Edna Conway

Edna M. Conway is CEO of EMC Advisors, LLC, where she advises global enterprises and governments on technology, cybersecurity, risk management, and resilient supply chains. With over 40 years of experience leading transformations across the tech sector, Edna has built and scaled organizations focused on security, compliance, sustainability, and third-party risk management. She previously served as Microsoft’s VP, Chief Security & Risk Officer for Cloud Infrastructure, where she led the development of the award-winning Advanced Security & Resiliency Architecture (ASRA). Prior to that, she was Cisco’s Chief Security Officer for the Global Value Chain, driving a comprehensive security and trust strategy across its third-party ecosystem.

A recognized thought leader in cybersecurity and supply chain governance, Edna has advised U.S. Presidential Commissions, NATO, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and currently serves on multiple corporate boards, including Fusion Risk Management, Attabotics, Cyber Re, and Active Cypher. She also advises leading investment firms, including NightDragon, Vista Equity Partners, and YL Ventures. Her insights are regularly featured in Forbes, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and other prominent publications. At EMC Advisors, she continues to help organizations build secure, compliant, and resilient ecosystems to thrive in a rapidly evolving global risk landscape.