Tim Youngblood, SVP, CSO & Product Security Officer at T-Mobile, and Malcolm Waters, Principal for Ovation Technology, join Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Ann, Tim, and Malcolm discuss the massive cybersecurity talent shortage around the world and why it’s important to improve diversity and inclusion in the industry. The trio also put a spotlight on Cyversity, a national nonprofit that aims to improve the representation of women and minorities in cyber, in which Tim, Malcolm, and Ann are launching a new chapter for leaders and practitioners in Western Washington!  
 
Resources:    
Learn about Cyversity  
Get connected with Cyversity Western Washington 
Explore cybersecurity learning pathways on Microsoft Learn and LinkedIn Learning 
Read more on how Microsoft is helping address the cybersecurity skills gap 
View Tim Youngblood on LinkedIn 
View Malcolm Waters on LinkedIn 
View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn  
   
Related Microsoft Podcasts:                  
Listen to: Uncovering Hidden Risks   
Listen to: Security Unlocked    
Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault      
Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts 
 
Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.