Our Team
Visionaries with a purpose
Steadfast and Experienced
The SafeGuard Cyber leadership team is focused and deliberate, providing guidance and support to one another and our customers.
Jim Zuffoletti
CEO & Co-FounderJim is the CEO & Co-Founder at SafeGuard Cyber and is an industry visionary in risk management, security, and compliance technology.
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Jim Zuffoletti
CEO & Co-FounderJim is the CEO & Co-Founder at SafeGuard Cyber and is an industry visionary in risk management, security, and compliance technology. He guides all aspects of organizational growth at SafeGuard Cyber, leading the development and execution of long-term strategies while delivering shareholder value. Jim has long recognized that business would be conducted beyond the traditional security perimeter to transformational digital and social media channels, and has played a pivotal role in establishing SafeGuard Cyber as a platform that secures human connections by providing visibility, security, and compliance across communication channels, at scale. Jim has been a founder of start-up organizations as both an entrepreneur and an intrapreneur for the past 30 years.
Otavio Freire
CTO & Co-FounderOtavio is the President, CTO & Co-Founder at SafeGuard Cyber, responsible for developing and innovating the company’s security and compliance platform and providing global enterprise customers with visibility and protection across social media and digital channels.
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Otavio Freire
CTO & Co-FounderOtavio is the President, CTO & Co-Founder at SafeGuard Cyber, responsible for developing and innovating the company’s security and compliance platform and providing global enterprise customers with visibility and protection across social media and digital channels. Otavio is an entrepreneur and executive with extensive experience in R&D, product development, business development, and engineering for cybersecurity and risk-based systems. He possesses deep expertise in social media applications, internet commerce, and IT, serving the pharmaceutical, financial services, high-tech, and government verticals. Otavio is recognized in the Who’s, Who in Cybersecurity by Onalytica and has served as an expert advisor to major government organizations in the EU and United States.
Frank Policastro
Chief Financial and Business Operations OfficerFrank Policastro is the Chief Financial and Business Operations Officer for SafeGuard Cyber, responsible for strategic planning, implementation, and management of all financial activities as well as leading all business operations functions.
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Frank Policastro
Chief Financial and Business Operations OfficerFrank Policastro is the Chief Financial and Business Operations Officer for SafeGuard Cyber, responsible for strategic planning, implementation, and management of all financial activities as well as leading all business operations functions. He has over 17 years of strategically focused financial and operational leadership experience gained across multiple industries with an emphasis on high-growth cybersecurity and technology companies, to include privately held, investor backed, and publicly traded entities. In addition, he has been instrumental in leading successful capital raises and M&A transactions, driving shareholder value.
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Rusty Carter
Chief Product OfficerRusty is the Chief Product Officer at SafeGuard Cyber, providing strategic direction for the company’s digital risk protection platform and solutions that secure human connections.
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Rusty Carter
Chief Product OfficerRusty is the Chief Product Officer at SafeGuard Cyber, providing strategic direction for the company’s digital risk protection platform and solutions that secure human connections. He possesses over 15 years of cybersecurity and product leadership experience in delivering growth and long-term value to venture, private equity, and publicly traded companies that have led to multiple successful outcomes, including acquisitions. Rusty has held product leadership positions at several cybersecurity companies, where he has overseen new product introductions, line expansions, and exponential growth in enterprise and consumer security products.
Jim Ting
SVP, Engineering, Professional Services and Cloud ServicesJim is the Senior Vice President of Engineering, Professional Services, and Cloud Services at SafeGuard Cyber and is responsible for overall engineering, technology development, CISO, and cloud operations.
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Jim Ting
SVP, Engineering, Professional Services and Cloud ServicesJim is the Senior Vice President of Engineering, Professional Services, and Cloud Services at SafeGuard Cyber and is responsible for overall engineering, technology development, CISO, and cloud operations. He oversees multiple onshore and offshore development centers, cloud hosting operations, vendor management, IT, and project sponsorship. Jim is also responsible for professional services projects and implementations. An executive and entrepreneur with over 25 years of progressive IT and hands-on experience managing, Jim develops and implements software applications, services, and solutions.
Lisa Hayashi
SVP, MarketingLisa is the Senior Vice President of Marketing at SafeGuard Cyber, responsible for the company’s global marketing strategy that is positioned around the safeguarding of human connections.
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Lisa Hayashi
SVP, MarketingLisa is the Senior Vice President of Marketing at SafeGuard Cyber, responsible for the company’s global marketing strategy that is positioned around the safeguarding of human connections. In her role, she develops integrated marketing programs across brand, corporate, product, and customer marketing. Lisa directs SafeGuard Cyber’s demand generation, corporate communications, public relations, and event marketing activities, and she plays a pivotal role in fundraising, rebrand positioning, and presenting GTM strategy to investors. Her team bridges the gap between complicated cyber technology and applying it to real world use cases and clients. Lisa was recognized as one of the Top 25 Women Leaders in Cybersecurity by The Software Report in 2021.
Robert Freeman
SVP, Sales & Customer SuccessRobert is the Senior Vice President of Sales and Customer Success at SafeGuard Cyber, leading teams in fast growth environments to achieve high quality standards and improve P&L while maintaining customer satisfaction.
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Robert Freeman
SVP, Sales & Customer SuccessRobert is the Senior Vice President of Sales and Customer Success at SafeGuard Cyber, leading teams in fast growth environments to achieve high quality standards and improve P&L while maintaining customer satisfaction. Through development and implementation of processes, Robert integrates sales forecasting and predictability models, while coaching personnel on the leadership and communication skills they need to thrive. He is an expert in building C-level relationships and closing and managing large multi-national accounts.
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Ruben Jimenez
VP, Machine Learning and Data AnalyticsRuben Jimenez is the Vice President of Machine Learning and Data Analytics, where he is responsible for developing machine learning services that support both platform and customer-specific risk analysis.
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Ruben Jimenez
VP, Machine Learning and Data AnalyticsRuben Jimenez is the Vice President of Machine Learning and Data Analytics, where he is responsible for developing machine learning services that support both platform and customer-specific risk analysis. He uses analytics to deliver business intelligence to customers and internal stakeholders. Ruben has more than 20 years of experience in designing, developing, and deploying software applications.
Kevin Walter
VP, Product MarketingKevin Walter is the Vice President of Product Marketing at SafeGuard Cyber, responsible for guiding product strategy, positioning, and competitive intelligence across key markets and channels.
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Kevin Walter
VP, Product MarketingKevin Walter is the Vice President of Product Marketing at SafeGuard Cyber, responsible for guiding product strategy, positioning, and competitive intelligence across key markets and channels. Prior to joining SafeGuard Cyber, he served as Senior Director of Product Management and Strategy for the Information Management & Governance Group at Hewlett-Packard Enterprise. Earlier in his career, Kevin worked in senior product management roles at EMC and Legato Systems.
Karen Kukoda
VP, Strategic PartnershipsKaren Kukoda is the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at SafeGuard Cyber and is responsible for the strategic development and growth of collaborative partnerships, as well as go-to-market activity.
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Karen Kukoda
VP, Strategic PartnershipsKaren Kukoda is the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at SafeGuard Cyber and is responsible for the strategic development and growth of collaborative partnerships, as well as go-to-market activity. In this role, she creates and implements successful strategic partnerships and business development plans. Her work includes aligning top industry companies and partners with SafeGuard Cyber executives, negotiating commercial contracts, and furthering a deep understanding of technology integrations for internal and external stakeholders.
Steve Chien
VP, Architecture and Cloud ServicesSteve Chien is the Vice President of Architecture & Cloud Services at SafeGuard Cyber, where he oversees the application architectural framework and cloud infrastructure.
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Steve Chien
VP, Architecture and Cloud ServicesSteve Chien is the Vice President of Architecture & Cloud Services at SafeGuard Cyber, where he oversees the application architectural framework and cloud infrastructure. He possesses more than 25 years of experience in identifying and developing innovative technologies for R&D, guiding development life-cycle methodologies, and driving end-to-end operations and services of the infrastructure.
Kristina Case
VP, Sales, AmericasKristina Case is the Vice President of Sales, Americas for SafeGuard Cyber, responsible for driving strategic growth, increasing new business and bottom-line revenue, and implementing sales process and methodology.
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Kristina Case
VP, Sales, AmericasKristina Case is the Vice President of Sales, Americas for SafeGuard Cyber, responsible for driving strategic growth, increasing new business and bottom-line revenue, and implementing sales process and methodology. Kristina possesses more than 20 years of technology experience, primarily focused around cybersecurity and data security. She has a successful track record that includes many executive leadership positions and recognized sales and marketing achievements.
Radha Anand
Director of Professional ServicesRadha Anand is the Director of Professional Services at SafeGuard Cyber, responsible for managing key customer and partner implementations, and working closely with internal teams to execute the campaigns that secure human connections.
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Radha Anand
Director of Professional ServicesRadha Anand is the Director of Professional Services at SafeGuard Cyber, responsible for managing key customer and partner implementations, and working closely with internal teams to execute the campaigns that secure human connections. She has significant experience in ownership of the complete customer success lifecycle, implementations, account management, and ongoing customer satisfaction. Radha is PMP and CSM certified, and previously managed the customization and successful roll out of multiple products for the global medical affairs division of a major pharmaceutical company.
Fallon Martin
Director of People OperationsFallon Martin is the Director of People Operations at SafeGuard Cyber, responsible for leading all aspects of human resources and people management and supporting business operations functions.
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Fallon Martin
Director of People OperationsFallon Martin is the Director of People Operations at SafeGuard Cyber, responsible for leading all aspects of human resources and people management and supporting business operations functions. A strategic and innovative leader, Fallon drives organizational success through application of effective process, policy, and team-building principles. In this role on the SafeGuard Cyber executive team, she also aligns formal strategic planning processes and identifies efficiencies to scale the business.
Storm Swendsboe
Director of Threat IntelligenceStorm Swendsboe is the Director of Threat Intelligence at SafeGuard Cyber where he runs intelligence, supporting efforts in sales, marketing, and product development.
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Storm Swendsboe
Director of Threat IntelligenceStorm Swendsboe is the Director of Threat Intelligence at SafeGuard Cyber where he runs intelligence, supporting efforts in sales, marketing, and product development. He previously worked at iSight Partners, FireEye, and built the Analysts Services team at Recorded Future. He is highly experienced in crafting and supporting custom intelligence products tailored to client needs.
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Dave DeWalt
Managing Director, NightDragonDave DeWalt is a veteran CEO, advisor, and investor who has led companies, from startups to the Fortune 500, on a transformational journey of success.
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Dave DeWalt
Managing Director, NightDragonDave DeWalt is a veteran CEO, advisor, and investor who has led companies, from startups to the Fortune 500, on a transformational journey of success. Focused on technology and cybersecurity, Dave helped create more than $20 billion of shareholder value during his 15-plus years as President and CEO of three major companies. That includes driving the most successful cybersecurity IPO ever in 2013, and leading the largest all-cash deal in technology history in 2010. Today, he serves as Managing Director of AllegisCyber as well as investor and board member in the world’s most innovative companies such as Delta Airlines, Five9, Forescout, Phantom Cyber, Claroty, Team8, DataTribe, Illusive Networks, and Optiv.
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Spencer Tall
Managing Director, AllegisCyberSpencer’s focus has been security and enterprise SaaS related technologies.
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Spencer Tall
Managing Director, AllegisCyberSpencer’s focus has been security and enterprise SaaS related technologies. He is an experienced seed and early stage investor, who assists young companies and their founders in recruiting and strategic relationships. Prior to Allegis, he was co-founder of APV Technology Ventures, an early stage technology fund. He was also co-owner of Asia Pacific Ventures, a business advisory and consulting firm that focused on strategic relationships throughout Asia. During his tenure at APV, he worked with more than 50 companies in the USA, and consulted for large enterprises including Canon, Fujitsu, NEC, Sega, and Sony.
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Morgan Kyauk
Partner, NightDragonMorgan Kyauk possesses a wealth of experience leading M&A transactions for companies of all sizes - from late stage, pre-IPO companies to large, serial acquirers.
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Morgan Kyauk
Partner, NightDragonMorgan Kyauk possesses a wealth of experience leading M&A transactions for companies of all sizes - from late stage, pre-IPO companies to large, serial acquirers. Previously, Morgan was the Vice President of Corporate Development at FireEye, where he was responsible for the evaluation, execution, and integration of all acquisition, investment, and strategic partnering activity for the company. Morgan has also held corporate development leadership roles at a variety of technology companies, including Dropbox, Juniper Networks, and HP. Morgan began his career advising technology companies on M&A activity while at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Morgan received his MBA from Wharton and his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Economics from the University of California, Berkeley.