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Taryn brings over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, governance, vulnerability management and ethical hacking. She has established a reputation as a results-driven leader in the field and proven herself adept at managing complex security challenges across finance, government and healthcare organizations. Taryn currently serves as Risk Governance and Insights Lead for Google gTech where she heads efforts to bolster global cybersecurity strategies and implement cutting-edge governance programs across diverse portfolios.
Lynda Grindstaff has 30 years’ experience as a technology and cybersecurity engineering executive, public board director and strategic advisor for growth companies. Most recently, Lynda was a VP of engineering at McAfee, where she led the global malware operations teams. In addition to protecting customers, she provided incident response and drove efficiencies across the company. Prior to McAfee, Lynda spent 22 years at Intel in various technical and senior leadership roles. She is known for being a passionate and inspirational leader who excels in driving innovation and efficient cybersecurity solutions.
Tracy Bannon is a Senior Principal at MITRE, a seasoned software architect, engineer, and researcher. Focused on secure, resilient software practices, she leads MITRE’s Generative AI Research initiative, advancing AI/ML integration into the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Tracy brings extensive experience across government and commercial sectors, delivering mission-critical solutions that emphasize DevSecOps, cloud-native security, and AI-driven transformation. Known for her human-centric approach, she’s dedicated to building people, fostering community, and making lasting impact through secure, scalable systems.
