Secured with Dr. KJ

Episode Summary 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 ur...

Episode Summary 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...

SHOW NOTES Episode Summary In this episode, Dr. KJ sits down with Nick Cawthon, founder of Gauge and a leading voice in human-centered design, to explore a dimension of cybersecurity that is too often overlooked: the human one. Nick breaks down how experience design is not just a product concern but a frontline defense. From analyst fatigue to AI-accelerated social engineering to the politics of g...

Secured with Dr. KJ — Season 4, Episode 1 Risk Before Technology with Nett Lynch Episode Summary Season 4 premiere, Dr. KJ sits down with Nett Lynch, CISO at Kraft Kennedy and Emperor of Legion, to explore what it truly means to get left of boom in cybersecurity. Nett shares how she helps organizations move beyond checkbox compliance by leading with risk instead of fear, uncertainty, and doubt. Dr...

Episode Summary In this episode, Dr. KJ sits down with Kimberly, a product and engineering leader in the insurance industry, to talk about what it really takes to build secure products at enterprise scale. From managing security consistency across legacy and cloud applications to rolling out AI responsibly in a highly regulated environment, Kimberly brings a practitioner's perspective grounded in...

Episode Summary In this episode of Secured with Dr. KJ, Alexandra Kruse joins Dr. KJ to make a case the security industry needs to hear diversity is not a fairness initiative — it is a security advantage. Drawing from her experience as a cybersecurity professional, immigrant, and working mother of two, Alex unpacks how homogenous teams create blind spots that put entire communities at risk, how AI...

Episode Summary In this episode, Dr. KJ sits down with Doug Turpin, a seasoned managed service provider leader, to unpack the unique security challenges MSPs face at scale. Doug breaks down the concept of "blast radius" — what happens when the tools designed to protect clients become an attacker's greatest advantage — and shares how his organization builds a security-first culture grounded in stew...

Episode Title: Security at Scale: Identity, AI, and Culture Host: Dr. Kenneth "KJ" Johnson Guest: Nicole Darden Ford Guest Title: Vice President and Customer Security Officer, Microsoft Duration: ~19 minutes Keywords: identity security, AI security, security culture, Microsoft, enterprise security Episode Summary Nicole Darden Ford joins Dr. KJ for a wide-ranging conversation on what it truly mean...

Episode Title: Data Governance in the Age of AI: Building the Right Foundation Host: Dr. Kenneth "KJ" Johnson Guest: Ilya Pozharsky Guest Title: Senior Vice President of Enterprise Solutions, eShare Duration: ~22 minutes Keywords: data governance, Microsoft 365, AI security, collaboration security, eShare Episode Summary Ilya Pozharsky joins Dr. KJ for a deep dive into one of the most overlooked c...

Episode Title: App Security in the Age of AI Host: Dr. Kenneth "KJ" Johnson Guest: Zack Tembi Guest Title: CEO, Single Fin | Managing Partner, Single Fin Ventures | CIO/CISO Community Builder Duration: ~20 minutes Keywords: application security, AI, identity security, agentic AI, private cloud Episode Summary Zack Tembi joins Dr. KJ to unpack the growing tension between AI-accelerated development...

Guest: Erika Voss, CISO at Blue Yonder Episode Overview Dr. KJ sits down with Erika Voss, CISO at Blue Yonder, to explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity at the intersection of AI and supply chain management. Erika shares her insights on why identity has become the new attack surface, the challenges of securing AI-driven systems, and why customers are ultimately buying trust, not technolog...

Episode Title:  DNS Security in the AI Era with Garland Moore Guest:  Garland Moore, Solutions Architect at F5 Episode Description:  In this episode of Secured with Dr. KJ, I sit down with Garland Moore, Solutions Architect at F5, to discuss DNS security threats, effective defense strategies, and how AI is transforming both the attack landscape and our defensive capabilities. Garland brings over 1...

Episode Overview Allen Westley, Director of Cyber Intelligence at L3Harris Technologies, explores the challenges government contractors face with AI, compliance, and operational security. We discuss the compliance trap, agentic AI risks, and why judgment-driven leadership outweighs certifications. Guest Allen Westley Director of Cyber Intelligence, L3Harris Technologies Founder, Cyber Explorer LLC...

Episode Overview In this Season 3 premiere, Ben Masino, President and Chief Growth Officer at Avertium, discusses how security enables business growth rather than hindering it. We explore building security programs through the Microsoft Security platform, the critical role of data hygiene in AI adoption, and meeting customers where they are for long-term success. Guest Ben Masino President & C...

Episode: AI, Mental Health & the Human Side of Cybersecurity Guest: Jameeka Green Aaron Guest Title: Chief Information Security Officer, Headspace Episode Summary Jameeka Green Aaron, CISO at Headspace, joins Dr. KJ for a candid conversation on protecting mental health data, the limitations of AI in clinical settings, and why humanity must remain a non-negotiable in cybersecurity. As a Navy ve...

Episode: Healthcare Modernization – Cloud Migration & Responsible AI Guest: Stephen Clark, Enterprise Solution Architect Episode Summary Stephen Clark joins Dr. KJ to discuss how healthcare organizations can modernize legacy systems and embrace AI without compromising patient care or data security. The conversation covers phased cloud migration strategies, balancing clinical access with HIPAA...

Security & Leadership Show: Secured with Dr. KJ Guest: Carl Mosby III — solutions engineering leader, trusted advisor, people-first technologist Episode type: Leadership & culture / AI & security Episode snapshot Leadership today sits at the intersection of people and rapidly evolving tech. Carl Mosby III unpacks what effective leadership looks like when security and technology are ins...

Proactive Defense: Shaping the Future of Cybersecurity Episode Title: AI in Cybersecurity: A New Era Host & Guest: Host: Dr. Kenneth “KJ” Johnson Guest: Joshua Boyce Duration: ~16 minutes Keywords: AI, cybersecurity, proactive defense, threat intelligence, data quality, incident response, human oversight, collaboration, security leaders, trust Episode Summary: In this conversation, Joshua Boyc...

Season 2, Episode 5 – Secured with Dr. KJ Securing Finance: Protecting the Digital Backbone of Banking Host: Dr. KJ Guest: Jerry Davis, Senior Cybersecurity Executive & Former CISO/CSO at multiple U.S. federal agencies and Fortune 500 companies Duration: ~25 minutes Keywords Banking Security, Cyber Resilience, Financial Services, Critical Infrastructure, AI in Security, National Security, Work...

Episode 4 – Secured with Dr. KJ Cybersecurity in Education: Balancing Openness and Protection Host: Dr. KJ Guest: Dan Menicucci, National Solution Engineering Manager, Microsoft Security in Financial Services Duration: ~20 minutes Keywords Cybersecurity in Education, Digital Transformation, Budget Constraints, Public-Private Collaboration, Microsoft Security, Identity, MFA, Risk Management Episode...

Episode 3: Small Targets, Big Impact: The Ransomware wake up call with Matthew Waddell Host: Kenneth Johnson Guest: Matthew Waddell, Incident Response Expert & Author of Survive Ransomware Duration: ~19 minutes Keywords: Ransomware, Small Business Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Backups, Generative AI, Phishing, Tabletop Exercises, Managed Service Providers, AI in Cyber Defense Episode Summa...

Episode 2: Smart Cities, Secure Cities: Urban Infrastructure Protection – A Conversation with Bryce Carter Host: Kenneth Johnson Guest: Bryce Carter, Chief Information Security Officer, City of Arlington Duration: ~22 minutes Keywords: Smart Cities, Critical Infrastructure, Generative AI, Deepfakes, Operational Technology, Security by Design, Third-Party Risk, Quantum Encryption, AI Ethics Episode...

🎙️ Episode 1: Fueling Security – Cyber Resilience in Oil & Gas Host: Dr. Kenneth Johnson Guest: Connie Devine, Deputy CISO, Phillips 66 - https://www.linkedin.com/in/connie-devine-duncan/ Duration: ~18.7 minutes Keywords: critical infrastructure, oil and gas, cybersecurity, OT security, IT-OT convergence, threat intelligence, generative AI, zero trust, third-party risk, cyber resilience Episod...

🎙️  Bonus Episode: Privacy and Our Kids – The Hidden Cost of Growing Up in a Digital World Host: Kenneth Johnson Guest: Richard Kaufmann Duration: 21m 28s Location: United States Podcast Link: Secured with Dr. KJ on Acast Keywords Privacy, Children, Cybersecurity, Surveillance, Digital Footprint, Parenting, AI, Data Protection, Cyber Awareness, Online Safety Episode Summary In this bonus episode,...

Episode 10: The Future of Cybersecurity with Michael Billy   Host: Dr. Kenneth Johnson Guest: Michael Billy Duration: ~20 minutes   Keywords: cybersecurity, generative AI, security trends, tool sprawl, AI security, automation, human oversight, future-proofing, security technologies, Microsoft   Episode Summary: In this episode of Secured with Dr. KJ , Michael Billy joins the show to explore the fu...