Microsoft CISO Bret Arsenault provides practical advice to secure your hybrid workspace

Dec 11, 2023   |  

Microsoft Digital tips and tricksIn episodes of the Security Unlocked podcast, Microsoft CISO Bret Arsenault discusses the biggest challenges in securing your hybrid workspace with industry peers from Microsoft, LinkedIn, Vodafone, and more.

The episodes cover how security leaders are adjusting to the new normal of hybrid work. In each episode, Arsenault and his guest share practical tips and strategies such as using a Zero Trust approach, that enterprises can start using today to make sure employees are productive, secure, and healthy no matter if they’re at the office, at home or anywhere in-between.

Episode 1: Securing the Cloud with Mark Russinovich

To kick off the podcast, Arsenault chats with Mark Russinovich, chief technology officer of Microsoft Azure, about the power of cloud technology and how it’s used to advance technology in the world of remote and hybrid work.

Listen to Episode 1 of Security Unlocked here.

Episode 2: Securing Hybrid Work with Venki Krishnababu

Arsenault sits down with Venki Krishnababu, senior vice president of Global Technology Services at Lululemon, to discuss the tools, practices, and technology to help the company seamlessly shift to remote work at their companies and beyond.

Listen to Episode 2 of Security Unlocked here.

Episode 3: The Human Side of Hybrid Work with Amy Coleman

With over 175,000 employees around the world across 100 countries and regions, Arsenault knows that it’s no small feat to shift to remote work. Microsoft Corporate Vice President Amy Coleman talks with him about the company’s plan to support hybrid work, and how managers can support this transition.

Listen to Episode 3 of Security Unlocked here.

Episode 4: Leading an Inclusive Workforce with Vodafone Global Cybersecurity Director Emma Smith

Teamwork makes the dream work, but so does support from managers, supervisors, and global security directors. Arsenault chats with Emma Smith, Director of Global Cybersecurity for Vodafone, about returning to in-person work after over a year of being remote, and some of the challenges that come with this transition. You’ll leave with key points for security practitioners and tips for securing your hybrid workspace and hybrid workforce.

Listen to Episode 4 of Security Unlocked here.

Episode 5: Building a Stronger Security Team with LinkedIn CISO Geoff Belknap

Arsenault talks with Geoff Belknap, 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. Learn more about how to address the cybersecurity gender gap, the interdisciplinary nature of security, and the importance of investing in your team’s growth.

Listen to Episode 5 of Security Unlocked here.

Episode 6: Developing Influential Security Leaders with TikTok CSO Roland Cloutier

Success can be measured in a lot of different ways, whether it’s productivity, department growth, increased team morale, and more. In the case of TikTok CSO Roland Cloutier, he focuses on how many people under his leadership have eventually worked their way up to become CISOs. In this episode, he shares how 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.

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