Kelly Malone, Ph.D., MBA, Mscia, Cissp, Cism, C CISO
About Kelly Malone, Ph.D., MBA, Mscia, Cissp, Cism, C CISO
Kelly Malone, Ph.D., MBA, Mscia, Cissp, Cism, C CISO, serves as the Senior Director of Application Security, Product Security, and Customer Trust at RingCentral since 2022, bringing extensive experience from IBM, where she held various roles over 15 years.
Work at RingCentral
Kelly Malone serves as the Senior Director of Application Security, Product Security, and Customer Trust at RingCentral. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's focus on securing applications and enhancing customer trust. Prior to this role, she was the Director of Application Security at RingCentral for one year, from 2021 to 2022.
Experience at IBM
Kelly Malone has extensive experience at IBM Corporate HQ, where she has worked since 2009. Her roles include Technology Evaluation, Senior Engineering Manager in IBM Microelectronics, and Senior Engineer in Cybersecurity. She started as a Technical Assistant to the VP of Storage Research and served as a Facilitator. Her tenure at IBM spans over 15 years, showcasing her deep expertise in technology and engineering.
Educational Background
Kelly Malone holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Ph.D., MBA, and MScia. She also possesses several professional certifications, including CISSP, CISM, and C CISO. This educational background supports her roles in application security and product security, providing her with a strong foundation in both technical and managerial aspects of her work.
Career Progression
Kelly Malone's career progression reflects her growth in the field of technology and cybersecurity. She began her career at IBM in 2000 and has taken on increasing responsibilities over the years. Her roles have evolved from a Facilitator to Senior Engineering Manager and now to Senior Director at RingCentral, indicating her advancement in leadership and technical expertise.