Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Scott Behm is a seasoned cybersecurity executive with over 20 years of experience in information security, technology operations, and professional services. As the Chief Information Security Officer at Keysight Technologies, he is responsible for leading the company's global information security strategy, risk management, and security operations. With a strong background in the technology and consumer industries, Behm is a recognized expert in building and scaling enterprise-wide security programs.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Chief Information Security Officer at Keysight Technologies, Behm oversees the company's information security initiatives, ensuring the protection of critical assets and the mitigation of cyber threats. He is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive security strategies, policies, and controls, as well as leading a team of security professionals to execute on these initiatives. Under his leadership, Keysight has strengthened its security posture, improved incident response capabilities, and achieved industry-leading security certifications.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Keysight, Behm held various leadership roles in the cybersecurity domain. He served as the VP of Information Security and the VP of Cybersecurity Engineering & Operations at Symantec, where he led the security strategy and operations for the company's consumer business unit. Before that, he was the CISO and VP of the Cybersecurity Practice at BT Federal, where he built and grew the company's managed security services business. Behm's earlier career includes roles as a General Manager for BT's global security operations centers and a Software Development Program Manager at Qualys.
Academic Background
Behm holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, where he graduated with honors. He has also completed executive education programs at leading business schools, further strengthening his strategic and operational capabilities.
Areas of Expertise
- Enterprise information security strategy and risk management
- Cybersecurity program development and implementation
- Security operations and incident response
- Security architecture and engineering
- Security technology evaluation and integration
- Regulatory compliance and industry standards
- Security team leadership and talent development
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Behm has made significant contributions to the cybersecurity industry. He has been instrumental in enhancing the security posture of the organizations he has served, mitigating high-impact cyber threats and ensuring regulatory compliance. Behm is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and has published articles on various cybersecurity topics, sharing his insights and best practices with the broader security community.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, deep technical expertise, and strategic leadership skills, Scott Behm is a highly respected Chief Information Security Officer who is well-positioned to drive Keysight Technologies' information security initiatives and maintain the company's competitive edge in the dynamic cybersecurity landscape.
