Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson
Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson
Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson·Apr 14, 2026·31m·Episode #129

Tony Sager: The Case for Cyber Hygiene First

Show notes

Tony Sager, Senior VP & Chief Evangelist, Center for Internet Security, joins Ann on this week’s episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea to discuss how the accelerating pace of technology, AI, and global software dependencies are reshaping the cybersecurity landscape. He shares why the industry has struggled to move from reactive to proactive security, the importance of building strong foundational defenses, and why true accountability for cyber risk sits at the leadership and board level. Tony also explores how AI will both amplify threats and unlock new opportunities for defenders and closes with an optimistic view on the power of the cybersecurity community to drive meaningful progress. 

 

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