Earlier this week, Sourcefire, which specializes in “intelligent cybersecurity solutions”, announced that it has appointed John Becker as the firm’s new CEO, effective immediately. The company has also added Kevin Klausmeyer as an independent director on its board of directors.
Becker comes to Sourcefire from network monitoring specialist ScienceLogic, where he also served as the company’s CEO. Before there, Becker held chief executive roles at Approva and Cybertrust.
Lt. Gen. (ret.) Steven R. Polk, chairman of the Sourcefire board of directors said in a released statement: "[John] is a seasoned technology leader with a demonstrated track record of success. [He] has been an active member of our board of directors for several years, and Sourcefire has already benefitted from his experience and leadership. The board is confident that John will be successful in leading the company on the execution of its ‘agile security’ vision."
In the same release, Becker commented on his appointment: "I am honored and excited to be named Sourcefire's CEO. As a board member, I have witnessed firsthand how Sourcefire has established itself as an outstanding organization based on innovation, industry-leading solutions, a diverse go-to-market model and a strong company culture. I look forward to building on this solid foundation as we continue to drive the future of network security, capture our significant market opportunity, and grow the company."
Sourcefire founder, Martin F. Roesch, who has served as interim CEO since June 28, 2012, will continue in his role as chief technology officer and remain a member of the board.
Polk added, "The board would also like to express its profound thanks to Marty for his vision and leadership over the past several months."