Secured with Dr. KJ
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<p>Welcome to <i>Secured with Dr. KJ</i>—the podcast that explores the evolving world of cybersecurity, the technologies driving it, and the companies shaping our digital future.</p><p>Hosted by <b>Dr. Kenneth Johnson</b>, 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 <b>cloud security, Zero Trust, identity management, AI-driven security, and more</b>.</p><p>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, <i>Secured with Dr. KJ</i> delivers real-world strategies to protect businesses and individuals.</p><p><b>Join the conversation!</b> Subscribe today to explore what it takes to stay secure in a rapidly changing digital world—<i>securing tomorrow, one episode at a time.</i></p>
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July 20, 2026
Security as a Business Accelerator
<p><b>Episode Summary</b></p><p>In this episode, Dr. KJ sits down with Eric Shoemaker, Advisory CISO and owner of Genius GRC, to challenge how cybersecurity programs communicate their value. Eric makes the case that security leaders must move beyond vanity metrics and position their programs as business enablers. The conversation covers practical approaches to AI governance in startup environments, foundational controls that still deliver outsized protection, and what it actually looks like to build a compliance program without slowing down engineering teams.</p><p></p><p><b>What You Will Learn</b></p><p>How to move beyond vanity metrics and tie cybersecurity outcomes to business revenue and deal velocity Why the board is your customer and how to tailor your communication to their background and priorities How shadow AI and ungoverned tool adoption are creating real risk inside organizations right now Which foundational controls matter most for AI-first startups and why they are still being missed How a skilled security consultant approaches the first 30 to 60 days of a new engagement Why change control is not always the first thing to implement, and when it becomes critical</p><p></p><p><b>Top 3 Takeaways</b></p><ol><li>Security's real value is measured in enablement, not prevention. Counting blocked port scans is not a board-level story. The more powerful narrative is when your team helps close a deal, removes a procurement obstacle, or enables a customer integration that would have otherwise stalled. Raise your hand when security moves the business forward.</li><li>Foundational controls are still being missed. Phishing-resistant MFA and URL filtering remain two of the most protective and underutilized controls available, even in well-funded startups. Free and low-cost options from Cloudflare and Microsoft remove the budget excuse. The gap is not access to the tools; it is implementation.</li><li>Compliance should accelerate the business, not hold it back. The most effective security leaders understand the cost of every control they impose. For an early-stage company without customers yet, unnecessary process overhead slows engineering velocity. The right move is to prioritize what gets you to market securely and implement the rest when the moment actually requires it.</li></ol><p></p><p><b>Memorable Quotes</b></p><p>We are not your no guys. We enabled the business. We did not just stop things. — Eric Shoemaker</p><p>The CISO's number one job is to enable the business. Protecting the organization is how the CISO does that. — Eric Shoemaker</p><p>We should understand the cost of what we are asking people to do. It might be a necessary burden, but everything we do has a cost. — Eric Shoemaker</p><p></p><p><b>Connect with the Guest</b></p><p>Connect with Eric Shoemaker on LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/advisoryciso/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/advisoryciso/</a></p><p></p><p><b>Listen and Subscribe</b></p><p>Like, follow, and subscribe to Secured with Dr. KJ: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://swdrkj.riverside.com" target="_blank">https://swdrkj.riverside.com</a></p><p>Apple Podcasts: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secured-with-dr-kj/id1805058517" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secured-with-dr-kj/id1805058517</a> Spotify: Search Secured with Dr. KJ YouTube: Search Secured with Dr. KJ</p><p></p><p><b>Support the Show</b></p><p>If this episode brought value to you, share it with a colleague, leave a review, and help us grow the Secured with Dr. KJ community.</p><p></p><p><i>Securing tomorrow, one episode at a time.</i></p>
July 6, 2026
The Security Gap Quantum will Expose
<p><b>Episode Summary</b> Dr. Pierrette Renée Dagg, Director of Research and R&D at Merit Network, explores post-quantum cryptography, AI governance, and technology leadership. Drawing on her work across institutions from R1 universities to rural libraries, she offers practical steps for quantum readiness, the growing importance of vendor scrutiny in AI adoption, and the leadership the security field urgently needs.</p><p></p><p><b>What You Will Learn</b></p><ul><li>Why capacity is the biggest barrier to post-quantum readiness</li><li>How the "harvest now, decrypt later" threat is changing encryption urgency</li><li>Why data classification is the best starting point for quantum migration</li><li>How AI governance must become part of all technology policy</li><li>Why vendor scrutiny and data ownership are critical yet overlooked risks</li><li>Why philosophy must precede technology in security leadership</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Top 3 Takeaways</b></p><ol><li><b>You cannot fix what you cannot see.</b> Inventory your encryption and revisit your data classification chart — starting with your most sensitive data first.</li><li><b>AI governance is no longer a separate conversation.</b> AI is embedded in existing enterprise systems, often without notification. Supplier scrutiny and data ownership must be part of every technology governance framework.</li><li><b>Philosophy before technology.</b> Effective security leaders ask the deeper questions about social good and unintended consequences before acting.</li></ol><p></p><p><b>Memorable Quotes</b> "You can't fix what you can't see." "AI has been the disruptor. The disruptor is over. Now this is just how things are." "Opting out is entirely illusional — which is why we need to be having these conversations." "Stay curious. The more that I am learning, the more I know I know absolutely nothing."</p><p></p><p><b>Connect with the Guest</b> Dr. Pierrette Renée Dagg Director of Research and R&D, Merit Network LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierrette-renee-dagg/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierrette-renee-dagg/</a></p><p><b>Listen and Subscribe</b> Like, follow, and subscribe to Secured with Dr. KJ: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://swdrkj.riverside.com" target="_blank">https://swdrkj.riverside.com</a> Apple Podcasts: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secured-with-dr-kj/id1805058517" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secured-with-dr-kj/id1805058517</a> Spotify: Search Secured with Dr. KJ on Spotify YouTube: Search Secured with Dr. KJ on YouTube</p><p><b>Support the Show</b> If you find value in these conversations, please share this episode, leave a review, and subscribe so you never miss an episode.</p><p></p><p><b><i>Securing tomorrow, one episode at a time.</i></b></p>
June 22, 2026
Leading at the Speed of AI
<p><b>Episode Summary</b></p><p>In this episode of Secured with Dr. KJ, M.K. Palmore, Board Director and Managing Partner at Apogee Global RMS, joins the conversation to explore the evolving threat landscape shaped by artificial intelligence, the strategic gaps organizations face in cybersecurity planning, and what it truly means to lead in an era of machine-speed risk. Drawing on his experience across the Marine Corps, FBI, and the private sector, M.K. delivers a candid, practitioner-driven perspective on where organizations are falling short and what it will take to close the gap.</p><p></p><p><b>What You Will Learn</b></p><ul><li>Why AI has created a genuine parity between adversaries and defenders, and what that means for how organizations must respond</li><li>The difference between tactical tool adoption and strategic security planning, and why CISOs need both running simultaneously</li><li>How to evaluate AI-powered security vendors beyond the marketing label and ask the questions that surface real capability</li><li>Why Zero Trust remains unfinished business for most organizations even as the industry pivots to AI</li><li>What it means to make yourself indispensable as a mid-career cybersecurity professional</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Top 3 Takeaways</b></p><ol><li>AI has leveled the playing field between attackers and defenders. The winner will not be determined by who has the most tools, but by who executes the fundamentals with the most discipline.</li><li>CISOs must separate strategic planning from day-to-day tactical operations. Without a dedicated forward-looking function, organizations will always be building for yesterday's threat.</li><li>Mid-career professionals who make themselves indispensable through continuous learning, visible impact, and substantiated thought leadership will be the ones retained and relied upon when organizations face pressure to cut.</li></ol><p></p><p><b>Memorable Quotes</b></p><p>I do believe that in this world of AI, there is finally a parity between the adversary and the defender. The winner is left to the individual exercising the best practices, frameworks, and analysis.</p><p>If the boss cannot identify something impactful that you have done in the past 12 months, you are in danger.</p><p>Before we even get done being excellent at one thing, innovation moves so fast that we are already onto the next major pivot. Zero Trust is a great example. Most organizations still have not gotten that right.</p><p></p><p><b>Connect with the Guest</b></p><p>Connect with M.K. Palmore on LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkpalmore/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkpalmore/</a></p><p></p><p><b>Listen and Subscribe</b></p><p>Like, follow, and subscribe to Secured with Dr. KJ: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://swdrkj.riverside.com" target="_blank">https://swdrkj.riverside.com</a></p><p>Apple Podcasts: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secured-with-dr-kj/id1805058517" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secured-with-dr-kj/id1805058517</a></p><p>Spotify: Search Secured with Dr. KJ</p><p>YouTube: Search Secured with Dr. KJ</p><p></p><p><b>Support the Show</b></p><p>If this episode brought value to you, share it with a colleague, leave a review, and help us grow the community of security practitioners committed to protecting tomorrow.</p><p></p><p><i>Securing tomorrow, one episode at a time.</i></p>
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<p>Welcome to <i>Secured with Dr. KJ</i>—the podcast that explores the evolving world of cybersecurity, the technologies driving it, and the companies shaping our digital future.</p><p>Hosted by <b>Dr. Kenneth Johnson</b>, 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 <b>cloud security, Zero Trust, identity management, AI-driven security, and more</b>.</p><p>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, <i>Secured with Dr. KJ</i> delivers real-world strategies to protect businesses and individuals.</p><p><b>Join the conversation!</b> Subscribe today to explore what it takes to stay secure in a rapidly changing digital world—<i>securing tomorrow, one episode at a time.</i></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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