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Jo Anna Parker Martin — Security analyst at Rice University, WiCys Global Book Club host, and No Password Required’s poet laureate

Jo Anna Parker Martin, a security analyst at Rice University, protects students, faculty, and their data from outside threats. When she’s away from Rice University’s networks, she can be found researching AI while listening to the iconic Trolls movie soundtrack.

In this episode, Jo Anna joins Carlton Fields P.A. Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s VP of Remote Publishing Teams Kayley Melton to tell the story of how her career has changed since starting at Rice University 17 years ago. From her early days as a receptionist at a hair salon to her current role as a security analyst, Jo Anna shares her journey in the cyber world and her fascination with artificial intelligence, stemming from her compliance-related responsibilities. Emphasizing a realism-based view on AI, she passionately advocates for a comprehensive understanding of AI, emphasizing that it’s neither inherently good nor bad.

Jo Anna also sheds light on her involvement with the Cybersecurity Book Club for WiCyS Global, underscoring the pivotal role organizations like WiCyS play in bridging the workforce gender gap. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Jo Anna showcases her multifaceted talents by treating us to an original poem with a captivating cyber theme.

To kick off the episode, Jack and Kayley recount a recent “Florida man story” in which a 19-year-old was charged in a SIM-swapping spree to steal cryptocurrency, collaborating with the hacking group 0ktapus.

You can follow Jo Anna Parker Martin on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannapm/

You can learn more about WiCys here: https://www.wicys.org/

You can learn more about Rice University here: https://www.rice.edu/

Dr. Diana Burley — American University’s Vice Provost for Research and Innovation and a tracker of (cyber) unicorns

Dr. Diana Burley has nearly 30 years of experience leading digital transformations and driving cross-sector education, research, and strategic innovation. As American University’s chief research officer and innovation officer, she is responsible for establishing the strategic vision and supporting faculty-led scholarship across all disciplines. Her own research has recently focused on the cybersecurity workforce.

In this episode, Dr. Burley joins Carlton Fields, P.A.’s Jack Clabby, and KnowBe4’s V.P. of Remote Publishing Teams, Kayley Melton, to discuss her role in educating policymakers, her research into misconceptions about the cybersecurity workforce, and her strategy for building the ultimate escape room team.

Dr. Burley details one of her current research projects, “The Cyber Unicorn Challenge,” a collaboration between Dr. Burley and Cyber Florida. This study aims to gather data on the challenge of “cyber unicorns,” which are job postings for cybersecurity positions with often-inflated technical or experiential requirements that few applicants, if any, can meet. The research project delves into the reasons behind these inflated requirements, uncovers why the search for cyber unicorns persists, and suggests what can be done about it.

To start the show, Jack and Kayley discuss the alleged Nigerian cybercriminal arrested for stealing $7.5M from charities. Jack also breaks down the job of an FBI Legal Attaché.

You can follow Dr. Diana Burley on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianaburley

You can follow Dr. Diana Burley on Twitter here: @dianaburley

You can learn more about American University here: https://www.american.edu/

Lisa Plaggemier — Executive Director at National Cyber Security Alliance, a people-first leader, and a cyber satirist

Lisa Plaggemier is the Executive Director of the National Cybersecurity Alliance. Renowned for her people-first leadership style, Lisa’s passions for collaboration and humor drive transformative change for personal and corporate cybersecurity.

In this episode, Lisa joins Carlton Fields P.A.’s Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s VP of Remote Publishing Teams Kayley Melton to discuss best practices for effective communication in the cybersecurity industry, sharing along the way Lisa’s journey from marketing executive to cybersecurity leadership. Lisa explains the story behind the creation of “Kubikle” – a cybersecurity-based comedy series that is a much-watch for fans of satire and technology. Lisa also unveils the NCA’s “Oh, Behave!” Report, which this year presents the results of a survey of over 6,000 people in the United States and internationally on their cybersecurity attitudes and behaviors. With wit and style, this report emphasizes the vital role that behavioral science plays in strengthening cybersecurity.

To start off the last episode of 2023, Jack and Kayley discuss an upcoming highlight in the cybersecurity calendar: the 2024 Sunshine Cyber Conference! Brace yourselves for this exciting event, featuring a roster of distinguished No Password alumni, including a session with our very own Kayley Melton and cybersecurity rock star Winn Schwartau.

Join the No Password Required team at the conference: https://cyberflorida.org/sunshine/

You can follow Lisa on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaplaggemier/

You can follow Lisa on Twitter here: @LisaPlaggemier

You can learn more about the National Cybersecurity Alliance, and download the Oh, Behave! report here: https://staysafeonline.org/

Jayson Street, the dynamic Chief Adversarial Officer at Secure Yeti, has worn many masks throughout his life and career. He was once named a “World-Class Hacker” on the National Geographic series “Breakthrough Cyber-Terror,” but he prefers the simpler title of Hacker, Helper, and Human.

In this episode, Jayson joins Carlton Fields P.A.’s Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s VP of Remote Publishing Teams Kayley Melton to talk about his journey of self-discovery that led him from being an award-winning janitor at McDonald’s to one of the world’s most infamous ethical hackers.

From his early childhood, Jayson has embraced hacking as a way of life, embodying the spirit of relentless exploration, innovation, and resilience. Like our favorite co-host Kayley, Jayson uncovered a new layer of his identity in his adulthood when he discovered that he is neurodivergent. He dives deep into how this new understanding altered his perception of himself, allowed him to embrace the various “masks” he wears throughout life, and discovered that his unique mind is actually his superpower. He also shares extraordinary stories of how he gained entry into some of the hardest-to-access cyber targets in the world.

To start off the show, Jack and Kayley talk about the celebrity that’s topping the Hacker Celebrity Hot List as the celeb whose name is used most by cybercriminals when creating online scams. Hint: he’s just Ken…

You can follow Allan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstreet/

You can follow Jayson on Twitter here: @jaysonstreet

You can learn more about Jayson here: https://jaysonestreet.com

You can learn more about Secure Yeti here: https://www.secureyeti.com/