Beyond Identity Expands Leadership Team to Drive Strategic Growth and Innovation

In a significant move to bolster its presence in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, Beyond Identity has appointed three seasoned leaders to its executive management team. These appointments are set to enhance the company's strategic growth initiatives and accelerate its mission of eliminating identity-based attacks through robust identity and access management (IAM) solutions.

New Appointments

Ligeia Zeruto: Head of Federal, Defense, and International Expansion

Ligeia Zeruto has joined as the Head of Federal, Defense, and International Expansion, bringing a wealth of experience garnered from both public and private sectors. Previously, she held influential roles at Amazon Web Services, where she served as Chief of Staff and Global Senior Manager for Technology Partner sales for the public sector. In addition to her extensive corporate background, Zeruto has a commendable military career, having served 23 years as a US Army counterintelligence and cyber-warfare officer. Her experience includes vital assignments at notable agencies such as the U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency.

Jasson Casey, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Beyond Identity, expressed, “Ligeia's expertise in developing national cybersecurity strategies aligns perfectly with our goal of expanding our footprint in federal and defense sectors. Her insights will be critical as we tailor our offerings to meet the unique needs of federal agencies.”

Bob Burke: Chief Information Security Officer

Bob Burke, previously serving as Vice President of Security and Infrastructure, has been promoted to Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). His impressive tenure illustrated his capacity to oversee crucial areas including cloud operations and infrastructure security for all business lines. His dual role as a security practitioner and product architect played a significant role in ensuring the availability and performance of Beyond Identity’s corporate systems and services.

“Bob’s promotion reaffirms our commitment to upholding the highest standards in security,” noted Casey. “His leadership will help us navigate the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape and safeguard our clients.”

Louis Marascio: Chief Technology Officer

Louis Marascio, with over 25 years of experience across multiple sectors including quantitative trading and data analytics, has been elevated to Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Before his promotion, Marascio was a Senior Product Architect at Beyond Identity, where he played a pivotal role in advancing the company’s mission to secure its users’ livelihoods.

Casey commented, “Louis’s rich experience and innovative approach are vital for driving our technological strategy and enhancing our product development.”

About Beyond Identity

Beyond Identity stands as a pioneering force in delivering secure IAM solutions that prioritize zero trust principles. Its architecture is designed to fortify defenses against various cyber threats such as phishing and brute force attacks. Offering a frictionless passwordless experience alongside continuous device security, Beyond Identity serves an impressive roster of clients, including Snowflake and Cornell University.

The company’s commitment to security extends through its robust integration capabilities with prominent identity providers such as Okta and Microsoft, ensuring a seamless user experience. As it moves forward under the guidance of its newly appointed leaders, Beyond Identity aims to cement its position as a reliable ally in the fight against identity-based cyber threats.

To learn more about Beyond Identity's innovative solutions, visit beyondidentity.com.