CipherStash appoints Paul Hawkins as new Chief Information Security Officer

CipherStash, a pioneering cybersecurity company known for its innovative approach to data encryption, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Hawkins as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

Mr. Hawkins, formerly a Principal in the Office of the CISO for Amazon Web Services (AWS), brings a wealth of experience and expertise in cybersecurity to further strengthen CipherStash’s commitment to digital defence. 

AWS Security organisation

In his previous role at AWS, Paul Hawkins worked with customers of all sizes and industries

In his previous role at AWS, Paul Hawkins worked with customers of all sizes and industries, as well as having deep involvement with the AWS Security organisation. His extensive background in the security domain will help position CipherStash for even greater success in safeguarding sensitive information.

“I’m thrilled to be joining the CipherStash team, I think the technology we are building here can be really useful and I plan to use my knowledge and experience from previous work to make CipherStash even stronger,” said Paul Hawkins, adding “I’m passionate about the work that’s being done here and I’m looking forward to continuing to help people protect their data.''

Complex cybersecurity challenges

“We are delighted to have Paul joining our team. CipherStash has grown so much in the past year and bringing on Paul is emblematic of that,” said CipherStash CEO, Dan Draper, adding, “We know that his expertise will be instrumental as we continue to evolve our product and reinforce our mission of creating top-performing data security solutions. His time at AWS speaks volumes about his capability to navigate complex cybersecurity challenges.”

Hawkins joined CipherStash shortly after the company concluded a highly successful, oversubscribed Seed-2 funding round, securing $3 million USD led by Skip Capital, with participation from SixThirty Ventures. The investment has allowed CipherStash to advance its technology and now expand its C-Suite.

Milestone for CipherStash

The appointment of Paul Hawkins signifies a milestone for CipherStash and aligns with the company’s commitment to staying at the forefront of the cybersecurity industry. Hawkins’ insights and leadership abilities will play a crucial role in driving innovation as CipherStash continues its mission to reshape the cybersecurity landscape.