The Human Element with Valecia Maclin
Security Unlocked
English - March 31, 2021 07:05 - 36 minutes - ★★★★ - 56 ratingsTechnology security security ai artificial intelligence machine learning microsoft microsoft security microsoft ai microsoft ml microsoft security ai nic fillingham Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
For Women’s History Month, we wanted to share the stories of just a few of the amazing women who make Microsoft the powerhouse that it is. To wrap up the month, we speak with Valecia Maclin, brilliant General Engineering Manager of Customer Security & Trust, about the human element of cybersecurity.
In discussion with hosts Nic Fillingham and Natalia Godyla, Valecia speaks to how she transitioned into cybersecurity after originally planning on becoming a mechanical engineer, and how she oversees her teams with a sense of humanity - from understanding that working from home brings unique challenges, to going the extra mile to ensure that no member of the team feels like an insignificant cog in a big machine - Valecia is a shining example of what leadership should look like, and maybe humanity too.
In this Episode You Will Learn:
The importance of who is behind cybersecurity protocols
How Microsoft’s Engineering, Customer Security & Trust team successfully transitioned to remote work under Valecia’s leadership
Tips on being a more inclusive leader in the security space
Some Questions that We Ask:
What excites Valecia Maclin about the future of Cybersecurity
How does a mechanical engineering background affect a GM’s role in Infosec
How Valecia Maclin, General Manager of Engineering, Customer Security & Trust, got to where she is today
Resources:
Valecia’s LinkedIn
Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering
SAFECode
Microsoft’s TEALS
Microsoft’s DigiGirlz
Microsoft Security Blog
Nic’s LinkedIn
Natalia’s LinkedIn
Related:
Listen to: Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson
Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault
Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts
Security Unlocked is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.
For Women’s History Month, we wanted to share the stories of just a few of the amazing women who make Microsoft the powerhouse that it is. To wrap up the month, we speak with Valecia Maclin, brilliant General Engineering Manager of Customer Security & Trust, about the human element of cybersecurity.
In discussion with hosts Nic Fillingham and Natalia Godyla, Valecia speaks to how she transitioned into cybersecurity after originally planning on becoming a mechanical engineer, and how she oversees her teams with a sense of humanity - from understanding that working from home brings unique challenges, to going the extra mile to ensure that no member of the team feels like an insignificant cog in a big machine - Valecia is a shining example of what leadership should look like, and maybe humanity too.
In this Episode You Will Learn:
The importance of who is behind cybersecurity protocols
How Microsoft’s Engineering, Customer Security & Trust team successfully transitioned to remote work under Valecia’s leadership
Tips on being a more inclusive leader in the security space
Some Questions that We Ask:
What excites Valecia Maclin about the future of Cybersecurity
How does a mechanical engineering background affect a GM’s role in Infosec
How Valecia Maclin, General Manager of Engineering, Customer Security & Trust, got to where she is today
Resources:
Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering
Related:
Listen to: Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson
Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault
Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts
Security Unlocked is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.