Dave Bossio Joins Samsara as Chief Information Security Officer

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Samsara Inc. (NYSE: IOT) has appointed Dave Bossio as Chief Information Security Officer, bringing over 20 years of experience from Salesforce and Microsoft. Bossio will enhance Samsara's focus on information security, which is vital for the company serving approximately 14,500 global customers. CEO Sanjit Biswas emphasized the importance of security as the company scales. Bossio’s previous roles include senior vice president at Salesforce and head of Windows Security at Microsoft, showcasing his leadership in critical security areas.

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• Appointment of Dave Bossio as Chief Information Security Officer enhances leadership and security strategy.
• Bossio's extensive experience from Salesforce and Microsoft strengthens Samsara's information security focus.

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Bossio Brings More Than 20 Years of Experience in Leadership Roles at Salesforce and Microsoft

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Samsara Inc. (“Samsara”) (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, today announced Dave Bossio has joined the company as Chief Information Security Officer. Bossio is an industry veteran with over two decades of experience in information security and operating mission-critical services.

Dave Bossio, Chief Information Security Officer at Samsara. (Photo: Business Wire)

“At Samsara, information security is at the core of everything we do. We have approximately 14,500 core customers globally that rely on our critical infrastructure, and it’s paramount that we have the right leaders in place as we scale our team during this period of rapid expansion,” said Sanjit Biswas, CEO of Samsara. “Dave’s extensive background and leadership experience will further fortify Samsara’s holistic approach to information security, and I’m thrilled to welcome Dave to the Samsara team.”

“Samsara is digitally transforming the world of physical operations, and in the process elevating the safeguarding of customer data to a new level,” said Bossio. “Their security-centric philosophy drew me to the company. I look forward to furthering the work already underway and growing this world-class security team.”

Bossio’s expertise will bolster Samsara’s key information security focus areas including threat intelligence, vulnerability management, security engineering and operations, and incident management. Bossio joins Samsara after over three years at Salesforce, where he served as senior vice president, Security Integration, driving the information security strategy across all Salesforce business units and new acquisitions. Prior to Salesforce, he spent 17 years at Microsoft, where he was head of Windows Security and Platform Integrity. Among other notable achievements, Bossio led the Security program management team in the areas of public key infrastructure, cryptography, data protection, security services, and authentication in Windows Security.

Bossio also brings with him a breadth of leadership expertise. Serving as a Navy submarine officer, he was responsible for directing ship and nuclear power plant operations, including personnel development, equipment installation, maintenance, and training.

Learn more about how you can be part of Samsara's mission to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy at www.samsara.com/company/careers.

About Samsara

Samsara is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which allows businesses that depend on physical operations to harness IoT (Internet of Things) data to develop actionable business insights and improve their operations. Samsara operates in North America and Europe and serves tens of thousands of customers across a wide range of industries including transportation, wholesale and retail trade, construction, field services, logistics, utilities and energy, government, healthcare and education, manufacturing, and food and beverage. The company's mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.

Samsara is a registered trademark of Samsara Inc. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders.

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FAQ

Who is the new Chief Information Security Officer at Samsara Inc.?

The new Chief Information Security Officer at Samsara Inc. is Dave Bossio.

What is Dave Bossio's experience prior to joining Samsara Inc.?

Dave Bossio has over 20 years of experience, including leadership roles at Salesforce and Microsoft.

How many customers does Samsara Inc. serve globally?

Samsara Inc. serves approximately 14,500 core customers globally.

What is the stock symbol for Samsara Inc.?

The stock symbol for Samsara Inc. is IOT.