New York’s entertainment industry operates at the intersection of global media, digital streaming, gaming, and intellectual property. From live betting platforms and film studios to publishing and streaming networks, these organizations manage vast volumes of consumer data, proprietary content, and real-time digital infrastructure. Cybersecurity leaders in this sector play a critical role in protecting revenue streams, safeguarding creative assets, and ensuring uninterrupted audience experiences.
JJ Agha — Chief Information Security Officer and Senior Vice President, FanDuel
JJ Agha serves as Chief Information Security Officer and Senior Vice President at FanDuel, where he oversees cybersecurity, enterprise technology, and platform operations in one of the world’s largest online gaming environments. He partners closely with executive leadership and the Board to manage cyber risk and regulatory posture. His leadership focuses on building scalable security programs that enable growth while protecting customer trust and platform resilience.
Michael Palmer — Chief Information Security Officer, Hearst
Michael Palmer is Chief Information Security Officer at Hearst, where he leads enterprise security strategy across one of the largest global media and publishing organizations. He specializes in aligning cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives, ensuring risk mitigation without slowing operational agility. His leadership emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, organizational awareness, and building resilient security programs in fast-moving media environments.
Carlos Rethana — Chief Information Security Officer and Senior Vice President Global Technology, AMC Networks
Carlos Rethana serves as Chief Information Security Officer and Senior Vice President Global Technology at AMC Networks, where he leads cybersecurity and global technology operations. With decades of experience spanning telecommunications and media, he has built and matured security and infrastructure programs supporting international broadcast and streaming services. His leadership ensures secure delivery of content while maintaining operational continuity across global media platforms.
Erick Cano — Senior Director, Cybersecurity Capabilities, Paramount
Erick Cano is Senior Director of Cybersecurity Capabilities at Paramount, where he leads security engineering and operational capabilities supporting global media production and distribution. His career spans leadership roles across media, retail, and enterprise environments, including positions at Condé Nast and CHANEL. He focuses on strengthening enterprise security architecture, improving resilience, and protecting digital media ecosystems from evolving threats.
Scott Garber — Head of Information Technology and Cybersecurity, A24
Scott Garber leads information technology and cybersecurity at A24, where he oversees infrastructure and security strategy supporting film production and global distribution. His leadership bridges technology operations and cybersecurity, ensuring secure creative workflows and protecting intellectual property. With experience in consulting and enterprise IT leadership, he specializes in building flexible, secure systems that support fast-growing creative organizations.
Securing the Creative and Digital Backbone of Global Entertainment
As entertainment companies increasingly operate as digital platforms, cybersecurity leadership has become essential to protecting intellectual property, customer data, and real-time content delivery. These leaders ensure that streaming platforms, studios, and gaming environments remain resilient against evolving cyber threats. Continue exploring how cybersecurity leadership extends into consumer-facing sectors in CISOs to Watch in the State of New York’s Retail Industry, where security teams protect payment systems, customer data, and the digital infrastructure behind modern commerce.