Fred Sass
About Fred Sass
Fred Sass is the Director of Product Marketing at Security Compass, where he focuses on cybersecurity marketing strategies. He has extensive experience in product marketing, having held senior roles at OpenText and IBM, and holds a BA in Finance & Economics and an MBA in Marketing.
Current Role at Security Compass
Fred Sass serves as the Director of Product Marketing at Security Compass, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing marketing strategies that align with the company's objectives. His expertise in automated, developer-centric approaches to threat modeling and secure development is integral to his responsibilities. He works from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Previous Experience at OpenText
Prior to his current role, Fred Sass worked at OpenText in various senior marketing positions. He served as Senior Director of Customer Marketing for 9 months in 2022, where he focused on enhancing customer engagement. He also held the position of Senior Director of Product Marketing - Specialty Technologies from 2016 to 2018 and Senior Director of Product Marketing - Content Services from 2018 to 2022, both in Toronto, Canada Area.
Experience at IBM
Fred Sass has significant experience at IBM, where he worked for a total of 6 years. He served as a Product Marketing Executive from 2010 to 2014, followed by a role as Business Unit Executive, Portfolio Marketing from 2014 to 2016. His work at IBM contributed to his expertise in product marketing and portfolio management.
Educational Background
Fred Sass holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and Economics from Western University. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Marketing from McMaster University. His academic background supports his extensive career in product marketing.
Expertise in Cybersecurity Marketing
Fred Sass specializes in translating complex cybersecurity topics into actionable marketing strategies. He has experience leading global product marketing efforts aimed at reducing cyber risks. His ability to create go-to-market strategies that emphasize automated, developer-centric approaches to threat modeling enhances his contributions to the field.