Serving as a Military Intelligence officer in Iraq, Bob Stasio pioneered innovative techniques for acquiring, processing, and disseminating information in an ever-changing battle space. He later worked for the NSA before entering the private sector. In the first of two interviews, he addresses the professional specialization of cyber as a discipline, the evolving nature of offensive and defensive operations in the cyber realm, the critical interaction between government and business in a complex threat environment, and the delicate balance between liberty and security.