Teradata appointed Ken Ricketts as Chief Information Security Officer to enhance AI security and strengthen enterprise-wide risk protection measures. In this position, he will set the direction for Teradata’s cybersecurity strategy with an emphasis on AI safety. He will also enhance enterprise cloud protection, ensure secure product lifecycles and construct robust governance programs. Additionally, he will help establish a security-conscious culture that empowers innovation in AI. Ricketts brings more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud protection, and compliance. Previously, he provided advice to many top technology companies on security strategy as CISO in Residence at Insight Partners. He earlier built and scaled security operations for Coupa Software.
Driving AI Security and Enterprise Trust
Prior to these, Ricketts was Vice President at SurveyMonkey. Where he drove the scaling of secure infrastructure while protecting large SaaS platforms. Other valued cybersecurity positions in his career include Monster and IBM Global Services. He received his BS in Business Administration from UC Riverside. Teradata’s appointment of an experienced AI security leader highlights the company’s strong commitment to trusted AI innovation and safety. The company is strengthening its enterprise cloud security posture while giving its customers the confidence to pursue digital transformation. Teradata continues leading as a global enterprise AI platform, combining robust security, cloud protection, and trusted innovation for worldwide operations.
“Ken’s experience in embedding security into enterprise operations & technology development makes him an exceptional fit for Teradata,” said the company. As AI becomes more central to enterprise innovation, Ken’s leadership will ensure security acts not just as a safeguard, but also a strategic enabler. His ability to combine technical depth with forward-thinking vision will strengthen our security posture and empower customers to innovate confidently.”
“I’m thrilled to join Teradata at this transformative moment. There is no more important mission than protecting our customers’ data,” said Ken Ricketts. “My focus will be on fostering a highly technical. Collaborative security organization that not only protects our platform but also drives business growth. As the impact of AI accelerates across industries, securing AI-driven systems and ensuring data integrity will be our core mission. By embedding security into every aspect of our operations and product lifecycle. We will enhance trust and deliver secure, responsible innovation for our customers worldwide.”
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Source: PRNewswire
