Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis appoints Omesh Agam as Chief Information Security Officer
Chainalysis has hired Omesh Agam as its Chief Information Security Officer. Agam will lead the security engineering, operations, compliance, and other initiatives for Chainalysis’s global security team. In a statement, Agam expressed excitement about joining the security team and contributing to the mission of securely scaling the platform and organization.
Agam’s background and experience
Prior to joining Chainalysis, Agam served as the CISO for professional services firm Celonis for two years and at software company Appian Corporation for three years, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Chainalysis’s cost-cutting measures
In October 2023, Chainalysis had to reduce its expenses by cutting 150 employees, which accounted for about 15% of its staff. The company cited market conditions as the reason for this decision and stated that it would focus on government contracting instead of the commercial market.
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Hot Take: Chainalysis strengthens its security team with new CISO appointment
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has bolstered its security efforts by hiring Omesh Agam as its Chief Information Security Officer. Agam brings extensive experience in cybersecurity from his previous roles as CISO at Celonis and Appian Corporation. With this appointment, Chainalysis aims to enhance its security engineering, operations, compliance, and overall global security team. The company’s decision to cut 150 employees in 2023 reflects its strategic shift towards government contracting. This move, coupled with Agam’s expertise, will contribute to Chainalysis’s mission of securely scaling its platform and organization.
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