Mary Landesman Follow LinkedIn Writer Education Brevard College Expertise Computer Security Antivirus and Anti-malware Software IT Security Internet Security Introduction Expert on viruses and antivirus software.Experienced computer security pro.Named one of the women to watch in IT security. Experience Mary Landesman is a former writer for Lifewire, where she wrote about computer security, virus prevention, and antivirus software for more than 11 years.With a background in telecom security and technical training, Landesman has been directly involved in computer security since the early 1990s. Having worked in a variety of roles within the security industry, she brings a unique perspective to the topic of antivirus software and virus prevention. Landesman's work has been published in various industry magazines, including Virus Bulletin, PC World, Mac World, and ZDNet. In 2015, Landesman was named as one of the women to watch in IT security. She is currently senior security analyst at Netflix. Education After attending Brevard College in Brevard North Carolina, Landesman pursued courses in BASIC programming, DBase, and C++. Lifewire and Dotdash Meredith Lifewire, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a Top 10 technology information website, as rated by Comscore, a leading internet measurement company. We provide trusted, clear, and actionable answers to your most pressing technology questions vetted by certified experts, as well as trustworthy product recommendations so you can make the most informed purchasing decisions. Learn more about us and our editorial process.