Linda Martinez
About Linda Martinez
Linda Martinez is the Director of Security & Privacy Practice at Protiviti, with extensive experience in cybersecurity and privacy across various industries.
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Linda Martinez holds the position of Director, Security & Privacy Practice at Protiviti. She provides leadership and expertise in enhancing the security and privacy measures for her clients.
Professional Experience at Protiviti
Since 2018, Linda Martinez has been the Director of Security & Privacy Practice at Protiviti in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Her role involves overseeing security and privacy initiatives, ensuring compliance, and guiding organizations in developing robust security strategies.
Previous Roles at Tangible Security
Linda Martinez served as Vice President, Commercial Service Delivery at Tangible Security in 2018 for six months in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Prior to that, she was the Vice President, Operations at Tangible Security from 2013 to 2018, where she managed operational aspects and delivered security solutions to various clients.
Career at N2 Net Security, Inc.
Linda Martinez worked at N2 Net Security, Inc. from 2009 to 2013. Initially, she served as VP, Government Operations and Washington, D.C. Regional Manager. Subsequently, from 2011 to 2013, she held the role of Vice President, Operations, overseeing the company's security operations and service delivery.
Founding and Leadership Role at Executive Instruments, Inc.
Between 2006 and 2009, Linda Martinez co-founded and was the Chief Operations Officer at Executive Instruments, Inc. She also held the role of Sr Information Security Engineer/Manager during the same period. In these positions, she was pivotal in establishing the company's operational framework and security engineering practices.
Authorship and Publications
Linda Martinez is a co-author of 'Gray Hat Hacking: The Ethical Hacker’s Handbook v. 5'. This handbook emphasizes using a hacker’s perspective to enhance security programs, providing practical insights into bolstering organizational security via adversarial approaches.
Expertise in Cybersecurity and Privacy
With decades of experience in both technical and executive roles, Linda Martinez specializes in cybersecurity, information security, privacy, and compliance challenges. She leads teams of virtual Chief Information Security Officers (vCISO), Security Managers, and CyberSecurity Specialists, providing expert guidance to a diverse range of industries including finance, gaming, and biomedical device technology.