🎙️ Episode 3: Securing the Hybrid Workforce with Rico MarianiHost: Dr. Kenneth JohnsonGuest: Rico Mariani, Veteran Software Performance Engineer & Longtime Microsoft LeaderDuration: ~20 minutesEpisode Overview:In this episode of Secured with Dr. KJ, Dr. Kenneth Johnson sits down with Rico Mariani, a veteran technologist with decades of experience at Microsoft and a deep background in software performance engineering. Known for his strategic thinking and advocacy for diversity in tech, Rico shares valuable insights on how organizations can better approach security in a hybrid workforce era.They explore key challenges with BYOD, transitioning to cloud environments, and the critical need to understand your internal inventory before building outward. Rico also dives into why tailored security matters, how to assume compromise as a defense model, and the human side of securing flexible work.What You’ll Learn:The security risks introduced by hybrid and remote workWhy visibility and inventory are the foundation of modern securityStrategies for managing BYOD in enterprise environmentsHow to align infrastructure with user needs and riskWhy tailored access and device assumptions matterThe connection between good security and organizational readinessKey Takeaways:Understand your inventory before building your security stack.Get your internal systems in order before expanding into hybrid/cloud.Assume devices are compromised to strengthen overall defense.Tailor security to roles and business needs for smarter access control.BYOD success requires flexibility, awareness, and clear boundaries.Memorable Quote:“Assume they’re connecting with a compromised device. That mindset changes how you design your defenses.” – Rico Mariani Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cloud Security: The Microsoft Advantage
🎙️ Episode 2: Cloud Security: The Microsoft AdvantageHost: Dr. Kenneth JohnsonGuest: Unique Glover, Technical Sales Director, MicrosoftDuration: ~19 minutesEpisode OverviewIn this episode of Secured with Dr. KJ, we sit down with Unique Glover, a veteran cybersecurity leader and cloud expert with over 20 years in the industry. Unique currently serves as Technical Sales Director at Microsoft and holds advanced credentials like CISSP and CCSP. His passion for security, innovation, and community shines as we explore how Microsoft is shaping the future of cloud security.What You’ll Learn:•How Microsoft Azure security compares to AWS and GCP•Why Defender for Cloud is a game-changing tool for enterprise security•The evolution of data security and the importance of unified security platforms•How Microsoft balances innovation with openness and integration•Why collaboration across the security industry is critical to staying ahead of threatsKey Takeaways:•Microsoft’s native tooling, threat intelligence, and end-to-end integration create a uniquely powerful security platform.•Defender for Cloud offers visibility, compliance frameworks, automation, and consistent posture management.•Flexibility and interoperability are must-haves for modern security architecture.•Collaboration across vendors, partners, and the community is essential to protect customers and stop adversaries.Memorable Quote:“If our customers and communities don’t get the protection they need, the only ones who win are the attackers. That’s why integration, collaboration, and transparency matter more than ever.” — Unique GloverIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share the podcast with your network.Join us next time as we continue securing tomorrow, one episode at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The State of Cybersecurity
🎙️ Episode 1: The State of Cybersecurity – Jim EckartHost: Dr. Kenneth JohnsonGuest: Jim Eckart, General Manager of Security Solution Sales at Microsoft, Former CISODuration: 18:50Episode Overview:In this premiere episode of Secured with Dr. KJ, we sit down with Jim Eckart—a seasoned security leader with over 25 years in IT and cybersecurity. As a former CISO and current General Manager of Security Solution Sales at Microsoft, Jim shares insights on what it takes to secure organizations at scale in today’s evolving digital landscape.What We Discuss:•The biggest shifts in the cybersecurity landscape over the last decade•Lessons learned from Jim’s time as a CISO•How Microsoft approaches enterprise security and what makes it stand out•The role of Zero Trust, identity, and AI in modern security strategies•Where organizations still fall short—and how they can catch upWhy You Should Listen:Whether you’re a business leader, security professional, or curious about the future of cybersecurity, this episode offers a front-row seat to how one of the world’s biggest tech companies tackles security challenges from the inside out.Key Quote:“Good security is about anticipating problems before they become breaches—and that takes a culture, not just a toolset.” — Jim Eckart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Secured with Dr. KJ—the podcast that explores the evolving world of cybersecurity, the technologies driving it, and the companies shaping our digital future.Hosted by Dr. Kenneth Johnson, cybersecurity leader and strategist, this podcast simplifies complex security topics into actionable insights. In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is a business imperative. Each episode dives into cloud security, Zero Trust, identity management, AI-driven security, and more.We’ll assess how industry leaders, including Microsoft, are tackling security challenges—and where there’s room for improvement. Featuring expert insights from security professionals, industry leaders, and technologists, Secured with Dr. KJ delivers real-world strategies to protect businesses and individuals.🔒 Join the conversation! Subscribe today to explore what it takes to stay secure in a rapidly changing digital world—securing tomorrow, one episode at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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