Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson
Ann Johnson, Corporate Vice President and Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at Microsoft, talks with cybersecurity thought leaders and influential industry experts about the trends shaping the cyber landscape and what should be top-of-mind for the C-suite and other key decision makers. Ann and her guests explore the risk and promise of emerging technologies, as well as the impact on how humans work, communicate, consume information, and live in this era of digital transformation. Please note, the opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and are not endorsed by, nor do they necessarily reflect opinions of, Microsoft or Ann Johnson.
Episodes
June 17, 2025 • 33 mins
Dr. Aleise McGowan, Chief Information Security Officer of BlackGirlsHack and a 20-year cybersecurity veteran, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Aleise shares how a career-defining hack early on shifted her trajectory from developer to defender, and why she believes the future of security lies in resilience, diversity, and human-centered leadership. She talks about what separates good and great leaders during ...
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June 3, 2025 • 24 mins
Yonatan Zunger, Corporate Vice President and Deputy Chief Information Security Officer for Artificial Intelligence at Microsoft joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. They dive into the evolving cybersecurity landscape shaped by generative and agentic AI, discussing both the opportunities and the risks. Yonatan shares insights on how organizations should think about AI as a junior employee - not infallible, but us...
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May 20, 2025 • 37 mins
Dr. Hugh Thompson, Executive Chairman of RSA Conference and Managing Partner at Crosspoint Capital joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. They discuss what goes into planning the world’s largest cybersecurity conference—from theme selection to llama-related surprises on the expo floor—and how the RSA community continues to evolve. Hugh also shares how his background in applied math led him from academia to cyberse...
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May 6, 2025 • 29 mins
On this special episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea, Ann brings listeners inside the 2025 RSA Conference to explore the intersection of AI, quantum computing and cyber resiliency with two visionary experts: Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Vinod Vaikuntanathan and Dr. Sasha O’Connell from The Aspen Institute. Vinod shares how quantum computing poses a serious threat to current encryption methods and explains the urgent need for p...
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April 22, 2025 • 34 mins
Christina Morillo, Head of Information Security at the National Football League’s New York Giants joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Christina discusses the ins and outs of building a resilient cybersecurity strategy, the importance of entering organizations with curiosity—not checklists—and why listening is always her first step. Christina breaks down common cybersecurity misconceptions, shares how to move fr...
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April 8, 2025 • 32 mins
Jack Rhysider, the creator and host of cybersecurity podcast Darknet Diaries joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Jack shares his journey from network security engineer to self-taught storyteller, detailing how his passion for cybersecurity and relentless dedication to learning and marketing helped him build an independent media powerhouse. He discusses the challenges of growing the podcast from scratch, the int...
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March 25, 2025 • 22 mins
Ryan Field, Executive Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer at Bank of Hawaii joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. With over two decades of experience in IT and cybersecurity, Ryan shares his approach to security leadership; and the importance of fostering collaboration and diverse perspectives. He discusses the unique challenges of cybersecurity in banking and financial services, how organizations...
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March 11, 2025 • 33 mins
Micah Czigan, Chief Information Security Officer at Georgetown University joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. With a career spanning the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, and private sector cybersecurity, Micah shares his journey from marine biology to cryptologic communications, ultimately finding his passion for cybersecurity. He discusses the parallels between military strategy and cybersecurity and what bus...
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February 25, 2025 • 19 mins
Igor Tsyganskiy, Microsoft's Global Chief Information Security Officer, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea for an engaging conversation on the challenges and optimism driving the fight against cyber threats. Igor shares insights from his diverse career and breaks down why cybersecurity is best understood as a battle of graphs versus lists, the importance of raising the cost for attackers, and how AI is shaping ...
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February 18, 2025 • 3 mins
Cyber threats aren’t slowing down—neither should you. In this podcast, Ann Johnson, Corporate Vice President and Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at Microsoft, sits down with top security minds to break down the risks, challenges, and breakthroughs shaping the digital world. Whether it’s AI, emerging threats, or keeping up with the evolving cybersecurity landscape, these conversations will keep you informed and ready. Seas...
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February 11, 2025 • 49 secs
The cyber landscape is evolving—are you keeping up? Join Ann Johnson, Corporate Vice President and Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at Microsoft, as she dives into the latest trends shaping security, AI, and digital transformation with top industry experts. From emerging threats to game-changing innovations, this is the podcast for leaders and techies who need to stay ahead. New episodes coming soon—stay tuned!
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June 27, 2024 • 13 mins
In this milestone 100th episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea, we celebrate with a special "Best Of" compilation featuring some of our most remarkable guests. Join us as we revisit highlights from conversations with Charlie Bell, Marc Goodman, Dr. Andrea Matwyshyn, Dr. Fiona Hill, Runa Sandvik, Hyrum Anderson and Ram Shankar Siva Kumar, MK Palmore, Marene Allison, Mike Hanley, and Theresa Payton. This episode brings together a wealth of k...
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June 11, 2024 • 40 mins
Rohan Kumar and Shawn Bice join Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Both Corporate Vice Presidents at Microsoft, Shawn, who oversees Microsoft's cloud ecosystem security organization, and Rohan, responsible for security platform, data security, compliance, and governance, share their journeys in technology and the critical role data plays in cybersecurity. The discussion highlights the transformative potential of AI,...
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May 28, 2024 • 33 mins
Alberto Yepez, Co-founder and Managing Director at ForgePoint Capital, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Alberto shares his journey from an engineer at Apple to a pioneering entrepreneur and influential investor in the cybersecurity industry. Ann and Alberto discuss the evolution of cybersecurity, emphasizing the critical role of AI in both enhancing and securing technological infrastructures. Alberto provide...
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May 14, 2024 • 30 mins
Katie Jenkins, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Liberty Mutual, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. For the past six years, Katie and her team have been responsible for ensuring the protection of company data, defending the brand, and minimizing the business impact of cyber-attacks. At Liberty Mutual Katie is the executive sponsor of multiple DEI programs, such as Women in Tech...
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April 30, 2024 • 27 mins
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 spon...
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April 16, 2024 • 26 mins
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 shap...
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April 2, 2024 • 38 mins
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 ...
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March 19, 2024 • 33 mins
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 di...
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March 5, 2024 • 38 mins
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 ...
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