Cyber Job Moves: New Hires, Role Shifts, and Leadership Changes Across Cyber
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Bertrum Carroll – State of Nevada
Bertrum Carroll has been selected as Chief Information Security Officer for the State of Nevada, taking charge of statewide cybersecurity operations. He comes from the insurance sector, where he handled security leadership for over eight years, blending corporate risk management with operational oversight. Before that, his career centered on military discipline, with nearly three decades in the U.S. Army, retiring as a lieutenant colonel. (source)
Maya Song – Ropes & Gray
Maya Song has joined Ropes & Gray as a partner in its data, privacy and cybersecurity practice in Washington, DC, bringing a strong mix of government enforcement and cyber-related experience. She previously served as first assistant U.S. attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia, where she advised on major national security and white-collar matters while overseeing a large team of federal prosecutors. Her work has included involvement in complex cyberattack investigations and cases tied to the defence sector. (source)
Fiona Zhang – Akamai
Fiona Zhang moves into the role of Regional Vice President for Channel Sales and Programs at Akamai, taking charge of partner strategy across Asia Pacific and Japan. Her work has largely revolved around building partner ecosystems, including time at Palo Alto Networks and Cisco where she handled channel growth and regional expansion. She has also been with Akamai for a few years, leading channel operations in Greater China before this shift. (source)
Serdar Cabuk – Teneo
Serdar Cabuk has joined Teneo as senior managing director, based in London. He brings over two decades of experience in cybersecurity, risk, and technology consulting, with senior roles at KPMG, Deloitte, and IBM. Earlier, he led cyber and security consulting businesses across Europe and the Nordics, giving him a mix of regional and global exposure. At Teneo, he will work closely with risk and forensic teams to expand cyber strategy and resilience. (source)
James Foster – eSentire
James Foster has taken over as CEO of eSentire, with plans to push the company beyond traditional managed detection and response into AI-driven, automated security operations. At eSentire, Foster will work on agentic AI systems that can investigate and respond to threats across environments with minimal human input. The role is not just about operations but redefining how security services are delivered, balancing automation with human oversight as a core challenge. (source)
Tom Lounibos – QuSecure
Tom Lounibos has joined QuSecure as a strategic advisor, building on his earlier involvement as an investor through Accenture Ventures. He brings decades of experience in enterprise software and venture investing. QuSecure, which focuses on quantum-resilient encryption, is shifting post-quantum cryptography from theory into early deployment. Lounibos’ role will centre on guiding strategy as the company navigates a market that is still early but gaining urgency. (source)
Rachin Katti – Ramoji Group
Rachin Katti has been appointed Senior Group Chief Information Security Officer at Ramoji Group. He will be responsible for a unified security framework, covering governance, threat detection, and protection of critical digital infrastructure. With close to two decades in cybersecurity, he brings experience in enterprise risk, cloud security, and large-scale transformation programs. His earlier stints across companies like Microsoft, IBM, and Dell have given him a broad view of enterprise security challenges. (source)
Mike Uster – V2X, Inc.
Mike Uster has been appointed Chief Information Officer at V2X, Inc., where he will oversee global IT strategy along with cybersecurity and AI-led transformation efforts. His role ties closely to the company’s defense operations, especially on large, mission-critical government contracts. Uster brings experience in building zero-trust architectures and deploying AI-driven systems for defense clients, which will improve how V2X modernises its tech backbone. The focus here is not just internal IT but enabling secure, data-driven execution across complex programs. (source)
Tony Spinelli – Cobalt
Tony Spinelli has joined the board of directors at Cobalt, bringing decades of hands-on cybersecurity experience. A four-time CISO and former CIO, he’s spent over 25 years working across enterprise security, cloud, and AI environments. He currently serves as Chief Security Officer at Halcyon and has previously led security efforts at organisations like Capital One and Equifax. (source)
David Vaughn – United States Department of War
David Vaughn has been named Technical Advisor for Data Infrastructure, where he will provide expertise on data and AI infrastructure initiatives. While the role sits within broader technology and transformation efforts, his background is firmly rooted in cybersecurity and cyber operations. Vaughn is a U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 (Cyber) with nearly three decades of experience spanning cyber warfare, intelligence, and enterprise risk. (source)
Ryan McArthur – United States Department of War
Ryan McArthur has been appointed Special Advisor to the CIO for Capability Development and Operational Excellence, where he will guide complex technical initiatives and support transformation across the department’s cyber and IT portfolio. The role sits at the intersection of emerging technologies and large-scale government programs, with a focus on improving how capabilities are delivered. McArthur brings a mix of public and private sector experience, most recently serving as Federal CTO for Public Sector at Zscaler. (source)
Cindy Zhou – Imprivata
Cindy Zhou has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer at Imprivata. She brings over two decades of experience in cybersecurity and enterprise tech, with past roles at KnowBe4, LogRhythm, IBM, and Verizon. The role is focused on growth, positioning, and market expansion. Her experience in building marketing engines for security companies is expected to support Imprivata’s next phase of growth. (source)
John Clancy – BitSight
John Clancy has been named Chief Executive Officer at BitSight. He comes with a background in scaling software businesses, having led growth-focused roles across enterprise tech. This move puts him in charge of steering BitSight’s direction as organisations lean more on third-party risk insights and continuous monitoring. His experience building commercial momentum in tech companies is expected to shape how BitSight expands from here. (source)
Mike Rogers – SAIC
Mike Rogers has joined the board of directors at SAIC, adding deep cybersecurity and intelligence experience from his time leading both the NSA and U.S. Cyber Command. His career spans decades in military cyber operations, intelligence, and defense networks, including advising top U.S. leadership on cyber threats. At SAIC, he will be part of the audit and technology committees, contributing to oversight on security and mission-focused programs. (source)
Sean Robertson – BlueAlly
Sean Robertson has been appointed Senior Vice President of Federal at BlueAlly, where he will lead the company’s federal business in defense and civilian agencies. His background includes senior roles in government IT, including leading U.S. defense sales at Cisco, where he managed large teams delivering technology solutions to military branches. The position is centered on growth, client engagement, and execution across federal programs, with cybersecurity forming one part of a broader technology stack. (source)
Lindsey Westbrook – Coro
Lindsey Westbrook has been appointed Vice President of Marketing at Coro. She will be taking on the responsibility of scaling the company’s partner-led growth strategy. She has spent much of her career working in channel-focused roles across cybersecurity vendors, including Fortinet and Barracuda Networks, where she built and expanded partner programs. Her experience sits heavily on the go-to-market side, especially around enabling partners. At Coro, she will be working closely with the MSP ecosystem. (source)
Ann Miller – Finite State
Ann Miller has been appointed Vice President of Marketing at Finite State, joining the company as it builds out its position in product security and software supply chain risk. She has worked across several cybersecurity firms, including Horizon3.ai, Cylance, and iboss, where she focused on taking technical products to market and scaling adoption. Her experience sits at the intersection of cybersecurity and AI-driven platforms. (source)
Preeti Singh – Teciem
Preeti Singh takes on the CISO role at Teciem. Her work will span architecture, risk, and compliance, especially as the business supports hundreds of financial institutions globally. She comes in with experience across GRC and cloud security, most recently handling global initiatives at OSTTRA. Earlier, she held the CISO position at Aviva, where she worked through a period of digital expansion. (source)
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