Debbie Janeczek
About Debbie Janeczek
Debbie Janeczek serves as the Chief Security Officer at Swift, bringing extensive experience in cybersecurity and threat intelligence from her previous roles at major organizations such as American Express and Wells Fargo.
Current Role at Swift
Debbie Janeczek serves as the Chief Security Officer at Swift, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the organization's security strategy and ensuring the protection of its information assets. Her leadership in cybersecurity is integral to maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of Swift's operations in the United States.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Prior to her current role, Debbie Janeczek held several significant positions in the cybersecurity field. She worked at American Express as Director of Cyber Threat Intelligence from 2016 to 2020, where she led initiatives to enhance the company's threat intelligence capabilities. She also served as Director of Information Security at Twilio Inc. from 2020 to 2021, focusing on technical security measures. Additionally, she was a Senior Vice President and Technology Executive at Wells Fargo from 2021 to 2023, where she built infrastructure security governance teams.
Education and Expertise
Debbie Janeczek has a strong educational background in cybersecurity and related fields. She earned a Master’s Degree in Cyber Security from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, studying from 2013 to 2015. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Remote Sensing/GIS from Michigan State University, completed between 1997 and 1999, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Resource Ecology from the University of Michigan-Flint, obtained from 1995 to 1997.
Background in Intelligence and Defense
Debbie Janeczek has extensive experience in national and global threat intelligence. She worked at the National Security Agency as a Cyber Planner from 2014 to 2015 and served as Operations Manager at the Defense Intelligence Agency from 2011 to 2014. Her background includes leadership roles in the U.S. Cyber Command and the U.S. Navy Reserve, where she was a Reports Officer from 2012 to 2013.
Achievements in Cyber Threat Management
Throughout her career, Debbie Janeczek has established and driven significant cybersecurity initiatives. At Wells Fargo, she developed a cyber threat management strategy that reorganized teams to provide actionable intelligence. She also expanded Cyber Threat Management's support across various business lines, leading to the implementation of new fraud tools. Her efforts have contributed to enhancing security frameworks in multiple organizations, including D+H Financial Technologies.