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:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeciamaclin/  Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering:   https://www.amiepartnerships.org/   SAFECode:  https://safecode.org/    Microsoft’s TEALS:  https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/teals   Microsoft’s DigiGirlz:  https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/digigirlz/default.aspx   Nic’s LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicfill/       Natalia’s LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliagodyla/       Microsoft Security Blog:   https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/      See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.