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Guest: Erika Voss, CISO at Blue Yonder

Episode Overview

Dr. KJ sits down with Erika Voss, CISO at Blue Yonder, to explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity at the intersection of AI and supply chain management. Erika shares her insights on why identity has become the new attack surface, the challenges of securing AI-driven systems, and why customers are ultimately buying trust, not technology.

Key Discussion Topics

AI-Driven Supply Chain Security

• Managing expanding attack surfaces in 2026
• Integrating AI with 40-50 year old legacy systems
• Moving to millisecond-level supply chain optimization

Identity as the New Attack Surface

• Why all roads in security lead to identity
• The identity triad: non-negotiable, high-value, and advanced tiers
• Moving beyond patch management as a primary concern

Insider Risk and Access Management

• Permission creep and trust-but-verify principles
• Just-in-time (JIT) access and modern privilege management
• Behavioral red flags in identity management

Building Security Culture

• From project managers to technical program managers
• Why MFA is now just "cyber hygiene basics"
• Ground-up security programs vs. top-down mandates

The Trust Economy

• Why customers buy trust, not technology
• "The 'us' in trust is broken if you can't answer the trust question"

Key Takeaways

1. Identity is the new control plane - All modern security challenges ultimately trace back to identity and access management
2. Nail the basics first - Before investing in AI agents, ensure your foundation is solid
3. Autonomous security requires governance - AI-driven systems need monitoring, validation, testing, and governance
4. Trust is the product - In 2026, customers aren't buying technology—they're buying assurance

Notable Quotes

• "All roads now are leading back to identity... identity is your new attack surface."
• "It's not about patching the server anymore. That is so 1980."
• "The 'us' in trust is broken. You're not going to be around if you can't answer that question."
• "People are not buying your product anymore. What they're buying is trust."

About the Guest

Erika Voss is the Chief Information Security Officer at Blue Yonder, a leader in AI-driven supply chain management. With a doctorate focused on insider threat and extensive experience in enterprise security, Erika brings a unique perspective on securing the intersection of legacy systems and cutting-edge AI technology.

Connect with Erika

LinkedIn: Erika Voss, PhD | LinkedIn

About Secured with Dr. KJ

Hosted by Dr. Kenneth Johnson, "Secured with Dr. KJ" features authentic conversations with cybersecurity practitioners across industries. Each episode focuses on substance over sales, bringing you real insights from security leaders.

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