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April 29, 2026
Influence Without Authority: Mike Howard’s Playbook for Modern Security Leaders
In this episode Transitioning from the CIA to leading global security at Microsoft is no small leap. Mike Howard shares how he navigated that shift, rebuilt a security program at scale, and learned to influence without authority in the private sector. He reflects on the importance of aligning security with business strategy, building diverse teams…
In this episode Transitioning from the CIA to leading global security at Microsoft is no small leap. Mike Howard shares how he navigated that shift, rebuilt a security program at scale, and learned to influence without authority in the private sector. He reflects on the importance of aligning security with business strategy, building diverse teams…
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Our hosts are seasoned security, safety, and protection experts with decades of experience across a wide range of disciplines.
A former special agent and New York Times best-selling author, who pioneered the use of protective intelligence in the private sector, serving as Advisor of Protective Intelligence at Ontic.
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As Ontic's Chief Solutions and Innovation Officer, Manish Mehta has over 34 years of experience driving disruptive innovations in the software industry, including leadership roles at Dell and multiple B2B software startups.
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