The Shiproom / Unilever / Episode 28

Опубликовано 19 августа 2020, 13:00

Today Brad talks with the CISO of Unilever, Bobby Ford. They discuss the work that goes into protecting a multinational corporation with 160,000 employees, 400 brands, and countless products used by 2.5 billion people every day. If you've drunk tea, eaten ice cream, used a cosmetic, practiced any form of hygiene, or cleaned something today -- then you're almost certainly in that massive group of people.

Bobby explains the tactics and strategies he uses to protect a distributed workforce, how he goes about balancing risk vs. business needs (he has a bias toward saying "yes" to the business), and how a mature and effective cybersecurity strategy is developed.

The guys also discuss the famous Unilever logo and its 25 components, and an unusual caller interrupts to pitch Bobby on new ice cream flavors (Unilever is the world's largest creator of ice cream, with brands like Ben & Jerry's, Dove, Breyers, Good Humor, etc.).

Bobby also shares his thoughts on the importance of diversity (both of background and perspective) in the workplace, as well as his own experiences navigating this critically important topic.

Other discussion topics: British food, arm wrestling, road signs, name changes, pushups, the Queen, shampoo, quesadillas, wombats, Microsoft 365, DNA, angry ghosts, and collaboration.


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About Brad:

Brad Anderson is the Corporate Vice President of the Commercial Management Experiences team and is responsible for deploying the Microsoft 365 Modern Workplace, as well as engineering/defining/delivering commercial Windows, management, and security of PCs and mobile devices.

Brad’s team prides itself on being customer-focused, data-driven, and operating with a growth mindset. Together, they have built multiple multi-billion dollar businesses that serve more than 200 million monthly active users/devices.

Brad hosts the iconic video series, "The Shiproom," which is a staple of the IT industry, and he hosts a weekly live stream from his home called "The Backyard Break."

Prior to Microsoft, Brad spent 12 years at Novell, most recently serving as Vice President and General Manager of the ZENworks product line.

Brad graduated Magna Cum Laude in Design Engineering Technology, and later earned an MBA (both with honors), from Brigham Young University. Outside of work, Brad enjoys spending time with his wife, Kim, their five children, and three grandchildren.

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