High growth startups need security programs that scale with the business. These companies move fast and ship fast, which leaves little room for complex structures or legacy controls. The CISOs below stepped into early or fast scaling environments and built security from the ground up so their companies could grow with confidence.
Jason Lee, CISO, Snowflake
Jason Lee joined Snowflake during a period of intense expansion. He built a security program that supports a cloud data platform used by global enterprises. His work shaped Snowflake’s approach to secure architecture, trust and compliance.
Marnie Wilking, CISO, Booking.com
Marnie Wilking is known for her time at Wayfair where she established a formal security program during rapid e commerce growth. She built processes that helped the business scale across markets and supported the company’s digital operations.
David Bradbury, CISO, Okta
David Bradbury joined Okta while the company was scaling identity services for enterprise clients. He built a cloud first security program that grew with Okta’s customer base and strengthened its approach to identity protection.
Building security in a high growth startup takes clarity, speed and a steady hand. The CISOs in this list shaped security programs that could keep up with rapid product cycles and rising customer demand. Their work shows that strong security does not slow a company down. It gives teams the confidence to move with purpose and serve a larger market.