Vectra AI, a cybersecurity leader in the detection and resolution of cyber threats for hybrid and multicloud enterprises, today announced the addition to the Myrna Soto, as a key advisor to the company's leadership team and board of directors. With more than three decades of experience working in the IT and cybersecurity industry, Soto has deep experience working with executive leaders and boards of directors to advance corporate strategy. He will play a critical role in supporting Vectra's accelerated global growth.
“Based on my experience in the industry, I am impressed by the innovative approach Vectra is taking to reduce cybersecurity risk, while increasing the efficiency of security operations and reducing the cybersecurity skills gap through automation – especially in terms of detection and response capabilities in critical areas of every organization's ecosystem,” said Soto. “In an increasingly crowded market, it is clear that Vectra is bringing significant value, helping to streamline cyber risk intelligence and improve the reliability of detection, with meaningful response tactics across a variety of critical monitoring points.”
Soto currently serves on the boards of CMS Energy/Consumers Energy, Spirit Airlines, TriNet, Popular Inc, Headspace Health and Delinea. She is also the founder and CEO of Apogee Executive Advisors and was most recently Chief Strategy and Trust Officer at Forcepoint, a technology provider for businesses and the US federal government. Previously, Soto held executive and senior leadership positions at global companies such as Comcast, MGM Resorts International, American Express and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. She also earned recognition as a Governance and Board Leadership Fellow from the National Association of Corp Directors (NACD) and was named among 10 Top Power Players for Women in Security yes SC Magazine.
"As we continue to rapidly grow our global operations and expand the scope of our businesses, we are honored to welcome Myrna Soto to our leadership team. She is a talented executive who has first-hand experience leading global and multinational businesses to success," he said Hitesh Sheth, President and CEO of Vectra. “Soto has deep knowledge of our industry and will be a key advisor as we develop our go-to-market strategies and solidify our presence in the rapidly growing threat detection and response market.”
