Girl Security
In this episode of "Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson," CEO of Girl Security, Lauren Buitta, shares how advocating for girls, women, and gender minorities in national security can lead to a more robust defense against cybersecurity attacks. Lauren's background as a policy analyst for the National Strategy Forum, a nonpartisan think tank, gave her a unique perspective on various security issues, including domestic terrorism, transnational threats, and cybersecurity. She discusses the key barriers women face when pursuing a career in security, the importance of engaging young girls in the dialogue around disinformation, and how the industry could better support women's growth in security. This podcast produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.
If you want to learn how to become involved with Girl Security or more about Lauren Buitta and Ann Johnson, their LinkedIn profiles are linked in the resources.
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Learn moreAnn Johnson, Corporate Vice President, Business Development, Security, Compliance & Identity 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 tools and systems powered by AI, IoT, machine learning, and other emerging technology, 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.
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