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TECHx
19-05-2025
- Business
- TECHx
Beyond Trust Appoints Sean Malone as New CISO
Home » C-Suite Watch » Beyond Trust Appoints Sean Malone as New CISO Beyond Trust, the global cybersecurity leader, has announced the appointment of Sean Malone as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Malone brings over 15 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry. He will now lead Beyond Trust's global security strategy. This includes security for products and services, threat management, cyber risk and compliance, and security operations. The company revealed that Malone has a strong background in both offensive security and cyber risk quantification. He also brings proven executive leadership to the role. Previously, Malone served as CISO at Demand base. There, he managed global security operations and advised executive leadership on risk governance. He also influenced R&D strategy. At Amazon Prime Video, he helped strengthen enterprise cyber defense at scale. Additionally, his work at Visible Risk and BitSight sharpened his ability to measure and communicate cyber risk effectively. Malone holds a U.S. patent for 'Systems and Methods for Assessment of Cyber Resilience.' His blend of technical expertise and strategic vision is expected to drive innovation at Beyond Trust. Janine Seebeck, CEO at Beyond Trust, stated, 'I am thrilled to welcome Sean to the Beyond Trust security team. His leadership will be instrumental as we grow and help customers solve real-world security challenges.' Malone also shared his perspective on the new role. 'I spent the first decade of my career on the offensive side, acting as a simulated adversary in red team engagements,' he said. 'Nearly every successful cyberattack exploits an unnecessary path to privilege. I'm excited to lead security at Beyond Trust.' He added that security is central to Beyond Trust's mission, and the company plays a vital role in the broader industry. For more details about Beyond Trust's leadership team, visit:


Channel Post MEA
19-05-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
BeyondTrust Names Sean Malone As CISO
BeyondTrust has announced Sean Malone as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). With 15+ years of experience and proven leadership in the cybersecurity industry, Malone will oversee BeyondTrust's global security strategy, including security for products and services, threat management, cyber risk and compliance, and security operations. With a career spanning offensive security, cyber risk quantification, and executive leadership, Sean Malone brings a unique blend of hands-on technical expertise and strategic vision to the CISO role. At Demandbase, as CISO, he led global security operations, influenced R&D strategy, and regularly advised executive leadership on risk governance. His experience at Amazon Prime Video strengthened enterprise cyber defense at scale, while his leadership at VisibleRisk and BitSight honed his ability to quantify and communicate cyber risk. As a U.S. patent holder for 'Systems and Methods for Assessment of Cyber Resilience,' Sean has consistently driven security innovation, making him exceptionally well-equipped to lead BeyondTrust's security strategy. 'I am thrilled to welcome Sean to the BeyondTrust security team,' said Janine Seebeck, CEO at BeyondTrust. 'As we continue to grow the company and advance our mission of helping customers solve their real-world security problems, Sean's leadership will be instrumental in ensuring BeyondTrust sets the standard for security excellence.' 'I spent the first decade of my career on the offensive side, acting as a simulated adversary in red team engagements to challenge large companies facing constant threats,' said Sean Malone, CISO at BeyondTrust. 'Having seen firsthand that nearly every successful cyberattack exploits an unnecessary path to privilege, I'm excited to lead security at BeyondTrust. Security is not just central to BeyondTrust's mission—BeyondTrust is essential to the broader security mission for the industry as a whole.' 0 0
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BeyondTrust Names Industry Veteran Sean Malone as Chief Information Security Officer
Sean Malone Experienced security leader joins BeyondTrust to drive innovation and strengthen identity security leadership Sean Malone brings deep expertise in offensive security, cyber risk, and threat management to CISO role ATLANTA, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BeyondTrust, the global cybersecurity leader protecting Paths to Privilege™, today announced Sean Malone as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). With 15+ years of experience and proven leadership in the cybersecurity industry, Malone will oversee BeyondTrust's global security strategy, including security for products and services, threat management, cyber risk and compliance, and security operations. With a career spanning offensive security, cyber risk quantification, and executive leadership, Sean Malone brings a unique blend of hands-on technical expertise and strategic vision to the CISO role. At Demandbase, as CISO, he led global security operations, influenced R&D strategy, and regularly advised executive leadership on risk governance. His experience at Amazon Prime Video strengthened enterprise cyber defense at scale, while his leadership at VisibleRisk and BitSight honed his ability to quantify and communicate cyber risk. As a U.S. patent holder for 'Systems and Methods for Assessment of Cyber Resilience,' Sean has consistently driven security innovation, making him exceptionally well-equipped to lead BeyondTrust's security strategy. 'I am thrilled to welcome Sean to the BeyondTrust security team,' said Janine Seebeck, CEO at BeyondTrust. 'As we continue to grow the company and advance our mission of helping customers solve their real-world security problems, Sean's leadership will be instrumental in ensuring BeyondTrust sets the standard for security excellence.' 'I spent the first decade of my career on the offensive side, acting as a simulated adversary in red team engagements to challenge large companies facing constant threats,' said Sean Malone, CISO at BeyondTrust. 'Having seen firsthand that nearly every successful cyberattack exploits an unnecessary path to privilege, I'm excited to lead security at BeyondTrust. Security is not just central to BeyondTrust's mission—BeyondTrust is essential to the broader security mission for the industry as a whole.' In related news, Sean was recently announced as a winner of the 2025 Pacific Northwest ORBIE awards, a premier technology executive recognition program honoring CISOs who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership and the business value created through technology innovation. For more information about BeyondTrust's leadership team, please visit: About BeyondTrust BeyondTrust is the global cybersecurity leader protecting Paths to Privilege™. Our identity-centric approach goes beyond securing privileges and access, empowering organizations with the most effective solution to manage the entire identity attack surface and neutralize threats, whether from external attacks or insiders. BeyondTrust is leading the charge in transforming identity security to prevent breaches and limit the blast radius of attacks, while creating a superior customer experience and operational efficiencies. We are trusted by 20,000 customers, including 75 of the Fortune 100, and our global ecosystem of partners. Learn more at Follow BeyondTrust:X: Blog: LinkedIn: Facebook: For BeyondTrust: Mike BradshawConnect Marketing for BeyondTrustP: (801) 373-7888E: mikeb@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at