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ClearTech Loop Ep 5 Stan Lowe, CISO Dept of the Interior

July 29, 2025
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Episode 5 – The CISO Slant: Stan Lowe, U.S. Department of the Interior

Release Date: July 30, 2025

Series: The CISO Slant (Episode 5 of 10)

Guest: Stan Lowe, Chief Information Security Officer, U.S. Department of the Interior

Host: Jo Peterson, Chief Analyst, ClearTech Research

Transcript: View/download transcript (pdf)

Episode Summary

In Episode 5 of The CISO Slant, Jo Peterson sits down with Stan Lowe, CISO at the U.S. Department of the Interior, to talk about what’s next for enterprise security. Drawing from decades of leadership across public and private sectors, Stan shares how to rethink cybersecurity strategy in a world shaped by AI, cloud complexity, and rapid change. 

About the Guest — Stan Lowe

Stan Lowe is the Chief Information Security Officer at the U.S. Department of the Interior, where he leads cybersecurity, AI security, and privacy for one of the largest federal networks in the United States. His work secures 2.8 million+ devices and supports national assets including critical infrastructure, space systems, and public services. 

Stan is a Navy veteran and seasoned federal executive, having previously served in senior roles at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, and Federal Trade Commission. He’s recognized for transforming fragmented operations into centralized, AI-enabled security programs and driving measurable outcomes in risk reduction and resilience. 

Highlights includes:

  • Deployed a department-wide Zero Trust model in just two weeks in response to national threats   
  • Centralized and modernized DOI’s cyber operations with AI-powered monitoring   
  • Saved $132M by consolidating redundant platforms and enhancing enterprise-wide readiness   

3 Key Questions We Answer

  1. How do you deploy zero trust at scale under pressure?   
  2. What role does AI play in proactive cyber defense across the federal government?   
  3. How can leaders turn fragmented security functions into high-impact teams? 

    Key Takeaways

    • Zero trust isn’t just a model—it’s an operational imperative.   
    • AI security must align with mission-critical outcomes, not just compliance.   
    • Leadership, scale, and automation define the future of federal cybersecurity.