You're listening to the CyberWire Network, where we explore the intersection of innovation and cyber security.

I'm your host Dan Johnson.

From the front lines of digital defense

to groundbreaking advancement shaping our digital future,

we will bring you the latest insights, expert interviews, and captivating stories to stay one step ahead. Today I'm joined by the Executive Vice President of Microsoft Security Charlie Bell.

Charlie has over four decades of leadership experience in the tech industry

from developing space shuttle software

to leading the creation of Amazon Wed Services

decentralized engineering system,

and now working here at Microsoft

to make the digital world secure and safe

for everyone on the planet.

Charlie relishes big challenges and believes that bold innovation is possible with deep

curiosity, continuous learning, and an emphasis on rapid problem solving.

Welcome to the show, Charlie.

It's great to be here, Anne.

Thanks. So Charlie, you've had this really extraordinary and absolutely inspiring her

and technology, and I would love for our

audience to hear a little bit more about your journey so can you tell us how you got

your start and then what ultimately led you to your role leaving the

Microsoft Security Organization?

Wow, yeah, it's been kind of a crazy wandering path.

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