Christina Shannon

Christina Shannon, CIO at Kik Consumer Products, shares her expertise on the intersection of IT and operational technology. She discusses recent Google and Cloudflare outages, emphasizing the importance of robust internet reliability. The conversation shifts to the security implications of emergent AI tools like Microsoft’s Copilot, advocating for businesses to adapt their security strategies. Furthermore, she highlights how AI is reshaping quality assurance roles in tech, underlining the need for thorough documentation amid budget cuts and rising cybersecurity threats.

Christina Shannon, CIO at KICK Consumer Products, shares her insights on critical cybersecurity trends. She discusses Google's acquisition of Wiz to enhance cloud security and the Senate's push for improved safety in water utilities, emphasizing urgent vulnerabilities. The conversation also delves into securing sensitive data in applications like JIRA and the ethical dilemmas posed by corporate tracking devices. Recent incidents, including a supply chain attack impacting GitHub, highlight the pressing need for robust security measures and community engagement.

Christina Shannon, CIO of KIK Consumer Products, and Jim Bowie, CISO of Tampa General Hospital, discuss vital cybersecurity strategies. They highlight the need for continuous security awareness training over traditional compliance sessions. The duo explores the balance between high-pressure environments and team well-being. As they dissect the vulnerabilities of weak passwords versus phishing, they also share humorous incidents from training, emphasizing a collaborative and engaging approach to fostering a strong security culture.

Christina Shannon, CIO at KIK Consumer Products, discusses malware distribution through GitHub, AI in red teaming, networkless attacks, AI-generated police reports, open-source vulnerabilities, challenges in patching, and AI in transcribing body cam events.

Christina Shannon, CIO of KIK Consumer Products, discusses the Okta breach, the challenges in protecting personal data, and the story of former Uber CISO Joseph Sullivan. The podcast also explores the consequences of developers building GPTs without understanding the risks and the importance of security by design for AI. The hosts touch on topics like expediting passports, the busy schedule of CISOs, Uber's controversial bug bounty payment, and giving 'Have I Been Pwned' reports as gifts.