Mackenzie Binns

Mackenzie Binns has a diverse background in cybersecurity and information security, beginning as a Cyber Security Analyst at Clemson University, where internal penetration tests were conducted to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. At Boeing, Mackenzie worked in various roles, including as a Database Administrator Intern, where a Java application for database health validation was developed, and later as a Network Security Architect, designing disaster-tolerant VPN solutions supporting a large workforce. Transitioning to Salesforce, Mackenzie excelled as a Senior Red Team Engineer, leading Red and Purple Team operations and collaborating with Blue Teams to enhance methodologies and remediation outcomes. Currently, as a Red Team Engineer at Meta, Mackenzie continues to advance skills and expertise in information security. Mackenzie also contributed to Clemson Ideas as a committee member, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration among students.