CRN Channel Women in Security

Authenticity, Engineering, and What Cybersecurity Still Has to Learn

Episode Summary

Cass Cooper interviews Ginger Chien, a retired patent engineer from AT&T, who reflects on her career in cybersecurity and engineering. Ginger discusses her unique journey as a woman of color and a trans woman in tech, emphasizing the importance of representation and authenticity in the workplace. She shares insights on the evolution of the cybersecurity landscape, the need for a more resilient approach to security, and the significance of storytelling in the industry. Ginger advocates for a focus on humanity in engineering and the importance of diversity in addressing complex challenges.