Keeper Security has appointed security industry veteran Shane Barney as chief information security officer (CISO). As a leader in AI security, Barney holds a relevant and high-demand skill set to support Keeper’s innovative, future-facing growth.
Barney joins Keeper from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), where he worked as the agency’s CISO for six years. He spent nearly eleven years at the USCIS, where he worked as chief of the cyber intelligence branch and deputy CISO before his CISO appointment. Barney holds two master’s degrees and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Vermont.
“Shane brings tremendous knowledge and demonstrated expertise in AI and cybersecurity to the Keeper team, further bolstering our internal investment in security, controls and compliance,” said Keeper Security CEO Darren Guccione.
“As the new CISO at Keeper Security, I am excited to lead our efforts in improving cybersecurity strategies and protecting our clients’ critical data,” said Barney. “I look forward to driving innovation, strengthening our security posture and fostering a culture of vigilance and resilience across our organisation.”
As an advocate for cybersecurity in the public sector, Barney frequently participates in thought leadership and media advocacy. Barney has been regularly featured by global cybersecurity news outlets, including audio and written interviews and frequent keynote speaking engagements for cybersecurity education and awareness.
His work with the USCIS earned him the Department of Homeland Security Secretary’s Meritorious Service Silver Medal Award in 2023, which he was awarded in recognition of his efforts to transition the organisation’s cyber defences from reactive to proactive.
