Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson

Co-authors Ram Shankar Siva Kumar and Dr. Hyrum Anderson discuss the promise, peril, and impact of AI. They explore data poisoning, information asymmetry in securing AI systems, and the importance of diverse perspectives in cybersecurity.

Deb Cupp, President of Microsoft Americas, shares her journey to becoming a female leader in tech and discusses the importance of teamwork, leadership, and diversity on boards.

Jenny Radcliffe, also known as "The People Hacker," joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Jenny has spent a lifetime talking her way into secure locations, protecting clients from scammers, and leading simulated criminal attacks on organizations of all sizes to help secure money, data, and information from malicious attacks. Jenny was inducted into the prestigious InfoSec Hall of Fame in 2022 and named one of the top 30 female cyber security leaders in 2022 by SC Magazine. She is a sought-after global keynote speaker at major conferences and corporate events. Her best-selling book, "People Hacker - Confessions of a Burglar for Hire," was released in February 2022.   Resources: View Jenny Radcliffe on LinkedIn   View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn  Human Factor Security    Related Microsoft Podcasts:                  Listen to: Uncovering Hidden Risks   Listen to: Security Unlocked    Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault            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.    

President and CEO of the Cyber Threat Alliance, Michael Daniel, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Cyber Threat Alliance is an organization focused on cyber intelligence sharing across the digital ecosystem. Michael has been the President and CEO of the Alliance since early 2017 and also served as the U. S. Cybersecurity Coordinator under the Obama administration. He is a leading expert on ransomware and the disruption of cybercrime and is a leader in the World Economic Forum Partnership Against Cybercrime. Michael and Ann discuss the sophistication of hackers today, persistent threats that have remained over the last several years, and what impact ransomware is having on organizations across the globe.   Resources: View Michael Daniel on LinkedIn    View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn     Related Microsoft Podcasts:                  Listen to: Uncovering Hidden Risks   Listen to: Security Unlocked    Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault            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 EVP Charlie Bell joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Charlie has over four decades in the tech industry, from developing space shuttle software to leading the creation of Amazon Web Services' decentralized engineering system and now leading Microsoft’s effort to make the digital world safe and secure for everyone on the planet. Ann and Charlie discuss AI, the Security ecosystem, and why he thinks speed and acceleration of problem-solving are so relevant today.  Resources:View Charlie Bell on LinkedIn  View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn   Related Microsoft Podcasts:         Listen to: Uncovering Hidden Risks Listen to: Security Unlocked  Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault      Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcastsAfternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network. 

This week on Afternoon Cyber Tea, Ann takes a moment to go back and listen to a selection of top insights and advice from season six guests. Join us as we recap some of our favorite discussions–from trends to capital and investment to innovation and more. Make sure you continue to follow the show, as it will make its return on August 8th, 2023. We look forward to you joining us for Season Seven.  Resources:    View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn     Related Microsoft Podcasts:                  Listen to: Uncovering Hidden Risks   Listen to: Security Unlocked    Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault            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.  

Original Air Date - 1.10.23Is the world prepared for a future with deepfakes, mis- and disinformation, and other forms of impersonation? Chris Young, Executive Vice President of the Business Development, Strategy, and Venture team at Microsoft, joins Ann to discuss this and more on the next installment of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Chris, who has decades of cybersecurity industry leadership, is now responsible for driving growth across Microsoft by establishing strategic partnerships, setting corporate strategy, and identifying high-impact investments through Microsoft’s corporate venture arm. He also serves on the board of directors for American Express and as a member of the Cybersecurity Advisory Committee for the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (US CISA). Ann and Chris discuss why it's vital for organizations in the security industry to work together, advice he has for leaders that are helping their companies and teams navigate this challenging time, and what trends in security and adjacent industries Chris expects to become more prevalent and relevant.  Resources:    Chris Young on What Work Will Look Like in 2030 View Chris Young on LinkedIn View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn      Related Microsoft Podcasts:                  Listen to: Uncovering Hidden Risks   Listen to: Security Unlocked    Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault            Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts 

Tyrance Billingsley, Founder and Executive Director of Black Tech Street, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Through storytelling and program development, Black Tech Street serves as a liaison/coordinator between the Tulsa ecosystem and Black tech-focused opportunities that will help Black Tulsans/Greenwood residents break into the tech workforce or become/thrive as Black tech entrepreneurs. The Black Tech Street movement aims to mobilize Black people nationwide to embrace the tech industry to build wealth and scale their human potential. Tyrance and Ann discuss why community is so critical to Black Tech Street, how representation can inspire the next generation of tech leaders, and specific programs and initiatives security leaders can get involved in to support Black Tech Street.   Resources:    View Tyrance Billingsley on LinkedIn View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn     Related Microsoft Podcasts:                  Listen to: Uncovering Hidden Risks   Listen to: Security Unlocked    Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault            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.

Roland Cloutier, principal at the Business Protection Group, an executive cybersecurity advisory firm, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Before the Business Protection Group, Roland was the Global Chief Security Officer at Byte Dance and TikTok and is a veteran of the US Air Force. With over twenty-five years of experience in the military law enforcement and commercial sector, Roland is one of today's leading experts in cyber defense, program development, and business operations protection. Ann and Roland discuss protecting customer data, what will make a good CSO ten years from now, and why we need to start addressing burnout amongst the leaders in security.   Resources:    View Roland Cloutier on LinkedIn View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn     Related Microsoft Podcasts:                  Listen to: Uncovering Hidden Risks   Listen to: Security Unlocked    Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault            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. 

Tim Youngblood, SVP, CSO & Product Security Officer at T-Mobile, and Malcolm Waters, Principal for Ovation Technology, join Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Ann, Tim, and Malcolm discuss the massive cybersecurity talent shortage around the world and why it’s important to improve diversity and inclusion in the industry. The trio also put a spotlight on Cyversity, a national nonprofit that aims to improve the representation of women and minorities in cyber, in which Tim, Malcolm, and Ann are launching a new chapter for leaders and practitioners in Western Washington!   Resources:    Learn about Cyversity  Get connected with Cyversity Western Washington Explore cybersecurity learning pathways on Microsoft Learn and LinkedIn Learning Read more on how Microsoft is helping address the cybersecurity skills gap View Tim Youngblood on LinkedIn View Malcolm Waters on LinkedIn View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn     Related Microsoft Podcasts:                  Listen to: Uncovering Hidden Risks   Listen to: Security Unlocked    Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault      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.