Jo Anna Parker Martin, a security analyst at Rice University, protects students, faculty, and their data from outside threats. When she’s away from Rice University’s networks, she can be found researching artificial intelligence while listening to the iconic “Trolls” movie soundtrack.

In this episode, Jo Anna joins Carlton Fields’ Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s Kayley Melton to tell the story of how her career has changed since starting at Rice University 17 years ago. From her early days as a receptionist at a hair salon to her current role as a security analyst, Jo Anna shares her journey in the cyber world and her fascination with AI, stemming from her compliance-related responsibilities. Emphasizing a realism-based view on AI, she passionately advocates for a comprehensive understanding of AI, emphasizing that it’s neither inherently good no ...