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Mesh Security Expands Advisory Board with Industry Experts

Mesh Security, known for its revolutionary approach in enterprise security, has recently announced the appointment of five prominent figures in the cybersecurity realm to its strategic advisory board. This initiative aims at addressing the growing complexity of security threats and enhancing product priorities amid the transformation of the digital landscape.

Understanding the Context

Most security teams are equipped with various tools intended to manage and mitigate risks. However, they often struggle with an essential element: a cohesive understanding of how identities, assets, exposures, and controls interconnect in potentially exploitable ways. This disconnected context can lead to vulnerabilities that malicious actors may exploit.

Meet the New Advisors

The newly inducted advisors come from diverse backgrounds, bringing a wealth of knowledge and strategic insight. They include:
1. Yiannis Vassiliades - Currently a CISO in Residence at Zscaler, he has a profound experience span of nearly thirty years in cybersecurity and previously held the Chief Product Officer position at Ostrich Cyber-Risk.
2. Jack Nelson - Serving as CISO and Deputy General Counsel at Ivanti, he focuses on merging cybersecurity with enterprise risk management and legal strategy.
3. Guy Avnor - As the CISO at Sapiens, he leads information security for the global insurance software provider, ensuring robust protection of vital information assets.
4. Jeff Schiemann - The former CISO of AMINA Bank, Schiemann was acknowledged as a finalist for the Swiss CISO of the Year award in 2025, bringing invaluable insight from regulated banking security.
5. Dr. Chase Cunningham - Known as