Dave Bittner, Hacking Humans podcast host and a co-founder of CyberWire, interviews Ann Johnson about social engineering attacks, the future of passwordless account adoption, authentication tools, and Ann‘s perspective on the future development of technology to mitigate risks on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Dave’s career spans more than two decades in digital media, video, television production, and interactive technology. He’s also one of the pioneers of non-linear editing and digital storytelling.    In This Episode You Will Learn About:     How to identify potential social engineering and cyber attacks  The future of passwordless account adoption and the necessary steps to get there  The future of authentication   Some Questions We Ask:     What are ways to identify potential social engineering attacks?  What tools are on the horizon for the fight against cyberattacks?  What is the role of organizations in improving technology and applications to protect end-users?    Resources:   Listen to Hacking Humans  View Dave Bittner on LinkedIn View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn Related:               Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault             Listen to: Security Unlocked            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.   

Katie Nickels, Director of Intelligence for Red Canary, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Katie has worked in security operations centers and cyber threat intelligence for nearly a decade, with degrees from Smith College and Georgetown University. Ann and Katie discuss the impact cyberattacks have on operating systems, the ransomware ecosystem, and recommendations for mitigating future risks.  In This Episode You Will Learn:     Insights about the ransomware ecosystem and the future of cybersecurity.  How to ensure your Patch Management Program is optimized to mitigate threats and risks.   How, when, what, and to whom to communicate with after an intrusion.   Some Questions We Ask:      How can organizations share information about attacks without greater risk?    What are the best practices when trying to protect your information?   What would you consider beneficial when investing against inside threats?    Resources:   View Katie Nickels on LinkedIn View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn  Related:              Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault            Listen to: Security Unlocked     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.   

Lou Manousos, an acknowledged expert in internet security and VP of Product in Microsoft Security, joins Ann Johnson on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Lou has been developing enterprise protection technology for more than 15 years and is currently the CEO of Risk IQ. He also spearheaded a new approach to using intelligence to help companies protect their organizations and reduce online fraud. Ann and Lou discuss handling internal fraud, best practices for the average consumer when protecting themselves at home, and the danger major brands face from deep fakes and social media scams.    In This Episode You Will Learn:     How companies need to focus on their internal fraud and security stance  What needs to be done to protect major brands from social media scams    Why we still aren’t fully prepared to handle synthetic identity scams   Some Questions We Ask:     What role can information security play in enhancing fraud prevention tools?  What should the average consumer do when looking to protect themselves at home?     When will security be able to identify fake accounts and fraud attempts more accurately?    Resources:   View Lou Manousos on LinkedIn View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn Related:              Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault            Listen to: Security Unlocked           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.

Tarun Sondhi, a Principal and the cyber leader for the KPMG Managed Services group, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. He has deep expertise in security architecture, infrastructure security, and access management. Tarun led the complete transformation and rebuilding of the Security Operations Center for one of the largest financial services organizations in the world. Ann and Tarun discuss how his guidance in security has changed over the years, investing in artificial intelligence and automation and what he believes is currently the most significant innovation in security.      In This Episode You Will Learn:     How clients and organizations should handle today's threat landscape  When companies should start to invest in artificial intelligence and automation  Why organizations often overlook the evolving sophistication of current cyberattacks   Some Questions We Ask:     How has your security guidance changed in the past five years?  Why should organizations start to use cybersecurity to build operational resiliency?  What is the most significant security innovation you’ve seen recently to help organizations?     Resources:   View Tarun Sondhi on LinkedIn View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn  Related:             Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault           Listen to: Security Unlocked          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.   

Tracy Maleeff, a security researcher at the Krebs Stamos Group, a cybersecurity consulting firm, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Tracy is an information security professional with a Master of Library and Information Science degree and a frequent author and speaker on InfoSec and research topics. Ann and Tracy discuss keeping companies safe from disinformation, current issues, infosec professionals are dealing with, and what has influenced her cybersecurity philosophy.   In This Episode You Will Learn:      How companies are fighting against misinformation and disinformation  The most critical issues consumers face regarding information security  Technology companies should invest in to protect from data breaches   Some Questions We Ask:     What is the biggest surprise in the evolution of technology and the threat landscape?  How does your law librarian background influence your cybersecurity philosophy?   What current issues are infosec professionals not paying enough attention to?     Resources:   infosecsherpa.medium.com View Tracy Maleeff on LinkedIn View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn  Related:            Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault          Listen to: Security Unlocked         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.  

Sean Joyce, Principal for Price Waterhouse Coopers Advisory Practice, joins Ann this week on Afternoon Cyber Tea to discuss the unprecedented rise of cyberattacks this past year and what new trends we should be paying attention to. Sean has also consulted on some of the most prolific cyber breaches, providing us with his expertise on what he believes organizations should enforce as best practices when building operational resilience.   In This Episode You Will Learn:     How to stop the spread of misinformation by building trust in cybersecurity   When to worry about the spread of misinformation as it relates to cybersecurity   Why companies should invest in Artificial intelligence and automation   Some Questions We Ask:     How concerned should we be given the rise and sophistication of new cyber-attacks?  What are some current trends we should all be paying attention to?  When we talk about defense, what should companies be investing in?     Resources:   View Sean Joyce on LinkedIn View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn Related:           Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault         Listen to: Security Unlocked        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.  

Rob Duhart, VP, Deputy CISO, at Walmart, shares his points of view on what can help today’s CISOs avoid unexpected cyber issues and the trends he is seeing shape the current cyber landscape on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson. As an ally for underrepresented populations in the cyber industry, Rob also discusses how he leverages his voice to support diversity and inclusion across the technology industry and the rise of disinformation in the cybersecurity community.  In This Episode You Will Learn:     How to help avoid the unexpected and cyber predictions for 2022  Remaining conscious of risk without disrupting their business flow  The connection between cybersecurity and disinformation   Some Questions We Ask:     What issues should security and risk leaders be planning for this year?  How can companies help develop a culture of diversity and inclusion?  How will disinformation become a larger problem in cybersecurity?    Resources:   View Rob Duhart on LinkedIn  View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn  Related:          Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault        Listen to: Security Unlocked       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.   

Cristin Goodwin, Associate General Counsel of Microsoft's Digital Security Unit, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Cristin joined Microsoft in 2006, and since that time, she has been Microsoft's lead counsel for all aspects of Microsoft's security incident response processes and security updates for over a billion customers worldwide. Cristin has shared her insights and expertise with global business and government leaders to help lead effective cyber-defense strategies. Ann and Cristin discuss how international organizations understand and respond to cyber-attacks, the connections between criminal groups that sell services to governments, and the possibility of a successful international cyber agreement.  In This Episode You Will Learn:      How to defend against sophisticated attack tools  Thoughts on current geopolitical events  How to strengthen our security in the future from nation-state attacks  Some Questions We Ask:     What do you think has brought this influx of nation-state hackers?   Why should we be concerned about new trends in malware & phishing campaigns?  Do you believe creating a successful international cyber agreement is possible?    Resources:    View Cristin Goodwin on LinkedIn View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn Related:          Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault        Listen to: Security Unlocked       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.   

Named one of the Top 25 women leaders in cybersecurity Wendy Thomas, President, and CEO of SecureWorks joins Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson to examine building customer trust during a time of unprecedented cyberattacks. With more than 25 years of experience in strategic and functional leadership roles Wendy shares her unique perspective and guidance when helping organizations improve their security posture, and ways to develop and maintain a successful operational resilience plan. She and Ann also dive into the relationship between machine learning and human intelligence and how it will help build the SOC of the future.  In This Episode You Will Learn:     How to deal with new attacks on cloud services  How global organizations can protect their core operations and services  Why we need to be concerned about prefabricated ransomware kits  Some Questions We Ask:     How should a traditional SOC adjust to remote work policies?   Why has it been challenging to recruit and retain the next generation of cyber talent?  When should we be concerned about the lack of protection against new cyberattacks?    Resources:    View Wendy Thomas on LinkedIn View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn   Related:         Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault       Listen to: Security Unlocked      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.  

Nicola Searle, Digital Economy Fellow at the Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship at Goldsmiths, University of London, joins Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson on this episode focused on privacy and the cybersecurity of trade secrets. Nicola served as a government economist at the UK Intellectual Property Office from 2013 to 2015 and authored two Oxford University Press manuscripts on intellectual property. Before her academic career, she was a financial associate at Goldman Sachs in the US and Italy. Ann and Nicola discuss privacy trends and standards for 2022, why trade secrets seem more vulnerable to cyberattacks, and how companies can create ecosystems that provide their customers with comparable value for their data.  In This Episode You Will Learn:     How to help future proof your data protections   Creating an ecosystem that helps protect intellectual property.  Why trade secrets can be more vulnerable to cyberattacks.  Some Questions We Ask:     What predictions do you have on privacy and standards in 2022?   Why are trade secrets more vulnerable to cyber attacks than intellectual property?  Why is transparency and creating awareness necessary as we collet more customer data?   Resources:   View Nicola Searle on LinkedIn View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn Related:         Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault       Listen to: Security Unlocked      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.