Jason Haddix, renowned cybersecurity leader and expert, has been appointed as Field Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Flare, a global frontrunner in Threat Exposure Management. Haddix is recognised for his two-decade-long career in the cybersecurity arena, where he has held several high-profile positions.
Haddix, also known by his web handle 'jhaddix', currently leads Arcanum Information Security as its CEO and provides key training services. He is noted for his earlier tenures as the CISO of Ubisoft and Buddobot, Head of Trust/Security/Operations at Bugcrowd, Director of Penetration Testing at HP, and Lead Penetration Tester at Redspin.
His knowledge and contributions have echoed throughout the cybersecurity community, with a number of his talks focusing on offensive security methodology. Beyond this, he has been a frequent speaker at many prestigious security conferences, including DEFCON, BSides, BlackHat, RSA, OWASP, Nullcon, SANS, IANS, BruCon, and Toorcon.
Jason's remarkable background made him the preferred choice for Flare, commented CEO Norman Menz, "We are excited to welcome Jason to the Flare team as a strategic advisor. His exceptional background, depth of knowledge, and vision in cyber make him the perfect fit to help us accelerate our expansion and recognition as a leader in Threat Exposure Management." Menz further stated that Haddix's appointment is in line with their dedication to keeping up with the rapidly changing cyber-threat landscape and ensuring the highest security standards for their clients.
In his new advisory role, Jason is expected to utilise his extensive industry experience to build alliances within the cybersecurity community and influence the security strategies and product vision of Flare. Menz is confident that Jason's broad background will provide fresh insights and add value to Flare's approach in addressing significant security issues and shaping strategic initiatives.
The appointment also presents a distinctive opportunity for Haddix himself who remarked, "Joining Flare offers me a unique opportunity to contribute to the company’s mission of excellence in Cyber Threat Exposure Management while continuing my commitment to Arcanum." He expressed enthusiasm towards his future with Flare, articulating, "I’m excited to share my experience and work alongside Flare's talented team to drive forward-looking security initiatives and cutting-edge product features. I’m looking forward to being an integral part of Flare’s commitment to protecting customers and leveling the playing field for defenders in the cyber security realm."