Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson
Recent Episodes
Talent Development in the Cyber Era
Robyn Frye, Vice President at Workday join’s Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Robin has spent the last 20 years working in security and compliance consulting and is currently the Vice President of Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance at Workday. Robyn shares her background, growing up in Silicon Valley and her journey into cybersecurity. The conversation touches on the significance of mentorship and sponsorship in career growth, with Robyn providing practical advice on how individuals can seek out mentors and sponsors to support their professional development. Ann and Robyn provide insights into the current landscape of cybersecurity and offer actionable strategies for promoting diversity, inclusion, and talent development within organizations.
Geoff Belknap, Chief Information Security Officer and Vice President of Engineering at LinkedIn join’s Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Before his tenure at LinkedIn, Jeff was instrumental in fortifying the defenses at Slack, ensuring that both physical and digital assets remained impervious to malicious intent. With a track record of leadership roles in various technology firms, he's been at the forefront of shaping industry standards and best practices. Ann and Geoff discuss the intersection of AI and cybersecurity talent, highlighting its potential impact on the industry, the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance in high-stress roles like cybersecurity, and how diverse perspectives are essential for building robust security programs.
Nurturing Trust in Cybersecurity
Jason Healey, founding scholar and director for cyber efforts at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs join’s Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Jason is a seasoned speaker, analyst, and author, boasting extensive expertise in cybersecurity and risk management across diverse sectors including think tanks, finance, the White House, military, intelligence, and academia. Jason highlights the importance of frameworks for understanding complex issues like AI's role in cybersecurity and shares his reasons for optimism in the field, such as advancements in secure design and the potential benefits of cloud technology. Jason and Ann also discuss the evolution of cybersecurity, the role of diplomacy in addressing cyber threats, and the importance of building alliances in defending against cyber-attacks.
TranscriptInside the Smashing Security Podcast
Podcaster, writer, and information security consultant Carole Theriault, along with award-winning cybersecurity public speaker, podcaster, blogger, and analyst Graham Cluley, join Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Graham and Carole are hosts of the Smashing Security podcast, which offers a helpful and hilarious take on tech SNAFUs, chat about cybercrime, hacking, online privacy, and more. Carole, Graham, and Ann discuss the story behind how the podcast came to be, cybersecurity trends they are currently tracking, and how individuals and business leaders can better protect digital systems.
TranscriptKeren Elazari on the Hacker Mindset
Keren Elazari, internationally recognized security analyst, researcher, author, and speaker, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Keren writes about emerging cyber security issues and is a frequent commentator on national & international broadcast media and the press. Her TED talk has helped shape the global conversation about hackers and their growing role in our digital society and has been viewed by millions around the world. Ann and Keren discuss how a hacker mindset can help protect data and systems, the maturity of deepfake videos versus deepfake audio and being able to work with cybersecurity AI systems.
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