Hacker Valley Studio

A Human-Centric Approach to Cybersecurity with Edna Conway


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What if cybersecurity was more than just tech—what if it was about the people it serves? In this episode, Edna Conway, Founder and CEO of EMC Advisors, shares her incredible journey from law to cybersecurity and explores the human element often overlooked in technology. 

Recorded live at InfoSec Nashville 2024, Edna discusses the intersection of innovation and tradition, the critical role of accuracy in AI, and her vision for cybersecurity's future. From anomaly detection to the wisdom of creating "enclaves," her insights remind us that tech is here to serve people, not the other way around.

 

Impactful Moments:

00:00 – Introduction

01:22 – Keynote insights: Innovation meets tradition
02:39 – From prosecutor to cybersecurity leader
07:00 – Human-first approach to AI and security
11:40 – LLMs in cybersecurity: opportunities and accuracy
16:34 – Balancing risk with AI use in business
23:06 – Bringing diverse talent into cybersecurity
32:30 – Advice on leadership and collaboration

 

Links:

Connect with our guest, Edna Conway: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ednaconway/

Learn more about ISSA Middle TN here: https://issamidtn.org/



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