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Checkmarx appoints Kobi Sivilya as CISO and CIO

Original title: Checkmarx Appoints Kobi Sivilya as Chief Information Security Officer

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Sivilya previously led security and IT at Outbrain and security engineering at Fireblocks.

Checkmarx announced on November 5 that Kobi Sivilya will serve as chief information security officer and chief information officer. He will oversee security, IT, and business applications for the company's global operations. Sivilya previously was CISO and VP of IT at Outbrain and VP of Security Engineering at Fireblocks.

Key facts
  • The appointment was announced from Mountain View on November 5.
  • Checkmarx's CEO said Sivilya has more than 20 years of experience.
  • He will align internal security and IT with the company's application-security business.
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