Infoblox has announced the appointment of Henrik Smith as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), reinforcing the company’s commitment to strengthening cyber resilience and security leadership amid a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
In his new role, Smith will lead Infoblox’s global security strategy, focusing on cyber resilience, risk management, and secure business growth. His appointment comes at a time when organizations worldwide are confronting increasingly sophisticated cyber threats fueled by AI-driven attacks, expanding digital ecosystems, and the growing adoption of autonomous technologies.
Smith brings nearly three decades of cybersecurity leadership experience across cloud security, enterprise security, and risk management. Prior to joining Infoblox, he served as Head of Security for Devices and Services at Amazon, where he was responsible for securing the company’s consumer device ecosystem.
“Henrik’s expertise will help strengthen our security posture, safeguard customer trust and ensure Infoblox remains resilient in an increasingly complex threat landscape.” — Scott Harrell, President and CEO, Infoblox
Before Amazon, Smith held the position of Vice President of Security at Salesforce, leading security strategy, risk remediation initiatives, and enterprise-wide security integration efforts. He also spent several years with Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he was among the founding members of the Office of the CISO and Security Assurance organizations, helping shape security programs at one of the world’s largest cloud providers.
“Henrik is a proven security leader with deep experience building and scaling security programs at some of the world’s most influential technology companies,” said Scott Harrell, President and CEO, Infoblox. “As AI transforms how organizations operate, security and resilience have become foundational to innovation itself. Henrik’s expertise will help strengthen our security posture, safeguard the trust our customers place in us and ensure Infoblox remains resilient in an increasingly complex threat landscape.”
Commenting on his appointment, Henrik Smith, Chief Information Security Officer, Infoblox, said, “Infoblox plays a critical role in helping organizations secure and manage the infrastructure that powers modern business. I’m excited to join the team and help further strengthen the company’s security program while supporting its continued innovation and growth.”
The appointment underscores Infoblox’s continued investment in security leadership as enterprises seek stronger protection against emerging cyber risks and increasingly complex digital environments.
