No Password Required Podcast Episode 47 — Jo Anna Parker Martin

Summary

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.

Takeaways

• Stolen recordings from popular artists can sell for high prices on the black market.
• Cyber criminals are involved in various illegal activities, including stealing cryptocurrency and trading stolen, unreleased rap recordings.
• Law enforcement plays a crucial role in investigating and apprehending cyber criminals, and these crimes can have real-life consequences.
• The intersection of cybersecurity and AI presents challenges in assessing the risks associated with AI technologies.
• Community outreach and education are important in promoting cybersecurity awareness and encouraging more people to pursue careers in the field.

Chapters

00:00 Stolen Recordings and Cyber Criminals

01:29 Arrest of a Florida Man and Stolen Rap Recordings

02:27 The Allegations and Nicknames

03:26 The Connection Between Cyber Crime and Rap Music

04:23 Real-Life Consequences of Cybersecurity Crimes

05:52 The Role of Law Enforcement in Cybersecurity Crimes

06:50 Introduction of Guest Joanna Parker-Martin

07:18 Joanna's Role at Rice University

08:15 Protecting Data at Rice University

09:08 Joanna's Journey into Cybersecurity

10:04 Overcoming Challenges and Changing Career Paths

18:14 Joanna's Interest in Artificial Intelligence

19:22 The Intersection of Cybersecurity and AI

20:46 The Challenges of Assessing AI Risk

21:13 The Inevitability of AI

22:37 The Risks of Facial Recognition Technology

27:26 Joanna's Involvement with WiCys

29:48 Community Outreach and Cybersecurity Education

30:10 Misconceptions About Cybersecurity Professionals

32:32 The Lifestyle Polygraph

43:35 Joanna's Preference for Sponge Cake in Strawberry Shortcake