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DigiCert, a leading global provider of digital trust, announced the appointment of an Indian-origin executive as its Chief Trust Officer. The appointee is a seasoned cybersecurity leader, and she will play a pivotal role in advancing DigiCert’s commitment to providing world-class digital trust solutions.
Lakshmi Hanspal will be based in the company’s Sunnyvale office and report directly to DigiCert Chief Executive Officer Amit Sinha. Before taking up this position Hanspal worked as the Global Chief Information Security Officer for Amazon Devices and Services. In that role, she led security strategy and operations for some of the world’s most widely used connected devices. Before Amazon, she held senior leadership positions as Chief Security Officer at Box and SAP Ariba, as well as security leadership roles at the Bank of America and PayPal.
“Lakshmi is an exceptionally experienced leader with a strong track record for building and leading trust initiatives,” said Sinha. “She will be a great addition to our team and will help further strengthen our position as the clear leader in digital trust.”
DigiCert is a leading global provider of digital trust, enabling individuals and businesses to engage online with the confidence that their footprint in the digital world is secure. DigiCert ONE, the platform for digital trust, provides organizations with centralized visibility and control over a broad range of public and private trust needs, securing websites, enterprise access and communication, software, identity, content, and devices. DigiCert pairs its award-winning software with its industry leadership in standards, support, and operations, and is the digital trust provider for leading companies worldwide.
Hanspal is a recognized advocate for digital trust and cybersecurity. She has served as a strategic advisor and board member for several organizations, helping shape security standards and governance frameworks that prioritize trust. At DigiCert, she will oversee efforts to strengthen trust strategies, including digital identity, public key infrastructure (PKI), and secure communications for a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
“I am thrilled to join DigiCert, a company at the forefront of building the infrastructure for digital trust,” said Hanspal. “I particularly look forward to applying my experience in cybersecurity and operations to help our customers protect their digital way of life.”
Hanspal holds a master’s degree in computer science and is an active voice in the cybersecurity community, often speaking about the importance of trust, diversity, and innovation in the field.
