Zero-knowledge password management firm LastPass has hired cloud security veteran Karim Toubba as its CEO, taking over from interim CEO Mike Kohlsdorf, who will continue to lead GoTo as CEO.
Toubba (pictured), who served as CEO of Kenna Security, brings over 25 years of security leadership and executive management to his new role at LastPass.
He most recently served at Cisco, overseeing the Kenna Security integration, and previously led product and strategy for the Security Business Unit at Juniper Networks.
“This is a transformational moment for LastPass, and we’re thrilled to bring Karim on board to lead the next chapter of LastPass,” said Kohlsdorf. “He brings the right blend of security, innovation and leadership experience to lead LastPass – addressing the needs of our customers, all while ensuring we continue to grow rapidly and evolve our product offerings.”
Toubba will lead LastPass as it separates from GoTo, formerly LogMeIn, and focuses on increasing investment to create an even more seamless user experience, modernise go-to-market functions, and continue to build password and identity management solutions for the firm’s customers.
“I’m excited to join LastPass due to the incredible opportunity to make an impact in identity management, which is one of the largest and most important segments within cybersecurity – one that is a critical first step in how users experience online services but that is often at the forefront of cyberattacks,” added Toubba.
