2026 CarolinaCISO ORBIE Awards

2026 CarolinaCISO ORBIE Awards · Super Global Finalist

Gavin Guttersen

VP of Global Security, CISO

NetApp

Gavin Guttersen

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Bio

A seasoned professional driving AI security innovation, with a background in entrepreneurship and technology innovation. Recognized for building a fast-growing Internet company in North Carolina. Gavin is a parent of three, grandparent of six, and a committed philanthropist. He transitioned from entrepreneurship to corporate IT Security, then to leading the Global Security organization accountable for Information and Product security. He brings an understanding that success is reliant on the ability to hire an amazing team.

Success Story

NetApp, a 30-year-old infrastructure company, transformed into a cloud-centric software company with notable advancements in cloud and AI. Despite inheriting security challenges from its legacy, the Global Security team successfully revamped the company's risk tolerance and security culture. By embedding security into the organizational fabric, they elevated security awareness and posture across leadership. Centralizing security functions, enhancing controls, deploying cyber asset management, expanding telemetry, and strengthening governance significantly boosted the security program's maturity. Notably, Data Protection, Identity Protection, and Infrastructure Protection have all seen exponential growth in maturity, showcasing a remarkable evolution towards a more secure environment.

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