Allied Universal has appointed Jordan Avnaim as global chief information security officer, putting the cybersecurity executive in charge of the company’s global cybersecurity strategy and operations.

Avnaim brings more than 20 years of experience to the role and will lead the development and implementation of a risk-based cybersecurity program focused on protecting Allied Universal employees, systems, data and technology platforms. He will report to Loretta Cecil, global general counsel.

Avnaim will also oversee the company’s cybersecurity resources and teams and work with technology, legal, operations and business teams across more than 100 countries and territories.

“Protecting our people, systems and data is fundamental to our ability to serve customers and operate effectively around the world,” said Steve Jones, global chairman and CEO of Allied Universal. “Jordan is an accomplished cybersecurity leader who combines deep technical expertise with a clear understanding of business operations and enterprise risk.”

Jones said Avnaim’s leadership will help Allied Universal strengthen its cyber resilience while supporting the company’s innovation and growth.

Avnaim has experience developing and leading cybersecurity, technology risk and regulatory compliance programs for large global organizations. His background includes advising boards and executive leadership teams, strengthening enterprise security capabilities and building teams focused on protecting critical infrastructure, sensitive information and business operations.

“Jordan brings an exceptional combination of cybersecurity leadership, enterprise risk management experience and sound business judgment,” Cecil said. “He has demonstrated an ability to translate complex technical risks into clear business priorities, respond effectively when incidents occur and establish accountability across large global organizations.”

Cecil said Avnaim will provide independent oversight and transparency while collaborating with Allied Universal’s technology and operational leadership.

Before joining Allied Universal, Avnaim served as chief information security officer at Hyundai AutoEver America and Entrust Corp. At Entrust, he was responsible for the company’s global information security program across more than 150 countries, 40 offices and 20 data centers. He previously held senior technology risk and information security leadership positions at the Capital Group Companies.

Avnaim holds a Master of Engineering in management of technology with an emphasis in information security and risk management and a Bachelor of Engineering in computer engineering and mathematics from Vanderbilt University. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional and Certified Information Systems Auditor and is a member of InfraGard, ISACA and ISC2.

“I am honored to join Allied Universal and support an organization whose mission is centered on helping keep people and businesses safe,” Avnaim said. “Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility that requires strong governance, operational readiness and collaboration across every part of an organization.”