Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson

Amy Hogan-Burney, General Manager of Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit, and former attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation joins Ann Johnson to discuss how to address the leap in cyberattack sophistication seen in the new Microsoft Digital Defense Report, and the steps needed to establish new rules for cyberspace. As the leader of a global team of attorneys, investigators, engineers, and analysts Amy shares the strategic vantage point that these insights reveal about the increase of imposter domains attacking a variety of industries, and what guidance she has for organizations trying to protect themselves during a new wave of cyberattacks unlike any we have seen in the past. In This Episode You Will Learn:     New global cybercrime trends   Why we are seeing an increase in imposter domains   How to keep data safe while employees continue to work remote  Some Questions We Ask:     What can we learn from the latest digital defense report?    Why are we seeing a shift to more phishing attacks?  When should we start establishing new rules for cybersecurity?    Resources:   Fighting an emerging cybercrime trend View Amy Hogan-Burney 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.  

Wendy Nather, the highly respected cyber strategist, CISO, research director, and former industry analyst, joins Ann Johnson on Afternoon Cyber Tea to talk about the strategies helping defend against human-operated ransomware. Wendy has served as a CISO in both the private and public sectors leading IT security for the EMEA region of the investment banking division of Swiss Bank Corporation (now UBS) and the Texas Education Agency. Her specialties are security program management, threat intelligence, risk analysis, identity and access management, security operations, and incident response. In this episode, Wendy and Ann also discuss the Digital Extortion Task Force, which specializes in combating these attacks, and how the threat landscape has continued to widen and evolve.    In This Episode You Will Learn:  What is so alarming about the recent rise in ransomware attacks  How human-operated ransomware is a threat to organizations in every industry  Why threat actors have become remarkably successful     Some Questions We Ask:  What are your thoughts on the new Digital Extortion Task Force?  Can you elaborate on what has evolved in ransomware and the threat actors behind it?   What should organizations concentrate on to protect themselves against ransomware?   Resources:   View Wendy Nather 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.  

Dr. Fiona Hill, former intelligence officer and one of the United States' most incomparable Russian experts, joins Ann Johnson in the Season 5 premiere episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Dr. Hill addresses disinformation, the connection to cybersecurity, and how adversaries are mastering technology to undermine U.S. interests at home and abroad. She also talks with Ann about the critical need to stay aware of our adversaries' scientific and technical capabilities, digital threats to women online, and the importance of including individuals with diverse perspectives and sensitivities to address cyber threats in the future.  In This Episode You Will Learn:  The importance of including individuals with diverse perspectives What limits the United States' ability to understand and respond to global issues The value and importance of a role model for young Americans  Some Questions We Ask:  How do we stay aware of the scientific capabilities our adversaries are pursuing?    What has to happen to ensure that digital threats to women do not control their social and educational engagement?  Why can we only benefit from the younger generation believing in themselves?    Resources: There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century View Dr. Fiona Hill 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. 

Ann Johnson, Corporate Vice President, Security, Compliance, and Identity at Microsoft sits down with Rick Howard, Chief Security Officer and Chief Analyst for CyberWire, to talk about the future of cybercrime. Reflecting on recent cyberattacks, they discuss historical approaches that still hold true, the strengths and weaknesses of standard industry practices, and which principles of cybersecurity they feel aren’t getting enough attention today.Resources:  View Rick Howard on LinkedInView Ann Johnson on LinkedInRelated:Listen to: Security UnlockedListen 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. 

Ann Johnson, Corporate Vice President, Security, Compliance, and Identity at Microsoft welcomes Flynn Adams, co-founder of InteliQore, to the show to talk about her personal experience with online harassment causing real-life trauma. Flynn recounts her harrowing story about the digital abuse that endangered her family, the inaction and frustration that followed, and her motivation to create InteliQore and advocate for digital safety as a fundamental human right.Resources:  View Flynn Adams on LinkedInView Ann Johnson on LinkedInRelated:Listen to: Security UnlockedListen 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. 

Ann Johnson, Corporate Vice President, Security, Compliance, and Identity at Microsoft sits down with Microsoft colleague Tom Burt, Corporate VP of Customer Security and Trust, to talk all things cybersecurity. They dig deep into the severity of nation-state attacks, the Biden administration’s recent executive order on transparency in cybersecurity, and the simple steps companies can take to practice good digital hygiene. They also discuss Microsoft’s mission to combat disinformation and why public-private partnerships are key.Resources:  View Tom Burt on LinkedInView Ann Johnson on LinkedInRelated:Listen to: Security UnlockedListen 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. 

Ann Johnson, Corporate Vice President, Security, Compliance, and Identity at Microsoft is joined by Genevieve Liveley, Professor of Classics, RISCS Fellow, and Turing Fellow at the University of Bristol. Genevieve talks about her research in the field of narratology, what ancient Greece teaches us about AI today, and the potential threat of AI-assisted cyberattacks. They wind things down by chatting about the human spirit and the power of resiliency.Resources:  View Ann Johnson on LinkedInRelated:Listen to: Security UnlockedListen 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. 

Ann Johnson, Corporate Vice President, Security, Compliance, and Identity at Microsoft, is joined this week by Dominique West, host and creator of the Security in Color podcast, to talk about the cybersecurity community: Dominique’s experiences within it, how industry professionals are changing norms to make it more accessible for people who have been historically excluded from the space, and advice for those looking to start a career in cybersecurity.Resources:  View Ann Johnson on LinkedInRelated:Listen to: Security UnlockedListen 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. 

Ann Johnson, Corporate Vice President, Security, Compliance, and Identity at Microsoft welcomes The New York Times cybersecurity reporter and best-selling author, Nicole Perlroth, to talk about her new book, This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyberweapons Arms Race. They dive into the spate of recent high-profile cyber-attacks, the top security risks facing the United States, and the strategies needed to fight back. They then cap off things off by talking about the process of writing a book.Resources:  View Nicole Perlroth on LinkedInView Ann Johnson on LinkedInRelated:Listen to: Security UnlockedListen 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. 

Ann Johnson, Corporate Vice President, Security, Compliance, and Identity at Microsoft is joined by Titania Group co-founder Nicola Whiting to discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and how differences in thought, background, and ability can be the best defense against cybercrime. The cybersecurity veteran also talks to Ann about the rise of ransomware and how to fight it. Listen in to learn best practices for overcoming bias and building a more resilient cybersecurity strategy.Resources:  View Nicola Whiting on LinkedInView Ann Johnson on LinkedInRelated:Listen to: Security UnlockedListen 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.