Special #Podcasthon Episode - Interview with Jeff Brown

Today’s episode is very special, not just because of theoutstanding guest who I’m interviewing but because Fortify Your Future is very happy to participate in the 4th edition of Podcasthon! http://www.podcasthon.org In this episode, cybersecurity expert Jeff Brown shares insights on the convergence of cyber and physical security, the path to becoming a CISO, and the importance of communication, adaptability, and mentorship in cybersecurity leadership. Jeffrey W. Brown is a cybersecurity expert with over 28 years of experience securing some of the world’s largest financial institutions including Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and BNY Mellon. He was the first Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the State of Connecticut, where he built a centralized cybersecurity program across all agencies and developed a comprehensive “whole of state” cybersecurity strategy. Currently, at Microsoft, Jeff continues his mission to protect organizations as the Chief Cybersecurity Advisor for financial services. Jeff has authored numerous articles and publications. His latest book, Leading the Digital Workforce, was published in June 2023 by CRC Press. He is a frequent speaker at industry events and conferences and serves as a board advisor for iQ4, Filtar.AI and Pace University. Jeff holds a B.A. and an M.S. from Pace University and multiple industry certifications, including CISSP-ISSMP, CISM, CRISC, PMP, and NACD.DC. Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn: / jeffreywbrown Leading the Digital Workforce: IT Leadership Peak Performance and Agility (Jeffrey W. Brown):https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Digita... The Security Leader’s Communication Playbook: Bridging the Gap between Security and the Business (Jeffrey W. Brown): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0367570017