Karthik Swarnam
Chief Security and Trust Officer focused on enterprise risk
Summary
Seasoned enterprise security leader who builds and scales security programs across large organizations. armorcode+2
Advocate of risk-based, unified security posture management — prioritizing business risk over isolated vulnerability counts. armorcode+1
Active public speaker and commentator on AI's role in cybersecurity and enterprise risk management. nasdaq+2
Experienced communicator on security ROI and metrics, emphasizing measurable business outcomes from security investments. 66+1
Work
Education
Writing
ArmorCode 2025 Predictions: The Cybersecurity Revolution of 2025 - Posture Management, AppSec, and Data Privacy
January 1, 2025Industry predictions for 2025 covering convergence of posture management, the impacts of generative AI on development and security, and expectations for regulatory progress.
A CISO's Guide to Managing Risk as the World Embraces AI
December 1, 2024Guidance for CISOs on managing risk in the era of widespread AI adoption, focusing on risk-based approaches and practical strategies for security leaders.
Satisfying the Need for Speed & Security: Why I Joined ArmorCode
December 1, 2023First-person blog explaining why he joined ArmorCode, his perspective on balancing speed and security, and the need for unified, risk-based security platforms.