Many of today’s most respected CISOs built their careers in the military or intelligence community. Their backgrounds in discipline, threat analysis, and mission-critical operations prepared them for the complex demands of modern cybersecurity.
Joseph “Rich” Baich
A former Information Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy, Baich served as CISO at the CIA. He has held CISO roles at AIG and Wells Fargo and is known for his leadership in enterprise security and risk programs.
Justin Bingham
Bingham brings more than fifteen years of experience in threat intelligence and security operations. His mix of military and corporate security work shaped his approach to defending against advanced threats.
Dror Kashti
Kashti served over twenty five years in the Israel Defense Forces and retired as a Brigadier General. He led a Cyber Department in the IDF before moving into CISO roles in the private sector.
Jason Hamilton
Hamilton spent twenty two years in the U.S. Marine Corps before becoming CISO at Mutual of Omaha. His leadership style reflects his operational background.
Jonathan Trull
Trull began his career in military intelligence and later shifted into enterprise security leadership. He is now CISO at Qualys.
These leaders show how military and intelligence experience continues to shape the cybersecurity landscape. Their strategic mindset and ability to manage complex operations make them stand out in an industry facing constant pressure from fast moving threats.