Andy Bonillo

Andy Bonillo is a cybersecurity professional currently serving as the Interim General Manager of U.S. Data Security at TikTok, a position he has held since May 2022.1 With a career spanning over two decades, Bonillo has accumulated extensive experience in various aspects of cybersecurity, data protection, and law enforcement.

Career Highlights

TikTok:: Prior to his current role, Bonillo served as the Global Head of Threat Management & Incident Response at TikTok from June 2021 to August 2022.1 His transition to the role of Interim General Manager, U.S. Data Security, appears to be part of TikTok's efforts to address data protection concerns in the United States.2

Other Notable Positions::

• Co-Founder of Task Force 7 Network, a company focused on building a professional cybersecurity social network1
• Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Ciena from March 2019 to May 20211
• Global Head of Information Security at AIG from February 2016 to March 20191
• Director of Cybersecurity & Public Safety at Verizon from September 2010 to February 20161

Law Enforcement Background

Bonillo's career began in law enforcement. He served as:

• Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service for over 10 years, focusing on areas such as computer forensic analysis, risk management, and data breach investigations1
• Federal Police Officer with the United States Capitol Police from June 1998 to July 20001

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Saint Anselm College (1994-1998)1
• Certificate in Spanish Language and Literature from Universidad de Granada (1996)1

Additional Information

Bonillo has also been involved in academic circles, having served as a Guest Lecturer at both Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government and American University in 2011.1 His diverse background in cybersecurity, law enforcement, and corporate leadership positions him as a notable figure in the field of data security and protection.