IRVINE, Calif. — Global security and facility services provider Allied Universal today announces the appointment of Jordan Avnaim as Global Chief Information Security Officer. Avnaim will be responsible for the company’s global cybersecurity strategy and operations.
Avnaim brings more than 20 years of experience to this role and “will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive, risk-based cybersecurity program designed to help protect Allied Universal employees, systems, data and technology platforms against evolving cyber threats,” the announcement says.
Reporting to global general counsel Loretta Cecil, he will also “oversee and manage the company’s cybersecurity resources and teams, working closely with [Allied Universal’s] technology, legal, operations and business teams across more than 100 countries and territories,” according to the company announcement.
Why Did Allied Universal Add Jordan Avnaim as CISO?
“Protecting our people, systems and data is fundamental to our ability to serve customers and operate effectively around the world,” says Steve Jones, global chairman and CEO of Allied Universal, in the company announcement.
“Jordan is an accomplished cybersecurity leader who combines deep technical expertise with a clear understanding of business operations and enterprise risk. His leadership will help us continue to strengthen our cyber resilience while supporting the innovation and responsible growth of our company,” he says.
“Experienced in developing and leading cybersecurity, technology risk and regulatory compliance programs for large, complex global organizations,” Avnaim has “advised boards and executive leadership teams, strengthened enterprise security capabilities and built high-performing teams focused on protecting critical infrastructure, sensitive information and business operations,” according to the company announcement.
“Jordan brings an exceptional combination of cybersecurity leadership, enterprise risk management experience and sound business judgment,” says Cecil in the announcement. “He has demonstrated an ability to translate complex technical risks into clear business priorities, respond effectively when incidents occur and establish accountability across large global organizations.
“Jordan will provide independent oversight and transparency while enabling close collaboration with our technology and operational leadership,” she says.
What is Avnaim’s Resume?
Previously, Avnaim served as chief information security officer at Hyundai AutoEver America and at Entrust Corp., where he was responsible for the company’s global information security program across more than 150 countries, 40 offices and 20 data centers. He also held several senior technology risk and information security leadership positions at the Capital Group Companies.
Avnaim holds a master of engineering in management of technology with an emphasis in information security and risk management and a bachelor of engineering in computer engineering and mathematics from Vanderbilt University.
He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certified Information Systems Auditor and a member of InfraGard, ISACA and ISC2.
“I am honored to join Allied Universal and support an organization whose mission is centered on helping keep people and businesses safe,” says Avnaim in the company announcement. “Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility that requires strong governance, operational readiness and collaboration across every part of an organization.
“I look forward to working with colleagues around the world to further strengthen Allied Universal’s cybersecurity capabilities, protect its critical assets and support the company’s long-term growth,” he says.
