Naveen Krishnappa

Naveen Krishnappa is an experienced cybersecurity professional with a strong focus on privileged access management (PAM). Currently serving as Vice President of Privileged Access Management at Jefferies since July 2021, Naveen leads a geographically diverse team in the design, architecture, implementation, and support of PAM solutions. Prior to this role, Naveen held positions including Cyber Security & IAM Architect at The Home Depot, where responsibilities included defining security strategies for PAM, and Senior Cyber Security at EY, focusing on IAM solutions for client engagements. Naveen has also contributed as a Security Consultant at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, where the implementation of CyberArk PAM solutions was a key focus, and held various roles at Cognizant Technology Solutions, Wyndham Hotel Group, Capital One, and Wipro Limited. Naveen holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer and Information Sciences from Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology and Visvesvaraya Technological University.