Events , Leadership & Executive Communication , RSA Conference
CyberEdBoard Profiles in Leadership: Tiauna Ross
Stryker's Ross Discusses Effective Leadership and Mentoring in Security
Since transitioning from CPA to cybersecurity professional in 2015, Tiauna Ross has brought a unique blend of skills and qualities to her leadership role. She attributed her success to adaptability, a passion for problem-solving and a keen understanding of technology's impact on business.
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Ross, senior director for digital and ERP cybersecurity, CCI, at Stryker, said it's important to spend time with the team, understand their motivations, and align tasks with individual skills to maximize productivity and satisfaction. Hiring for both skills and attitude and sharing responsibilities within the team promote a healthy work-life balance, she said.
Ross addressed the challenge of balancing agility with regulatory compliance. "Engineering and research and development are areas where innovation is a part of what is delivered," Ross said. "In looking at adjacent fields and capabilities, agile methodology is one of my favorite things to implement."
In this video interview with Information Security Media Group at RSA Conference 2024, part of the CyberEdBoard's ongoing Profiles in Leadership series, Ross also discussed:
- The importance of building a strong relationship with vendors in cybersecurity;
- Mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals;
- Why developing business acumen is critical for cybersecurity leaders.
At Stryker, Ross focuses on leveraging innovative solutions to safeguard digital and ERP systems. She has 20 years of experience across domains and is a project management professional, certified information systems security professional, certified data privacy solutions engineer, certified public accountant and certified business analysis professional. Ross is a CyberEdBoard member.
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