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Assaf Keren Appointed Chief Information Security Officer at Meta
Key points
- Assaf Keren is Meta's new CISO.
- He previously served as CISO at PayPal and CSO at Qualtrics.
- Keren replaces Guy Rosen, Meta's first CISO.
- His role involves securing AI infrastructure for billions of users.
Meta Appoints New CISO
Assaf Keren announced his appointment as the new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Meta. Keren will oversee the security strategy and operations for the social media giant.
Focus on AI Security
Keren stated his role involves building trust infrastructure for AI at the frontier, matching the seriousness and scale of Meta's AI development. He emphasized the challenge of securing systems that impact billions of people globally.
Extensive Industry Experience
Before joining Meta, Keren served as SVP and Chief Security Officer (CSO) at enterprise software maker Qualtrics, a position he took in March 2024. Prior to Qualtrics, he spent nine years at payments company PayPal, where he held various leadership roles, including CISO.
Succession from Guy Rosen
Keren assumes the CISO role from Guy Rosen, who announced his departure from Meta in June after 13 years with the company. Rosen was Meta's inaugural CISO, appointed in 2022, following his leadership in product security and integrity efforts. Rosen plans to serve as an advisor to leaders and organizations.
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Assaf Keren has been appointed as the new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Meta, succeeding Guy Rosen. Keren brings extensive experience from previous CISO roles at PayPal and Qualtrics, and will focus on building trust infrastructure for AI at Meta's global scale.