Traceable announces Richard Bird as Chief Security Officer

Traceable, API security and observability company, has announced the appointment of Richard Bird as Chief Security Officer (CSO). In this role, he will lead Traceable's internal data security efforts and provide his unparalleled cybersecurity expertise to propel Traceable's mission to secure APIs across the globe with its API Security Platform.

As a cybersecurity and IT operations industry veteran with nearly 30 years of experience, Bird has a proven track record in protecting the interests of SaaS and financial services companies as well as turning information security into a competitive advantage. In the corporate enterprise, he has been a CIO and a CISO and he is also the former global head of identity for JPMorgan Chase. Bird has held multiple c-level roles advising organisations of all sizes, while serving as the Chief Customer Information Officer for Ping Identity, building security solutions for the market as a Chief Product Officer.

Bird says: "As an information security practitioner, API security is a must. The reality is that companies that use APIs are extremely vulnerable and there is, with Traceable, a mission to resolve this.

"I made the decision to join Traceable as it is pioneering the next frontier in cybersecurity - API security innovation. Looking at the cybersecurity market from a 10,000-foot view, the observability and engineering challenges to tackle API security problems are daunting, which is why we have seen little innovation in the space.

"I am thrilled to join the world-class team at Traceable and look forward to working together to secure the world's APIs."

CEO and co-founder of Traceable, Jyoti Bansal, says: "Adding a prominent security expert to our leadership team reinforces our commitment to lead the market in API security. Richard's leadership and understanding of the changing cybersecurity landscape are paramount as we grow our customer base across the globe.

"Additionally, his vast knowledge and experience adds a voice to the global marketplace discussing the most challenging cybersecurity issues companies face today."