Philadelphia continues to grow as a cybersecurity center. With major activity in government, healthcare, finance, and enterprise sectors, the city is home to leaders who guide risk management and protect complex digital environments. These standout CISOs are shaping the region’s cybersecurity future.
Dr. Jamaine Mungo – Chief Information Security Officer, Philadelphia Department of Aviation
Dr. Jamaine Mungo leads cybersecurity for the Philadelphia Department of Aviation, including Philadelphia International Airport. He brings experience in defence, public safety, and enterprise security. He focuses on resilience, critical infrastructure protection, and operational risk reduction.
Damian Oravez – Chief Information Security Officer, City of Philadelphia
Damian Oravez oversees cybersecurity strategy across the City of Philadelphia. His priorities include risk governance, securing public services, and modernizing city-wide cybersecurity practices. His approach is grounded in methodical, risk-driven decision-making.
Julian Mihai – Chief Information Security Officer, Penn Medicine
Julian Mihai directs Penn Medicine’s enterprise cybersecurity program. His leadership covers patient data protection, clinical system security, and compliance across one of the country’s leading academic health systems.
John Abella – Chief Information Security Officer, Janney Montgomery Scott
John Abella leads cybersecurity for Janney Montgomery Scott, a long-established financial services firm. His work focuses on regulatory compliance, fraud prevention, and organization-wide cyber risk reduction.
Brett Todé – Chief Information Security Officer, Zoetis
Brett Todé manages cybersecurity for Zoetis, a global leader in animal health. He specializes in large-scale IT operations, cloud security, and enterprise security architecture across international environments.
Vivin Varghese – Cybersecurity Executive and Advisor
Vivin Varghese advises organizations throughout the region on cybersecurity strategy, governance, and risk programs. His work supports mid-size and growing enterprises that need structure and resilience in their security operations.
Rick Passero – Chief Information Security Officer and Cybersecurity Executive
Rick Passero provides cybersecurity leadership across enterprise and managed service environments. He focuses on monitoring, operational security improvements, and guiding organizations through evolving cyber risks.
Jessica Hoffman, CISSP – Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, City of Philadelphia
Jessica Hoffman supports city-wide cybersecurity operations as Deputy CISO. She plays a key role in governance, compliance, and long-term security planning across public-sector systems.
Jason Lapière – Chief Information Security Officer, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute
Jason Lapière oversees cybersecurity for Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. He manages data protection, regulatory compliance, and security for clinical and operational technologies within healthcare environments.
Ketan Shah – Former Chief Information Security Officer, City of Philadelphia
Ketan Shah served as the city’s first full-time CISO. His work established the foundation for modern cybersecurity governance and introduced private-sector approaches to public operations.
Philadelphia’s cybersecurity landscape continues to expand, supported by strong leadership across public services, healthcare, finance, and enterprise sectors. These CISOs play a key role in shaping the region’s security posture and setting new standards for resilience in 2025.