Microsoft’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Bret Arsenault, chats with his CISO peers and industry leaders about the biggest challenges in cybersecurity today, plus practical guidance for security practitioners. Be sure to listen in and follow us!Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault
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Microsoft’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Bret Arsenault, chats with his CISO peers and industry leaders about the biggest challenges in cybersecurity today, plus practical guidance for security practitioners. Be sure to listen in and follow us!Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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July 30, 2021
Developing Influential Security Leaders: Roland Cloutier, TikTok
<p>There are plenty of ways for a leader to measure success – productivity, growth of a department, increased team moral, you name it! But in the case of this episode’s guest, he always has one metric in the back of his mind: how many people under his leadership have eventually worked their way up to become CISOs.</p><p>In this episode, Microsoft CISO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bret-arsenault-97593b60/">Bret Arsenault</a> sits down with TikTok CSO, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rolandcloutier/">Roland Cloutier</a>. Together they speak about how Roland’s career in the military granted him the discipline to excel in the world of cybersecurity and the leadership skills to provide opportunities for those around him to find just as much success. </p><br><p><strong>In This Episode You Will Learn:</strong> </p><ul><li>Why convergence of an organization’s tech teams is crucial for lasting security</li><li>Why value chain risk assessment is critical in understanding and protecting your business</li><li>How Roland considers his role as a driving force in the culture of security</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Some Questions We Ask:</strong> </p><ul><li>How do you identify future demands when growing your team and workforce?</li><li>What facets of Roland’s military training carried over into his role as CSO at TikTok?</li><li>How has the role of CISO changed in the past decade?</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Global-Security-Executive-Officer/dp/0128027827">Becoming a Global Chief Security Executive Officer: A How to Guide for Next Generation Security Leaders</a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Say-Charts-Executives-Visual-Communication/dp/007136997X">Say it with Charts</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rolandcloutier/">Roland Cloutier’s LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bret-arsenault-97593b60">Bret Arsenault’s LinkedIn</a></p><br><p><strong>Related:</strong></p><p>Listen to: <a href="https://afternooncybertea.com">Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson</a></p><p>Listen to: <a href="https://securityunlockedpodcast.com">Security Unlocked</a></p><p>Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at <a href="https://news.microsoft.com/podcasts/">microsoft.com/podcasts</a></p><br><p>Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 7, 2021
Building a Stronger Security Team: Geoff Belknap, LinkedIn
<p>It’s said that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, but under the proper management – management with a keen eye towards investing in its own people – there is no such thing as a weak link, only an opportunity for growth. </p><p>In this episode, Microsoft CISO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bret-arsenault-97593b60/">Bret Arsenault</a> talks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffbelknap/">Geoff Belknap</a>, colleague and fellow CISO at LinkedIn, about what it means to build a team, not of experts, but of intrepid thinkers willing to learn something new and invest in themselves to grow. </p><br><p><strong>In This Episode You Will Learn:</strong> </p><ul><li>Why investing in people without a ‘necessary’ skill can be more beneficial than hiring someone who checks all the boxes </li><li>Why focusing on yourself, in whatever way that manifests, is so crucial to a successful team </li><li>How security is fundamentally an interdisciplinary field </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Some Questions We Ask:</strong> </p><ul><li>How do we solve the gender gap in the industry? </li><li>What are some of the things Geoff has learned over the past year? </li><li>How do you promote employees and team members investing in themselves? </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong> </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffbelknap/%20">Geoff Belknap’s LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bret-arsenault-97593b60/%20">Brett Arsenault’s LinkedIn</a></p><br><p><strong>Related:</strong></p><p><strong>Listen to: </strong><a href="https://afternooncybertea.com/">Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson</a></p><p><strong>Listen to: </strong><a href="https://securityunlockedpodcast.com/">Security Unlocked</a></p><p>Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at <a href="https://news.microsoft.com/podcasts/">microsoft.com/podcasts</a></p><br><p>Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 23, 2021
Leading an Inclusive Workforce: Emma Smith, Vodafone
<p>There’s truth in the sentiment, “teamwork makes the dream work.” When team members don’t feel included or heard in their environment, they’re not going to do their best work, so it’s up to managers, supervisors, and even global security directors to foster a workplace and culture that doesn’t allow anyone to be silenced. </p><p>On this episode, Microsoft’s CISO, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bret-arsenault-97593b60">Bret Arsenault</a>, sits with his friend and peer, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-smith-0388aa4b">Emma Smith</a>, Director of Global Cybersecurity for Vodafone. Throughout the conversation, they discuss returning to in-person work after over a year of being remote and some of the inherent difficulties that come with the change, especially as they relate to inclusivity.</p><br><p><strong>In This Episode You Will Learn:</strong> </p><ul><li>How focusing on digital society, inclusion for all, and the planet allows for practical actions</li><li>Why 5G is so important for a hybrid workforce</li><li>Why Emma and Bret support eliminating passwords</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Some Questions We Ask:</strong> </p><ul><li>How does Emma look at inclusion initiatives from an industry perspective? </li><li>What is ‘withstander’ training and why is it crucial for effective leadership? </li><li>What are Emma’s three points of wisdom for security practitioners? </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-smith-0388aa4b">Emma Smith’s LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bret-arsenault-97593b60">Brett Arsenault’s LinkedIn</a></p><br><p><strong>Related:</strong></p><p>Listen to: <a href="https://afternooncybertea.com/">Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson</a></p><p>Listen to: <a href="https://securityunlockedpodcast.com/">Security Unlocked</a></p><p>Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at <a href="https://news.microsoft.com/podcasts/">microsoft.com/podcasts</a></p><br><p>Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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