Lynda
Grindstaff
VP, Content Operations, Response and Engineering at McAfee
"How long can you endure security challenges of a decentralized workforce?"
"How long can you endure security challenges of a decentralized workforce?"
Tue June 8 - 2:30 PM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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Session: How long can you endure security challenges of a decentralized workforce?
The traditional workspace has changed due to COVID19. As some companies have returned to in person offices, others have decided to become permanent remote employees. Can your company sustain the security challenges of a decentralized workforce? Learn how to improve your security posture for the long haul as adversaries look for new ways to compromise systems, employee homes and IoT devices.Key Takeaways
- Understanding of the security implication of a remote workforce.
- Learn 4 scenarios that impact your security posture.
- Gain tips on how to address each scenario for the long haul and improve your security approach.
Bio
As the Vice President of content operations, response and engineering, Lynda is responsible for ensuring McAfee’s cybersecurity products have high efficacy and detection rates while keeping customers safe from the latest threats. She leads a global team that ensures new malware is swiftly identified and solutions released quickly. Prior to this role, Lynda led a global team of senior technical engineers that brought McAfee’s future to life through innovative strategies and prototypes. Lynda also spent over two decades with Intel Corporation holding numerous technical and leadership positions. A respected expert in her field, she has three patents and won the Intel Achievement Award, the Intel Software Quality Award, and the Society of Women Engineers Emerging Leader, Prism and Fellow Awards.Lynda holds a BS in computer science and is a valued industry conference speaker. She has a passion for coaching, growing, and developing technical leaders and remains active in community outreach programs for the Society of Women Engineers.
