Pennsylvania’s software industry spans enterprise platforms, SaaS companies, analytics providers, and specialized technology firms that build the digital tools powering modern organizations. As software systems increasingly manage sensitive data, operational workflows, and critical infrastructure, cybersecurity leadership plays a central role in protecting applications throughout the development lifecycle. The cybersecurity leaders featured here are responsible for securing software platforms, guiding risk management strategies, and ensuring that security is embedded into modern development environments.
Jay Miller — Chief Information Security Officer, Paessler GmbH
Jay Miller serves as Chief Information Security Officer at Paessler GmbH, a global provider of network monitoring software. Based in Pennsylvania while working remotely, Miller brings extensive experience across cybersecurity program leadership, vulnerability management, and penetration testing. Earlier in his career, he spent significant time supporting large-scale IT operations in Pittsburgh, including roles within municipal infrastructure. His leadership focuses on integrating security into cloud platforms and SaaS development environments while aligning enterprise security programs with major compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, ISO 27001, and SOC standards.
Rob Lewis — Director of Cybersecurity, Blackbaud
Rob Lewis leads the Information Security Office at Blackbaud, where he oversees governance, risk, and compliance programs along with security awareness, customer trust initiatives, and executive cybersecurity reporting. With nearly 15 years of experience across technology, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors, Lewis specializes in building risk-based security programs aligned with industry frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST CSF. Prior to Blackbaud, he led cybersecurity governance initiatives at Argo AI and spent a decade in Big Four advisory roles focused on IT risk and security frameworks.
Tom Cibelli — Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer, Bentley Systems
Tom Cibelli serves as Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Bentley Systems, a global software company specializing in infrastructure engineering solutions. Over more than a decade with the organization, Cibelli has held several leadership roles spanning information security, engineering, and enterprise technology operations. His background as a software engineer and technology leader provides a deep understanding of the development lifecycle, enabling him to integrate security practices into complex enterprise software platforms.
Jeff Burk — Chief Technology Officer & Chief Information Security Officer, Rimsys
Jeff Burk serves as both Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at Rimsys, a company focused on regulatory management software for the medical technology sector. In this dual leadership role, he oversees product strategy, engineering, technology operations, and security governance. Burk’s work centers on building secure SaaS platforms while aligning product innovation with security and operational resilience.
Securing the Software Ecosystem
Software companies sit at the center of modern digital infrastructure, providing the platforms and tools organizations depend on daily. Cybersecurity leaders in this industry ensure that applications remain resilient against evolving threats while supporting secure development and cloud operations. The professionals featured here are helping strengthen Pennsylvania’s role as a hub for secure and innovative software development.
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