Ty Sbano
Focused on enabling a Safe, Secure and Trust-based future.
Biography
Ty Sbano brings over two decades of expertise in information security, technology, and security culture development, with a proven track record of driving transformational change across startups in the fintech and tech industries.
His work is characterized by a thoughtful, right-sized approach to integrating security into organizational processes and workflows. Ty's guiding principle is to empower developers by seamlessly embedding security into the software development lifecycle, enabling businesses to innovate and move at full velocity.
This philosophy is realized through the application of Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, strategic adoption of open-source tools, and the deployment of real-time dashboards that facilitate rapid iteration and informed decision-making. Ty's leadership spans the spectrum from Fortune 500 enterprises to dynamic startups, where he has successfully guided companies through critical growth phases—from Series B to late-stage scaling.
Strategic Leadership
A passionate advocate for aligning security strategies with business goals, Ty leverages comprehensive threat modeling to address complex challenges while fostering an adaptive security culture. His ability to evolve security practices in tandem with organizational growth has consistently driven measurable outcomes.
Community Impact
Ty is a firm believer in the power of storytelling to inspire and educate. He actively shares his experiences and insights through presentations, podcasts, interviews, blogs, and authentic relationship-building rooted in practice.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Ty is deeply invested in the startup ecosystem, contributing as an angel investor, advisor, and mentor to visionary founders shaping the future of the industry. His commitment to enabling innovation and empowering others underscores his enduring impact on the technology and security landscapes.
Experience
A career spanning Fortune 500 enterprises to dynamic startups
Developed Security, IT, Compliance, Privacy, Trust & Safety, and facilities programs from Series D through Series E late stage organization which enables engineers to simply develop, preview, and ship at the moment of inspiration.
Providing strategic advisory services to Jericho Security, contributing expertise in information security and cybersecurity leadership.
Developed Security, Privacy and Compliance programs for a Series B backed Business Intelligence platform, Periscope Data, which was acquired by Sisense in May 2019.
The AppSec OS which helped laser focused touchpoint in, around and of the DevOps pipeline. Acquired by Palo Alto Networks Dec 2022.
Provided guidance, input and direct support for Nightfall (formerly WatchTower) the industry's first Data Leakage Prevention (DLP) platform designed for the cloud. From incubation to Series B.
Enhanced existing ad-hoc Application Security program with continuous assessment capabilities to drive security oriented engineering culture. Supported growing responsibilities across vulnerability management, product security, security architecture, PKI and awareness.
Led strategic transformation of the security organization from a Waterfall to Agile/DevOps model to empower the business.
Accountable leader of enterprise application security program to establish touch points through the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Web application security SME for the Corporate Internet Group.
Multi-functional consultant who supported engagements across global industries.
Managed web presence and provided technical support.
Investments
Supporting innovative companies shaping the future of security
Media
Sharing experience to support the security community
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