Shaun Khalfan has been appointed as the new Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at PayPal. With over two decades of experience in information security and risk management across various industries, Khalfan is recognized for his expertise and strategic insight in the field.
Khalfan’s academic background includes a strong foundation in information security from the University of Maryland and an MBA from the George Washington University School of Business. Khalfan holds prestigious certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), underscoring his skill in defending against cyber threats.
Prior to joining PayPal, Khalfan excelled as the Senior Vice President and CISO at Discover Financial, where he was instrumental in advancing the company’s cybersecurity measures to protect against evolving threats. His earlier role as Managing Director and CISO at Barclays International has also contributed to his deep understanding of cybersecurity challenges in the financial sector.
In his new role at PayPal, Khalfan aims to leverage his extensive experience to fortify the company’s global cybersecurity defenses. He plans to help ensure the safety and integrity of customer and company data against increasing digital threats as PayPal commits to maintaining its stature as a secure and trusted digital payments platform.
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