Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson

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. 

Ann Johnson, Corporate Vice President, Security, Compliance, and Identity at Microsoft discusses the recent cyberattacks on the US supply chain with Admiral (RET) Michael Rogers, former Head of United States Cyber Command. Mike gives his perspective on the frailty of today’s supply chain (particularly in the US) and the massive risk of failing to secure it. Don’t miss this fascinating discussion about the growing sophistication of cybercrime and the necessity of public-private partnerships to stop it.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/podcastsSecurity Unlocked is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network. 

Ann Johnson, Corporate Vice President, Business Development, Security, Compliance, and Identity at Microsoft, speaks with Executive Vice President and Head of Mandiant Intelligence at FireEye, Sandra Joyce. With the U.S. election upon us, misinformation is at a fever pitch as bad actors aim to disrupt and erode confidence in our democratic system. Ann and Sandra discuss the relationship between attribution and accountability in these scenarios, the rise of ransomware as a national security issue, and how understanding the scale of the threat landscape can help organizations respond—swiftly and thoroughly—to a breach.Resources:  View Sandra Joyce 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/podcastsSecurity Unlocked is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network. 

Ann Johnson, Corporate Vice President, Business Development, Security, Compliance, and Identity at Microsoft, discusses diversity in cybersecurity with Camille Stewart, head of security policy and election integrity for Android and Google Play, and Lauren Zabierek, executive director of the Cyber Project at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center. Camille and Lauren, whose #ShareTheMicInCyber campaign amplifies Black practitioners in tech, share insights on how organizations and individuals can identify blindspots, encourage uncomfortable dialogue, and nurture inclusivity in the industry. Listen to the second episode in this two-part discussion on how excluding diverse voices weakens our approach to security on a national scale, as well as the vulnerabilities we risk when bias is baked into technology.Resources:  View Camille Stewart 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/podcastsSecurity Unlocked is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network. 

? Ann Johnson, Corporate Vice President, Business Development, Security, Compliance, and Identity at Microsoft, discusses diversity in cybersecurity with Camille Stewart, head of security policy and election integrity for Android and Google Play, and Lauren Zabierek, executive director of the Cyber Project at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center. Camille and Lauren, whose #ShareTheMicInCyber campaign amplifies Black practitioners in tech, share insights on how organizations and individuals can identify blindspots, encourage uncomfortable dialogue, and nurture inclusivity in the industry. Listen to the first episode in this two-part discussion on how excluding diverse voices weakens our approach to security on a national scale, as well as the vulnerabilities we risk when bias is baked into technology.Resources:  View Camille Stewart 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/podcastsSecurity Unlocked is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network. 

Ann Johnson, Corporate Vice President, Business Development, Security, Compliance, and Identity at Microsoft, and Jules Okafor, CEO/founder of RevolutionCyber and diversity and anti-racism influencer, discuss the attitudes that keep the cybersecurity industry from fully realizing its potential. Jules presents her cyber mindset perspective, urging security professionals to prioritize value and positive outcomes for customers, not just technology sales. Join their talk about how by truly listening—not scrambling for an easy button—the industry also can make meaningful progress in changing behaviors, sustaining difficult conversations, and becoming more inclusive.Resources:  View Jules Okafor 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, Business Development, Security, Compliance, and Identity at Microsoft, shares a conversation with Bret Arsenault, Microsoft’s Chief Information Security Officer, to talk about his role in the company’s response to the pandemic. Ann and Bret usher in National Cybersecurity Awareness Month with a discussion about the new rules of engagement for a largely remote workforce and the pressures it places on many companies. Hear their perspectives on the importance of data and the modern CISO to security, productivity, and employee wellness.Resources:  View Bret Arsenault 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.