F5 Networks names Samir Sherif SVP CISO

F5 announced the appointment of Samir Sherif as SVP and Chief Information Security Officer or CISO . In this role, Sherif will lead F5’s enterprise cybersecurity strategy and security culture, evolve F5’s security capabilities and resilience, oversee cybersecurity standards and programs for F5’s products and services, and showcase to customers and the broader industry the value of F5’s security solutions. As a seasoned CISO and an expert in application security, Sherif’s arrival marks a significant addition to F5’s leadership team. His previous tenure as CISO at both Absolute Software and Imperva, coupled with an extensive career at Citigroup-culminating as the Global Head of Application Security-has equipped Sherif with considerable experience in helping organizations around the globe navigate today’s complex security, resilience, and compliance landscape