Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson

Latest Episodes:

Evolution of the CISO Nov 29, 2022

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Charles Blauner, operating partner and CISO-in-residence at company-building venture group Team8, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Charles is an internationally recognized expert on cyber resiliency, information security risk management, and data privacy. He's had an incredible and prominent career in Security, including being a CISO and Information Security leader at companies like J.P. Morgan, Deutsche Bank, and Citi. Ann and Charles discuss the evolution of the CISO role, the qualities they believe all CISOs need to excel, and what the role of CISO will look like 5-10 years from now.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

A brief history and evolution of the CISO role
Qualities and skillsets all CISOs need to excel today
Advice for someone who is newly stepping into the role of CISO

Some Questions We Ask:

What were some of the critical paradigm shifts during the evolution of the CISO role?
What do you think makes a great CISO in today's digital world?
What advice do you have for CISOs making that transition to a key business partner?

Resources:

View Charles Blauner on LinkedIn

View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn

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Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.

Building Personal Resilience in Cyber Nov 15, 2022

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Kirsten Davies, chief information security officer at Unilever, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Kirsten is a recognized thought leader, serves on the Board of Governors for the New York Academy of Sciences, and is a Mentor for several non-profits and women's initiatives. The two discuss burnout and stress-related mental-health concerns in cyber, which are, unfortunately, on the rise. Now, security and business leaders alike are concerned that the pressure and responsibility of cyber roles–combined with the rise in cyber-attacks, reduction in resourcing, and other factors–is making cyber a less attractive career path. Ann and Kirsten discuss the importance of personal resilience, factors contributing to the cyber talent shortage, and strategies that leaders can adopt to improve their people's working conditions and well-being.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

Some of the unknown challenges that CISOs and cyber defenders are facing today
What can and should change to make cyber roles and work environments better
What organizations are addressing mental health and well-being best

Some Questions We Ask:

What are some of the factors that may impact our personal resilience?
How can future and current CEOs look to retain quality CISO and cyber defender talent?
What are some of the contributing factors to the cyber talent shortage?

Resources:

Visit Kirsten Davies on Twitter

View Kirsten Davies on LinkedIn

View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn

Related Microsoft Podcasts:

Listen to: Uncovering Hidden Risks

Listen to: Security Unlocked

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Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts

Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.

Protecting our Cyber Defenders’ Mental Health Nov 01, 2022

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Dr. Ryan Louie, a board-certified psychiatrist focusing on the mental health impact of cybersecurity, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. The two discuss the growing issue of mental illness among cybersecurity professionals, the link between psychiatry and security, some of the problems commonly seen, and which aspects of cybersecurity contribute to them.

Disclaimer: The content and views expressed do not constitute medical advice and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you need help, please contact your medical provider.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

What may be contributing to the degrading mental health of cyber defenders
How attackers might clinically exploit the mental health of those in cyber
General wellbeing practices and coping methods

Some Questions We Ask:

When did Dr. Louie’s interest in the mental health of cyber security begin, and why?
Are cyber mental challenges magnified or amplified more than in the past?
What can leaders do to support the mental health and well-being of their teams?

Resources:

Article: “The Psychiatry of Entrepreneurship” by Dr. Ryan Louie

Dr. Ryan Louie - Psybersecurity Clinic website

Visit Dr. Ryan Louie on Twitter

View Ryan Louie on LinkedIn

View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn

Related Microsoft Podcasts:

Listen to: Uncovering Hidden Risks

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Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts

Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.

Breaking into the Cybersecurity Industry Oct 18, 2022

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AJ Yawn, Co-Founder and CEO at ByteChek, and a Founding Board Member of the National Association of Black Compliance and Risk Management Professionals, joins Ann this week on Afternoon Cyber Tea to unpack this issue. With more than 700,000 open cybersecurity jobs in the US alone, the cyber industry faces a critical talent shortage. Yet, with this opportunity, many still find it challenging to break into the industry. Ann and AJ discuss the importance of sourcing from broader pools of talent, what skills business leaders should really be looking for, programs and communities that people looking to get into cyber security should be aware of, and how AJ thinks we can drive awareness of the wide variety of roles available in the industry.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

Specific qualities and mindsets that lead to a successful career in cyber
Why it's essential to attract more diverse talent
How someone early in their career can market themselves to potential employers

Some Questions We Ask:

What specific courses or certifications are essential for people to be thinking about?
How can the education system prepare people for careers in cyber?
Why have employers had such a high bar of entry into their cyber programs?

Resources:

View AJ Yawn on LinkedIn

View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn

Related Microsoft Podcasts:

Listen to: Uncovering Hidden Risks

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Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.

Cyber Resiliency with Sounil Yu Oct 04, 2022

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Sounil Yu, Chief Information Security Officer and Head of Research at JupiterOne, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Ann and Sounil discuss the importance and evolution of cyber resilience and what organizations can do today to build resilience for the future. Sounil is a security innovator with over 30 years of experience creating, breaking, and fixing computer and network systems. He is the creator of the Cyber Defense Matrix and the DIE Resiliency Framework, teaches security as an Adjunct Professor, co-chairs Art into Science: A Conference on Defense, and advises many startups.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

Why we need a new approach to cyber resilience
Who is responsible for cyber resiliency and who should be involved
How organizations can build the agility and ability to stay ahead of cybercriminal

Some Questions We Ask:

What is the responsibility and relationship between CISOs, and board members?
Why is advocating for a new approach to resiliency so important?
What investments should leaders be making to improve their cyber resiliency?

Resources:

View Sounil Yu on LinkedIn

View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn

Related Microsoft Podcasts:

Listen to: Uncovering Hidden Risks

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Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts

Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.

Microsoft Security CTO on Future of Cyber Sep 20, 2022

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Michal Braverman-Blumenstyk, Chief Technology Officer for Microsoft Security, top Israeli tech leader, and one of the world's highest-ranking women in the cybersecurity industry joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Michal and Ann discuss what is keeping cyber leaders up at night, why Israel is a worldwide leader in cybersecurity technology, and what investments Microsoft is making to create a more safe and secure future for all.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

A brief history of Israeli cyber innovation
The Microsoft Security CTO perspective on top trends and technologies
The importance of diversity & inclusion in the cybersecurity industry

Some Questions We Ask:

What are some of your favorite examples of Israeli cyber innovation?
Why do you think IoT security is such an essential area of focus?
How should we deal with the current labor shortage in security?

Resources:

View Michal Braverman-Blumenstyk on LinkedIn

View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn

Related Microsoft Podcasts:

Listen to: Uncovering Hidden Risks

Listen to: Security Unlocked

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Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts

Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.

Cyber Insurance Past, Present, and Future Sep 06, 2022

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Dr. Josephine Wolff, associate professor of cybersecurity policy within The Fletcher School at Tufts University, joins Afternoon Cyber Tea this week to discuss the history, challenges, and opportunities in cyber insurance. What was first developed in the late 1990s as protection against computer viruses, cyber insurance has evolved into an incredibly complex and, in some cases, tension-filled industry. Ann and Dr. Wolff discuss the cyber insurance industry’s initial goals, the differences in cyber insurance policies, and the points of view on ransomware insurance directly funding cybercrime.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

What types of risks do insurers cover, and how they are designing and charging for policies
How can we help policymakers get ahead of the curve and drive change in security
Why we need greater cooperation and data sharing when it comes to threat intelligence

Some Questions We Ask:

What were the initial motivations behind cyber insurance providers?
What is some practical advice you would give to insurers looking to better support their customers?
Are cyber insurers positively motivating businesses and leaders for the better?

Resources:

Dr. Wolff's new book, Cyberinsurance Policy is available now.

View Dr. Wolff on LinkedIn

View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn

Related Microsoft Podcasts:

Listen to: Uncovering Hidden Risks

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Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.

What’s Influencing Cyber Capital Investment Aug 23, 2022

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Dave DeWalt, Founder and Managing Director of NightDragon, and Jay Leek, Managing Director and Co-founder of both Syn Ventures and Clear Sky Security, join Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Investing in companies producing the latest technology that cybersecurity firms depend on, like the latest artificial intelligence, sounds like an exciting opportunity, but who has the best product? Getting in on the ground floor is appealing, but where do you start? Dave and Jay chat with Ann about why cyber is so attractive to investors, their advice for founders currently starting their investment journey, and what new technology has their attention.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

Why we are witnessing ballooning venture capital investments in cyber
What technology is currently capturing investors' attention
How current events are shaking up the world of cyber venture capital

Some Questions We Ask:

Why is cyber so attractive to investors?
What advice do you have for cyber founders starting their investment journey?
When you work with security founders, what qualities are you looking for?

Resources:

View Dave DeWalt on LinkedIn

View Jay Leek on LinkedIn

View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn

Learn about NightDragon

Learn about SynVentures

Related Microsoft Podcasts:

Listen to: Uncovering Hidden Risks

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Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts

Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.

Addressing the Critical Cybersecurity Talent Shortage Aug 09, 2022

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M. K. Palmore, Director, Office of the CISO, for Google Cloud, and diversity & inclusion advocate, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea to discuss the cyber talent shortage, including why leaders need to drive greater inclusivity in the industry, resources for individuals to build their skills and networks, and why talent sourcing is just one issue in building greater representation.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

What a talent shortage means for businesses and organizations
Why is there a problem getting started in an industry with such high demand
How leaders can support women and underrepresented minorities in the industry

Some Questions We Ask:

Why has the cyber talent shortage become so acute in the last few years?
What new methods would you recommend to leaders to bring new talent?
How should leaders think about retainment and sponsorship for advancement?

Resources:

View M. K. Palmore on LinkedIn

View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn

Explore cybersecurity learning pathways on Microsoft Learn and LinkedIn Learning

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Listen to: Uncovering Hidden Risks

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Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.

The Journey to Greater Representation Jun 28, 2022

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Jeff Rivera, American author, producer, and co-founder of Collective 5 Entertainment, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea to discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion, the impact of underrepresentation, and his journey from poverty to renowned world speaker. Jeff is an internationally sought-after speaker and author with an impressive body of work, including over 200 books, television, radio, and digital publications.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

Jeff's journey from American poverty to mentor, writer, and production company owner
The impact of under-representation
The importance of seeing and celebrating differences in people

Some Questions We Ask:

How does the lack of representation impact people from marginalized communities?
Why is it important to recognize the differences between people?
How are you accelerating progress in representation through current and future projects?

Resources:

View Jeff Rivera on LinkedIn

View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn

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Listen to: Security Unlocked

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Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts

Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.