Welcome to Digital Doorways, the podcast where we explore transformative leadership, cutting-edge strategies, and the evolving world of technology. I'm your host, Jason Siegel, founder of Bluetext, and today we have the privilege of sitting down with an extraordinary guest—Marene Allison. Marene is a cybersecurity and IT expert with more than three decades of experience, including her role as the former Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Johnson & Johnson. Marene’s career is marked by significant accolades, including her induction into the CSO Hall of Fame in 2022, and her contributions as a board member for numerous influential organizations such as West Point Women, where she’s also a founding member, H-ISAC, and ASIS International.
As a trailblazer, Marene made history as part of the first class of women to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Before taking the reins in corporate security, she served as an FBI Special Agent and played a pivotal role in securing the World Cup Network in Japan and Korea during her time at Avaya. Her vast expertise extends across corporate, public, and global security landscapes, having led major initiatives at companies like Medco and Avaya prior to her decade-long tenure at Johnson & Johnson. Throughout her career, Marene has been deeply involved in high-level security and compliance matters, and her insights continue to shape the industry.
In today’s episode, we’ll explore Marene’s fascinating journey—from her groundbreaking days at West Point to her influential role at one of the world’s largest healthcare companies. We’ll discuss her thoughts on the future of cybersecurity, leadership in the digital age, and the vital importance of securing information in an increasingly interconnected world. Whether you’re in tech, business, or simply curious about the evolving nature of cybersecurity, you won’t want to miss this compelling conversation with Marene Allison.
Digital Doorways is Hosted by Jason Siegel, Founder of Bluetext