Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson

Samir Kapuria, Managing Director at Crosspoint Capital Partners and a strategic leader investing in industry-changing innovation, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Samir has over 25 years of experience leading Enterprise Software, Consumer Software, and Managed Services businesses in cybersecurity. He was previously the President of Norton LifeLock, a global leader in consumer cyber safety, where his leadership helped scale the company to annual revenues exceeding $2.4B. Samir and Ann discuss how he got his start in cyber, trends and paradigm shifts, and how the industry is “Stronger Together.” Resources:    View Samir Kapuria 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.    

Adam Malone, principal at EY, who currently leads the Private Equity sector within EY’s Cyber Consulting practice, joins Ann on this installment of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Adam has led EY’s globally recognized Threat Resiliency capability and the company’s global alliances with Crowdstrike and Tanium. Before joining the private sector, Adam was a Supervisory Special Agent for the FBI. He led teams investigating cybercrime, acts of terrorism, and cyber-enabled economic espionage by nation-states. Ann and Adam discuss current security and attack trends, private equity cyber risk management, and why he has dedicated his career to helping businesses navigate cyber challenges.  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.  

Jason Barnett, Chief Security Officer of HCA Healthcare, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Jason has spent more than 20 years in the technology field, primarily focusing on security operations, threat detection, and response. As the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of HCA Healthcare, Jason leads a team and programs for cybersecurity, privacy, identity engagement, business risk solutions, and physical security. His team protects the company's 186 hospitals and more than 1200 outpatient and physician clinics. Jason and Ann discuss his journey to becoming HSO of HCA Healthcare, the challenges leaders in healthcare face when it comes to cyber, and why engagement from senior leadership on cyber is so vital to success.    Resources:    View Jason Barnett 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.  

Stacy Hughes, Voya Financial CISO, discusses the art and science of cybersecurity with Ann Johnson. They explore informing stakeholders, balancing frameworks, continuous learning, and advice for security leaders.

Marene Allison, advisory board member for Covenant Technologies, a leading IT and cybersecurity staffing firm, and Balbix, a leading cybersecurity posture automation platform, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. As former Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer for Johnson & Johnson, Marene has a magnificent and storied military, technology, health, and life sciences background. Ann and Marene discuss why she decided cyber would be a focal point of her career, what it takes to be a modern CISO today, and what she wishes she had known when she first started her role as CISO.   Resources:    View Marene Allison 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 Murck, actor, producer, and co-founder of Flavour, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Tim is a creative entrepreneur passionate about storytelling, gamification, and helping people turn themselves into problem solvers. Ann and Tim discuss the intersection of cyber awareness and storytelling, what led Tim to co-found Flavour and HackShield and why we need to look at cybersecurity as a team sport.  In This Episode You Will Learn:       Why future generations need to better understand cybersecurity  How business leaders can better educate their employees with storytelling  What the origin was for both HackShield and Flavour    Some Questions We Ask:      How can storytelling help the average person understand complex cybersecurity topics?  What experiences and skills do kids learn as they play with HackShield?  Should we change the language and methods of education used in the industry?    Resources:    Join HackShield  Learn more about Flavour View Tim Murck 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.    

Is 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.  In This Episode You Will Learn:       Why and how Chris got his start in cybersecurity  Why Chris took the leap to join Microsoft in the midst of a global pandemic  Chris’s point of view on the value and importance of technology ecosystems and the security ecosystem  Some Questions We Ask:      What role did mentors and peer leaders play in shaping who you (Chris) are today?  Why is it so important to have a vibrant cybersecurity startup community?   What advice do you have for founders looking to build and innovate right now?     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 Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.    

Chenxi Wang, founder and general partner of Rain Capital, a seed-stage venture fund focused on Cybersecurity, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Dr. Wang, an outspoken advocate for women in tech, was named Women Investor of 2021 and 2019 by CyberRisk Alliance and Women Tech Founders and is a well-known cybersecurity operator, technologist, and thought leader. Ann and Dr. Wang discuss what is impacting current cyber investments, innovations that will shape the next 7-10 years, and the value of diversity, inclusion, and representation in cyber.   In This Episode You Will Learn:       How the market has changed in the last 3-6 months  How founders and CEOs can ensure their companies thrive in the current market conditions  What trends, technologies, or categories in cyber are worth watching   Some Questions We Ask:      Why has cyber been so attractive to investors?  What should you be doing to ensure your company thrives over the next 12 to 18 months?  What can cyber leaders be doing today to improve D&I in the industry?    Resources:    View Chenxi Wang 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.    

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     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.    

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    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.