Tenable Appoints Cybersecurity Veteran Alex Tosheff to Board of Directors

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Tenable has appointed Alex Tosheff as an independent director to its board, effective September 28, 2022. Tosheff brings over 25 years of experience in business and technical leadership, currently serving as CSO at VMware. His past roles include CISO at PayPal and executive advisory board member for Tenable. Chairman Amit Yoran believes Tosheff’s expertise in complex cybersecurity environments will enhance Tenable's mission to help organizations manage cyber exposure. With around 40,000 global clients, including 60% of the Fortune 500, Tenable aims to revolutionize cybersecurity.

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• Appointment of Alex Tosheff, bringing over 25 years of cybersecurity leadership experience.
• Tosheff's expertise in modern operating environments enhances board capabilities.
• Potential for strengthened strategic direction with Tosheff's involvement.

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COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tenable®, the Cyber Exposure Management company, today announced that it has appointed Alex Tosheff as an independent director to its board of directors, effective September 28, 2022.

Tosheff has more than 25 years of business and technical leadership experience, currently serving as chief security officer (CSO) and senior vice president at VMware, a leading provider of multi-cloud services. He has served as an executive advisory board member for Tenable, as well as other leading technology organizations, including Zoom, vArmour and GoSecure.

“Alex’s expertise is invaluable,” said Amit Yoran, chairman and chief executive officer, Tenable. “His background in modern and complex operating environments make him a natural fit for Tenable's Board of Directors. I am thrilled to have him join as we pursue our vision for helping organizations assess and manage their cyber exposure.”

“Tenable is revolutionizing the industry, dictating the modern, preventive approach to cybersecurity by equipping organizations with the contextualized data and analytics to predict, prioritize and minimize cyber risk,” said Tosheff, “I’m excited to work with Tenable on its vision and help organizations address some of the biggest risks to their business.”

Tosheff joined VMware as vice president and chief information security officer (CISO) in 2014. Prior to his tenure at VMware, he served as CISO at PayPal and BillMeLater (acquired by PayPal). He has previously held several other senior leadership positions, including venture partner for St. Paul Venture Capital and chief technology officer at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC).

About Tenable
Tenable® is the Cyber Exposure Management company. Approximately 40,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. As the creator of Nessus®, Tenable extended its expertise in vulnerabilities to deliver the world’s first platform to see and secure any digital asset on any computing platform. Tenable customers include approximately 60 percent of the Fortune 500, approximately 40 percent of the Global 2000, and large government agencies. Learn more at tenable.com.

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FAQ

Who is Alex Tosheff and what is his role at Tenable?

Alex Tosheff is appointed as an independent director at Tenable, bringing over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity leadership.

When was Alex Tosheff appointed to Tenable's board?

Alex Tosheff was appointed to Tenable's board effective September 28, 2022.

What experience does Alex Tosheff bring to Tenable?

Tosheff has served as CSO of VMware and previously as CISO of PayPal, among other leadership roles.

How will Alex Tosheff's appointment impact Tenable?

His extensive background in cybersecurity is expected to enhance Tenable's strategic vision and approach to managing cyber risks.