Hugh Njemanze

Hugh Njemanze is a prominent figure in the cybersecurity industry with an impressive 30-year career in enterprise software.14 As the current President of Anomali, a leading intelligence-driven extended detection and response (XDR) cybersecurity solutions company, Njemanze brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role.12

Career Highlights

Co-founder of ArcSight:: In May 2000, Njemanze co-founded ArcSight, where he served as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Executive Vice President of Research and Development.14 At ArcSight, he led product development, information technology deployment, and product research.

HP Enterprise Security Products:: After ArcSight's acquisition, Njemanze expanded his responsibilities to lead all engineering and R&D efforts for HP's Enterprise Security Products group.14

Advisor at Kleiner Perkins:: Prior to joining Anomali, Njemanze worked as an advisor and entrepreneur at the investment firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB).14

CTO at Verity:: Before co-founding ArcSight, Njemanze held the position of CTO at Verity, where he led product development.14

Apple Software Engineering:: Early in his career, Njemanze worked at Apple in software engineering, where he was one of the key architects behind the Data Access Language (DAL).14

Achievements and Recognition

• Holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Purdue University14
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)14
• Recipient of the Northern California Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur of The Year award in 201014
• Widely credited as the 'father' of several cybersecurity mainstays, including real-time analysis of security alerts generated by applications and network hardware (SIEM) and sharing threat information through trusted circles3

Contributions to Cybersecurity

Njemanze is known for his innovative work in cybersecurity, particularly in areas such as:

• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems
• Threat intelligence sharing
• Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solutions

His expertise and leadership have been instrumental in shaping the cybersecurity landscape, making him a respected figure in the industry.