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Mary Ann Furno

Director of Engineering, Cybersecurity and Compliance

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Mary Ann Furno is the Director of Engineering for Cybersecurity and Compliance at Broadcom, bringing nearly 25 years of experience in enterprise software, engineering, and product management. She leads portfolio-level strategy to evolve Broadcom’s mainframe security offerings, aligning them with shifting market demands and customer needs. Her work focuses on integrating security and compliance into hybrid IT environments, helping organizations modernize while maintaining resilience and regulatory alignment. She is recognized for bridging the gap between business goals and technical execution, particularly in areas like Zero Trust architecture, software supply chain security, and mainframe DevSecOps. A frequent speaker and thought leader, Mary Ann contributes to webinars and podcasts, discussing topics such as mainframe cyber resilience, integrated security strategies, and the evolving role of compliance in digital transformation.