# Karim Toubba

> Karim Toubba is the CEO of LastPass, the world's leading password manager with over 100,000 business customers and millions of consumers. A 25-year cybersecurity veteran, he previously led Kenna Security to a successful Cisco acquisition in 2021 and has held executive roles at Juniper Networks and Digital Island. He joined LastPass in April 2022, just months before a major security breach, and has since led a comprehensive transformation of the company's security posture, infrastructure, and culture - turning crisis into opportunity.

- **Role:** CEO at LastPass
- **Organizations:** LastPass, Kenna Security, Cisco, Juniper Networks, Digital Island, Ingrian Networks, Alternative Family Services (Board Member)
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, University of California, Davis
- **Known for:** Led Kenna Security to acquisition by Cisco in July 2021, creating a new category of Risk-Based Vulnerability Management, Drove Ingrian Networks to exceed $22M annual revenue in under 30 months, Managed Digital Island's $850M services and products group

## Career timeline

- **1996-1997** — Technical Support Engineer at NetManage
- **1997-1999** — Manager of Systems Engineering, EMEA at Whistle Communications (IBM)
- **1999-2003** — Director then VP of Product Management at Digital Island, overseeing $850M services and products group
- **2003-2007** — VP of Product Management and Corporate Strategy at Ingrian Networks, drove revenue exceeding $22M annually in 30 months
- **2007** — VP of Product Management at RedSeal Inc and Atempo
- **2007-2016** — VP of Products and Strategy for Security Business Unit at Juniper Networks (billion-dollar security business)
- **2016-2021** — CEO of Kenna Security (formerly Risk I/O), building risk-based vulnerability management category; company acquired by Cisco in July 2021
- **2021-2022** — Led Kenna Security integration at Cisco, oversaw Cisco's EDR and XDR portfolio
- **2022-present** — Chief Executive Officer of LastPass, appointed April 2022

## Achievements

- Led Kenna Security to acquisition by Cisco in July 2021, creating a new category of Risk-Based Vulnerability Management
- Drove Ingrian Networks to exceed $22M annual revenue in under 30 months
- Managed Digital Island's $850M services and products group
- Led LastPass's multi-million dollar post-breach security overhaul, achieving SOC3, BSI C5, TRUSTe, and Google Play Independent Security Review certifications
- Separated LastPass from GoTo as an independent company in 2024 with a fully modernized infrastructure
- Conducted 200+ customer listening sessions following the 2022 security incident
- Expanded LastPass beyond password management into full identity and access management platform
- Board Member, Alternative Family Services Group

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — Featured in TechRadar and ZDNET interviews discussing LastPass's transformation and regaining trust after the 2022 breach
- **2026-01** — LastPass opened 2026 with mission expansion and new Secure Access Essentials capabilities
- **2025-04** — Participated in RSAC 2025 executive interview, discussing Secure Access Experiences and SaaS monitoring capabilities
- **2024-10** — Published 'A New Era for LastPass' blog post outlining the company's independence from GoTo and new strategic direction
- **2024-05** — LastPass completed its journey to become a fully independent company with enhanced cybersecurity focus

## Links

- Website: https://lastpass.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/karimtoubba
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ktoubba
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toubba/

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Last updated: 2026-05-16