The CompTIA IT Security Community, recently selected ESET Security Researcher Lysa Myers of IT security firm ESET®, as an executive council member.
Myers will now serve as an executive council member of the group comprised of industry leaders that collaborate to help the industry at large protect their client’s businesses. The group also provides guidance and leadership on the programs, education and research offered by CompTIA, the non-profit trade association for the IT industry.
“We’re extremely fortunate to have Lysa join our security community,” said CompTIA’s Lisa Person. “Her unique insights and perspectives on the security issues facing our industry assure that the programs we develop, the initiatives we support and the positions we champion will have strong support across the industry.”
Myers is a passionate security professional dedicated to educating businesses and individuals about security risks and how to avoid becoming a victim of emerging and common threats. Over the years, Myers has worked within anti-malware research labs and in testing organizations to help improve computer security products. Her role has enabled her to increase awareness around proper security practices and protocols. As a security researcher for ESET, and a frequent contributor to security publications, she continues to advocate for improvements to the security industry and greater training for all users.
Myers has also been as strong voice in STEM education, and recently helped stand up the ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship.
About ESET
Since 1987, ESET® has been developing award-winning security software that now helps over 100 million users to Enjoy Safer Technology. Its broad security product portfolio covers all popular platforms and provides businesses and consumers around the world with the perfect balance of performance and proactive protection. The company has a global sales network covering 180 countries, and regional offices in Bratislava, San Diego, Singapore and Buenos Aires. For more information visit www.eset.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
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