Globally Recognized Security Leader Joins as Infoblox Builds on Record Growth and Market Momentum
In a strategic move to strengthen its leadership in cloud networking and cybersecurity, Infoblox has appointed Phil Venables, one of the world’s most respected cybersecurity experts, to its board of directors.
Venables brings over 30 years of experience advising Fortune 100 companies, government agencies, and startups on security, operational risk, compliance, and AI innovation. Currently a partner at Ballistic Ventures and a strategic advisor at Google, Venables also supports private equity investments in cybersecurity through Warburg Pincus.
“Phil is one of the most experienced and respected security leaders in the world,” said Scott Harrell, CEO of Infoblox. “His expertise across cloud, cybersecurity, AI, and enterprise risk is invaluable as we continue to innovate and scale our platform.”
“Protective DNS must be at the foundation of an intelligent and preemptive cybersecurity strategy.”
— Phil Venables, Board Member, Infoblox
Venables’ appointment comes as Infoblox accelerates its growth and expands its market leadership in Protective DNS—a critical layer in modern cybersecurity. His deep involvement in public-private collaboration, including advisory roles at NIST, MITRE, and the Council on Foreign Relations, adds strategic depth to Infoblox’s board.
He also serves on the boards of HackerOne, Interos.ai, Veza, and advises Plaid, reflecting his broad influence across the cybersecurity ecosystem.
Venables previously served as the first CISO of Google Cloud and held senior roles at Goldman Sachs, where he led global teams in security and operational risk.
His appointment signals Infoblox’s commitment to building a resilient, AI-informed security infrastructure for the future.
