Former General Manager of RSA’s Security Intelligence Business Brings Extensive Advanced Threat Detection Experience
NEWTON, Mass. – January 30, 2013 – Cyber-Ark® Software, a leading global information security provider for protecting and managing critical applications, identities and sensitive information, today announced the appointment of John Worrall as chief marketing officer (CMO). Worrall will be responsible for leading the development and communications of the company’s marketing vision and advanced threat strategy, while building on Cyber-Ark’s global leadership in key markets such as financial services, energy/utilities, government, healthcare, and more.
“In addition to existing compliance and audit requirements, the evolution of the advanced threat landscape is forcing organizations to address the security challenges inherent in privileged and shared user accounts as the first step in protecting their valuable assets from the inside-out,” said Udi Mokady, president and CEO of Cyber-Ark Software. “John’s vision, experience and marketing leadership in the advanced threat and compliance solutions markets are a perfect fit for Cyber-Ark and will help us continue to address the needs of our customers.”
Worrall brings more than 15 years of global information security business management, marketing and product management experience to Cyber-Ark, the recognized leader in privileged account security. Prior to joining the company, Worrall was the executive vice president for CounterTack, a provider of advanced threat detection to large enterprises and government organizations. In addition, Worrall spent two years as the vice president and general manager of RSA’s security intelligence businesses, where he grew revenues in excess of 45 percent and expanded their global business. He also served as RSA’s senior vice president of marketing for four years, where he led the RSA Security global marketing efforts.
“This is an exciting time to be joining the market leader in privileged account security,”said Worrall. “Organizations now understand that privileged accounts are much more than an identity management problem, and require the targeted yet comprehensive protection, accountability and intelligence capabilities that only Cyber-Ark can provide. I look forward to contributing to the continued hyper-growth of the company.”
