Voices of the Vigilant

Voices of the Vigilant is where bold conversations meet unflinching purpose. Hosted by Jess Vachon, cybersecurity leader, Buddhist minister, and founder of Vigilant Violet LLC, this podcast explores the front lines of digital resilience, ethical leadership, and equitable transformation in tech.

Through authentic dialogue with boundary-pushers, disruptors, and unsung heroes, each episode dives deep into the human side of cybersecurity—where strategy meets values, and innovation is grounded in integrity. From career pivots and cultural shifts to systemic inequities and visionary leadership, nothing is off the table.

This isn’t another tech podcast filled with jargon. Voices of the Vigilant is for those who lead with intention, speak truth to power, and are ready to reimagine what’s possible in an industry that’s overdue for change.

🔔 Subscribe, share, and step into a community where vigilance is both a practice and a path forward.

"Humanizing cybersecurity with candid tales from cyberspace and beyond!"

Guest

Andreae Pohlman

Andreae Pohlman is a cybersecurity professional with experience ranging from hands-on technical work to executive strategy. She has built and led proactive and reactive cybersecurity programs for public and private sector organizations, from government agencies to global enterprises.

A U.S. Air Force veteran, Andreae began her career as a Systems Administrator before joining Microsoft’s Corporate Incident Response and Compromise Recovery teams, where she helped organizations recover from major cyber incidents.

She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu, leading mentorship and STEM initiatives to inspire future cybersecurity leaders.

Guest appearance on:

The Groundbreaker: Lessons from the Many Layers of Cyber