Josh Lemos

Josh Lemos is a cybersecurity executive with extensive experience in the industry. He currently serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at GitLab.5 In this role, he is responsible for leading GitLab's global security strategy and compliance initiatives, as well as strengthening the company's DevSecOps platform.

Prior to joining GitLab, Josh held several notable positions:

1. Board Member at HiddenLayer, a company specializing in security for artificial intelligence.2

2. CISO at Square (now known as Block), where he gained experience in financial technology security.1

3. Roles at Cylance Inc., focusing on cybersecurity and machine learning.4

Josh has a strong background in various aspects of cybersecurity, including:

• Identity and access management
• Attack surface minimization
• Automation and self-service security for engineers
• Cloud security

He is known for his expertise in bridging security research with practical implementation in enterprise environments. Josh is also active in the cybersecurity community, frequently sharing insights and participating in industry discussions.3

With over a year of experience at GitLab as of 2024, Josh Lemos continues to play a crucial role in shaping the company's security posture and contributing to the broader cybersecurity landscape.1