Palo Alto sits at the center of Silicon Valley and the global cybersecurity industry. The city is home to leading technology companies, fast-growing startups, and many influential security executives. This list highlights ten CISOs and security leaders shaping the future of cybersecurity through their strategy, innovation, and leadership.
Haider Pasha
Chief Security Officer, EMEA and LATAM | Palo Alto Networks
Haider Pasha is a key security leader at Palo Alto Networks. He helps large organizations strengthen resilience across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. His views on AI-driven threats and security modernization make him one of the most respected voices in the industry.
Niall Browne
Former CISO | Palo Alto Networks
Niall Browne served as CISO for Palo Alto Networks and later took on advisory and executive roles in the wider cybersecurity community. He is known for building strong enterprise security programs and advancing identity-focused and cloud-first strategies.
Rinki Sethi
Former Senior Security Leader | Palo Alto Networks
Rinki Sethi spent part of her career leading security functions at Palo Alto Networks before becoming CISO for several global technology companies. She promotes strong security culture, privacy-forward design, and leadership development across the industry.
M.K. Palmore
Former Field CISO (Americas) | Palo Alto Networks
M.K. Palmore brought federal experience from the FBI into his role as Field CISO for Palo Alto Networks. His work blends public-sector knowledge with enterprise cybersecurity operations. He remains an active industry advisor and strategic voice on cyber risk and governance.
Chad Cragle
CISO | Deepwatch
Chad Cragle leads security at Deepwatch, a major managed security operations provider. He has built robust governance models and compliance programs and works with enterprise clients that rely on outsourced detection and response. His work influences how organizations adopt managed security services.
Michael Gregg
Cybersecurity Leader | Former State CISO
Michael Gregg managed statewide cybersecurity programs and later supported security strategy connected to Palo Alto Networks. His background in public-sector modernization and large-scale cyber operations adds important insight to the Bay Area’s security landscape.
Lee Klarich
Chief Product and Technology Officer | Palo Alto Networks
Lee Klarich oversees product direction and technology vision for Palo Alto Networks. While not a CISO, his decisions shape how CISOs across sectors defend networks, adopt cloud security tools, and modernize their operations.
Karim Temsamani
President, Next-Generation Security | Palo Alto Networks
Karim Temsamani leads next-generation security strategy across cloud, network, and security operations. His work shows where enterprise cybersecurity is heading, especially for companies moving to cloud-native architecture and integrated security platforms.
BJ Jenkins
President | Palo Alto Networks
BJ Jenkins helps guide global strategy at Palo Alto Networks. He influences where the company invests, which technologies it advances, and how it supports enterprise clients. His decisions impact the tools and capabilities available to CISOs worldwide.
Meerah Rajavel
Chief Information Officer | Palo Alto Networks
Meerah Rajavel leads global IT operations and partners closely with security teams. Her work shows how modern organizations bring IT, cloud operations, and cybersecurity under a unified strategy. She plays a key role in shaping internal security practices.
Palo Alto remains a major force in cybersecurity, with leaders across product, IT, and security operations influencing global standards. The executives on this list help guide how organizations manage cyber risk, approach AI-driven threats, and build long-term resilience.