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Ann Johnson

Microsoft Corporate Vice President and Deputy CISO -
Microsoft

Ann Johnson is Corporate Vice President and Deputy CISO at Microsoft. In this role, Ann drives all external engagement for the Microsoft Office of the CISO, and leads security risk management, standards, and governance for the company’s Sales and Partner organization. She is a long tenured, recognized thought leader on cybersecurity and a sought-after global speaker and digital author specializing in cyber resilience, online fraud, cyberattacks, compliance, and security.



Ann challenges traditional schools of thought and cyber-norms–from the way the tech industry tackles cyber threats to the language it uses to communicate–and encourages the industry to get outside its comfort zones and expand how it addresses the evolving threat landscape with the power of technology and people. As a global cybersecurity leader and strategist, she is looking ahead at how today’s cybersecurity investments will impact tomorrow’s cybersecurity reality.



Ann currently serves on the Board of Directors of Seattle Humane, N-Able, Human Security, Datavant, and is Member of the Board of Advisors for Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, WA and the Signal Cyber Museum Society. Ann is also the Executive Sponsor of the Microsoft Women in Security Group.

Sessions Presenting

Tuesday, November 19
7:30 PM - 8:15 PM Greenwich Mean Time
BRK330
As cyber threats become more sophisticated with speed and scale - we need to be as diverse as the threats we are defending. Join our expert panelists as we uncover the countless roles shaping our digital defenses in the era of AI. Learn how important it is to bring in defenders from all different backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and cultures to protect our organizations from nation state threat actors and global cybercriminals.

SFI activation: culture & governance

On Demand
Breakout
In Chicago Only
Wednesday, November 20
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Greenwich Mean Time
BRKDM416
Join Microsoft leaders for an executive conversation on how Microsoft's Secure Future Initiative (SFI) is transforming culture and governance to make security a core priority across the company. Learn how leadership, accountability, and employee engagement are driving tangible improvements in our security posture, and how these lessons can be applied to elevate security practices in your organization.

Microsoft Ignite Security Forum

Pre-recorded
Online Only
ODPREB21
Get exclusive access to Microsoft Security innovators and thought leaders at Microsoft Ignite. Designed for leaders and decision makers from businesses of all sizes to hear from Microsoft Security experts on threat intelligence insights and learnings, trends in security, and innovation news.