Why Cybersecurity Fails Without Trust

Episode 126 of the Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson podcast, hosted by Microsoft, titled "Why Cybersecurity Fails Without Trust" was published on March 3, 2026 and runs 28 minutes.

March 3, 2026 ·28m · Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson

Summary

Cybersecurity leader and author George Finney joins Ann on this week’s episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea to explore how trust, communication, and culture shape effective security leadership. Drawing on his experience in higher education and enterprise environments, George explains why Zero Trust succeeds or fails based on people not technology, and how CISOs can better communicate risk to executives and boards. The conversation also dives into AI governance, relatable storytelling as a leadership tool, and why making cybersecurity approachable is essential for building resilient organizations.  Resources:  View George Finney on LinkedIn   View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn   Related Microsoft Podcasts:   Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast   The BlueHat Podcast    Uncovering Hidden Risks         Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts      Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson is produced by Microsoft, Hangar Studios and distributed as part of N2K media network.

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