Don Freese appointed chief information security officer at Digital Realty
Don Freese has joined Digital Realty, provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, as Chief Information Security Officer. Mr. Freese, who previously served as a Senior Executive with the FBI and a cybersecurity leader at PwC, brings more than 30 years of leadership experience advising large corporations and the highest ranks of the U.S. government on cybersecurity, cyber operations and IT risk management. He reports to Executive Vice President, Operations Erich Sanchack and is responsible for overseeing Digital Realty’s company-wide information security technology and programs and managing risks related to confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems and data.
“We’re thrilled to welcome someone of Don’s high caliber to the team...,” said Mr. Sanchack. “Don’s remarkable track record of public service in providing strategic and operational leadership for full-spectrum cybersecurity programs gives him unrivaled insights into the threat landscape and cutting-edge technologies and strategies to combat those threats. With Don’s leadership, we will continue to strengthen our advanced security and data privacy capabilities to ensure a secure environment for our global customer base.”