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Paul Calatayud

Paul Calatayud
Paul is the Chief Information Security & Privacy Officer (CISO/CPO) at Aqua. He is a cybersecurity industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups. Prior to joining Aqua, Paul served as Chief Security Officer at Palo Alto Networks and Chief Technology Officer for Firemon. Before that, he held CISO roles at Surescripts, Vesta, and executive roles at UnitedHealth Group and BestBuy. Paul holds multiple certifications, including CISSP, CISA, CISM, and GCIH, and has a B.S. in information technology, an M.S. in information security, and a Ph.D. in leadership. Outside of work, he enjoys snowmobiling and home construction.
The Russia-Ukraine Cyber Attacks: A CISO’s Advice

The Russia-Ukraine Cyber Attacks: A CISO’s Advice

The devastating events in Ukraine have already affected millions of lives and organizations, with profound consequences extending far beyond the region. As the conflict continues to unfold, companies in the US and around the world are facing the growing risk of aggressive Russian cyberattacks. In the face of these …

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Transforming Cloud Native Security: The Allure of Becoming Aqua's CISO

Transforming Cloud Native Security: The Allure of Becoming Aqua's CISO

Cybersecurity has always been to me the most fascinating thing on the planet. I was lucky to discover my passion and get exposed to the security world early on, when the industry was just taking shape. More than two decades later, as companies are rapidly shifting to the cloud and deploying digital services, I’m …

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