Vimeo, a video experience platform, announced the appointment of Ryan Weeks as its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), effective immediately. Weeks will lead Vimeo’s security, compliance, and risk management functions and support the company’s mission to be the most trusted and secure platform for professional video creators worldwide.
Weeks has nearly two decades of experience in information security, with a track record in protecting public organizations’ information assets. More recently, Weeks served as CISO at Datto for over six years, where he built the organization’s security program from the ground up.
Within this position, Weeks played a major role in developing and implementing Datto’s information security strategy while continuing to manage risks and compliance, enforce security policies, and promote a strong overall security posture across the organization. Plus, Weeks also contributed to the broader security community through cybersecurity education initiatives and his work with the Ransomware Task Force to help identify and advance recommendations to reduce the risk of ransomware.
KEY QUOTES:
“Secure, private, video is taking a central role in how businesses communicate internally and externally. Companies of all sizes are realizing they need to protect and scale their video asset management. Ryan’s extensive experience in building high-grade security platforms across industries makes him the ideal leader to strengthen Vimeo’s goal to be one of the most trusted video platforms in the industry. We’re committed to delivering secure and reliable video experiences for all our customers – from individual creators to the largest companies in the world.”
– Philip Moyer, CEO of Vimeo
“As video becomes the primary way people and businesses across the world tell their stories, trust and transparency are becoming far more than table stakes. For video platforms, these are dynamic differentiators that can drive growth and success. I look forward to building on Vimeo’s reputation for providing secure video experiences and leading a high-performing security, compliance, and risk management program that delivers peace of mind to businesses, creators, and video professionals.”
– Ryan Weeks
