Kara Sprague [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7], a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience, will take over as CEO of HackerOne on November 4, 2024, succeeding Marten Mickos [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [7].
Description
Sprague [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7], previously the Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer at F5 [2] [3] [4] [6], has a strong background in engineering from Oracle and Hewlett-Packard, as well as leadership roles at McKinsey & Company [6] [7]. She is known for her advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the security industry and holds degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science [7], and Technology and Public Policy from MIT [7]. Sprague aims to enhance HackerOne’s platform capabilities for enterprise clients [3] [4] [5], expand the community of security researchers [2] [5], and strengthen relationships with customers and partners. Mickos will transition to a strategic advisory position within the company, citing Sprague’s leadership [5], technology expertise [7], and strategic vision as key assets for HackerOne’s future growth and success.
Conclusion
With Sprague’s leadership and expertise, HackerOne is poised to accelerate its growth and adoption of its market-leading security platform, further solidifying its position as a top provider of human-powered security solutions for organizations like Coinbase, General Motors [2], and the US Department of Defense [2].
References
[1] https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/business-briefing/6/35
[2] https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/hackerone-appoints-kara-sprague-as-ceo
[3] https://ai-techpark.com/hackerone-appoints-kara-sprague-as-ceo/
[4] https://ciofirst.com/hackerone-appoints-kara-sprague-as-ceo/
[5] https://govconwire.com/2024/09/kara-sprague-to-succeed-marten-mickos-as-hackerone-ceo/
[6] https://www.impactnews-wire.com/hackerone-appoints-kara-sprague-as-ceo/
[7] https://www.channele2e.com/news/channel-brief-microsofts-next-phase-of-copilot-hackerone-names-kara-sprague-ceo
