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DirectDefense Appoints Global Security and Privacy Expert David Doyle as Head of vCISO Services

DirectDefense, a leading information security services company, today announced that David Doyle has joined the company to lead and scale its vCISO services. Doyle brings more than 30 years of experie...

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Security and privacy executive with tenure at global organizations TikTok, Apple and Hawaiian Airlines will lead and scale the company’s vCISO service offering

DENVER: DirectDefense, a leading information security services company, today announced that David Doyle has joined the company to lead and scale its vCISO services. Doyle brings more than 30 years of experience establishing, scaling, assessing, and advising on cybersecurity and privacy programs. He has held corporate leadership positions at companies such as Apple, TikTok, Kaiser Permanente, Hawaiian Airlines, and Constellation Energy, as well as thought leadership roles at ASIS International, ISACA, and the Institute for Applied Network Security. In his role as Head of vCISO services, Doyle will spearhead the growth and development of DirectDefense’s vCISO service offerings, while also serving as a principal consultant and trusted advisor to clients.

“David Doyle’s exceptional track record of leadership in cybersecurity and privacy makes him the perfect fit to lead our vCISO services,” said Jim Broome, President and CTO of DirectDefense. “His extensive expertise will be instrumental to the strategic growth of our vCISO service offering and empower our clients to embrace security as a critical enabler for growth and innovation. Bringing David on board underscores our commitment to delivering innovative services to our clients and marks a significant step forward in delivering scalable and impactful security programs that drive measurable results.”

Most recently, Doyle was a global privacy leader at TikTok and, prior to that, he served as a Business Information Security Officer with Kaiser Permanente and Apple. He has also served as the CISO for Hawaiian Airlines and Council Chairman at ASIS International. With a proven track record in security and privacy, Doyle brings unmatched expertise in building and scaling security operations. His extensive experience as a security leader coupled with his knowledge of compliance, governance and security programs will be instrumental in creating vCISO services aligned with customer needs.

“This is an exciting time to join the talented team at DirectDefense and contribute to growing the vCISO business,” said Doyle. “The company is in an enviable market position with its flexible, customized security solutions and ability to operate as a true partner. I look forward to helping clients adopt advanced security practices, implement risk mitigation strategies, and align their cybersecurity initiatives with overall business strategies to enhance resilience and efficiency.”

At DirectDefense, Doyle will leverage his extensive experience to design and implement scalable and repeatable delivery models for the company’s vCISO services. His responsibilities will encompass designing and executing robust security strategies tailored to client needs, conducting comprehensive risk assessments, and guiding organizations through the complex landscape of regulatory compliance. He will also work to align cybersecurity initiatives with broader business objectives, ensuring that security becomes a driver of innovation rather than a barrier.

About DirectDefense, Inc.

DirectDefense provides enterprise risk assessments, penetration testing, ICS/SCADA security services, and 24/7 managed security services for companies of all sizes. Focused on building security resiliency, the firm offers comprehensive security testing services with specialization in application security, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and compliance assurance testing. Its team of highly talented consultants has worked with the majority of the Fortune 100 companies, in industries such as power and utility, gaming, retail, financial, media, travel, aerospace, healthcare, and technology. More information can be found at www.directdefense.com.

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Fonte: Business Wire

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