Linda Chan

Vice President, Information Technology, Amphenol

Search every verified Linda Chan interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a July 2023 Cisco Tech Talk, Linda Chan, Vice President of IT at Amphenol, discussed her role and the challenges of cybersecurity in the manufacturing sector. Chan described educating employees and spreading cybersecurity awareness as a "challenge slash opportunity," emphasizing that cybersecurity has evolved beyond IT to involve people. She noted that she conducts plant visits and holds IT meetings to share stories and build relationships, aiming to show the benefits of offensive security measures while aligning them with defensive protections. Chan also addressed the impact of hybrid work and cloud migration, stating that she has sought to "remove the commodity" so her team can focus on higher-value tasks. She advised aspiring cybersecurity professionals to "keep moving, keep learning, and keep asking questions," and to not be afraid to fail, referencing a conference keynote about "learning, relearning, and not getting stuck with one thing."