Beth Linker Named to Automotive IQ’s Top 20 Voices in Automotive Cybersecurity 2026
Finite State CPO Beth Linker has been named to Automotive IQ’s Top 20 Voices in Automotive Cybersecurity 2026, recognizing leaders shaping secure mobility.
Finite State Team
Columbus, OH – February 27, 2026 – Finite State is excited to share that Chief Product Officer Beth Linker has been recognized as one of Automotive IQ’s Top 20 Voices in Automotive Cybersecurity 2026, an annual list highlighting global leaders shaping the future of cyber resilience across the automotive ecosystem.
The Top 20 Voices initiative celebrates professionals driving innovation in vehicle cybersecurity engineering, OTA security, regulatory compliance, threat intelligence, and secure software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures. Honorees are selected through in-depth research and analysis conducted by Automotive IQ’s editorial team and are recognized for their technical expertise, industry influence, and contributions to advancing cybersecurity standards and best practices worldwide.
Beth joins an international group of experts from OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, semiconductor manufacturers, research institutions, and cybersecurity companies who are working to secure the next generation of connected and autonomous vehicles.
Advancing Product Security in the Software-Defined Vehicle Era
As Chief Product Officer at Finite State, Beth leads the company’s product organization, delivering solutions that help automotive manufacturers and suppliers automate product security, manage SBOMs, and meet rapidly evolving global compliance requirements.
With previous leadership roles at Black Duck, Synopsys, Dell, and other technology organizations, Beth has spent their career building market-leading cybersecurity and compliance solutions for complex software-driven environments.
“Emerging compliance demands and accelerating AI adoption are combining to create major new challenges and opportunities for product security teams,” said Beth Linker. “At Finite State, we're focused on giving product security teams in automotive and other industries the tools to automate product security and do their best work more effectively.”
As regulatory frameworks such as UN R155, ISO/SAE 21434, and emerging global product security mandates continue to mature, Beth’s work centers on helping organizations shift from reactive compliance to scalable, lifecycle-driven security practices.
Speaking at Automotive Cybersecurity Summit 2026
In addition to this recognition, Beth will be speaking at the Automotive Cybersecurity Summit 2026 in Ann Arbor next month, where they will join industry leaders to discuss the evolving challenges of securing software-defined vehicles and complex automotive supply chains.
Attendees interested in connecting with the Finite State team at the event are encouraged to reach out in advance.
To learn more about Automotive IQ’s Top 20 Voices in Automotive Cybersecurity 2026, visit Automotive IQ’s official announcement page.
For more information about Finite State’s automotive cybersecurity solutions, visit www.finitestate.io.
