Veteran security executive will lend expertise in security innovation to accelerate BigID’s data protection offerings and initiatives
BigID, the leader in data discovery and intelligence for privacy, protection and perspective, today announced Jim Routh as a new strategic advisor. With over 30 years of experience, he brings a deep expertise in cybersecurity and risk management from previous senior leadership roles at Fortune 1000 companies, including MassMutual, CVS, Aetna, KPMG, DTCC and American Express. As Chief Information Security Officer at MassMutual, he also established its data protection program, which is currently using BigID for its critical data protection capabilities.
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As an advisor, Jim will provide strategic guidance to BigID’s leadership team and advise on cybersecurity and data protection product innovation. Widely recognized in the cybersecurity sphere as “the CISO for CISOs,” Jim is known for his unwavering commitment to sharing information and applying innovation to cybersecurity control implementation for enterprises. He has won numerous industry awards as a cybersecurity luminary, including the Security Alliance Award for Innovation and the ISE Luminary Leadership Award.
“Jim is one of the most well-respected security minds in the world, establishing himself as a go-to expert when it comes to advancing enterprise security strategies and goals,” said Dimitri Sirota, Co-founder and CEO of BigID. “As BigID enters its next stage of growth, his perspective and advice will be instrumental in supporting our continued growth in the data protection and cybersecurity market. We are thrilled to welcome him to the BigID team.”