required to thrive amid constant technological change. (Quote and logo added to the magazine cover image.)