Speaker:Grant Johnson

Designing for cybersecurity as a new software professional

As a new software professional, you undertake a personal learning curve to come up to speed on product domains, processes, and technologies. It will also be important to be ready to develop and maintain software solutions for society that are secure by design. In this presentation, Grant wishes to share some best practices and available resources to help you continuously learn how to assess and mitigate the cybersecurity threats and tactics of malicious actors.

About Grant Johnson

Grant Johnson is a Software Engineering Manager at Ag Leader Technology in Ames, IA. He works with agile software teams delivering cloud, mobile, and desktop software solutions for growers and agricultural professionals. He received an M.S. in technology management from the University of St. Thomas and B.S. in computer engineering from Iowa State University. Prior to joining Ag Leader, Grant was a program manager delivering cybersecurity solutions and research for the Department of Energy at Ames National Laboratory, which is operated on campus by Iowa State University. Additionally, he was in the aerospace industry in various product development and management roles for embedded video systems with formerly United Technologies Aerospace Systems.

About Ag Leader Technology

Ag Leader Technology is a recognized innovator of precision agriculture hardware and software. Located in Ames, Iowa, the privately-owned and family-operated company manufactures and markets industry-leading technology designed to help growers make smart, profitable business decisions. Founded in 1992, Ag Leader has achieved consistent growth and expansion by providing value-based products that help growers and agricultural professionals achieve and maintain a successful, profitable operation. Visit us at agleader.com.