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The 2025 Most Influential People in Security have shaped the future of security and risk management through leadership, innovation, and commitment to progress across the industry.
For 16 years, Security magazine has honored the Most Influential People in Security — security executives, industry experts and professionals whose leadership, expertise and vision have advanced the security and risk management profession in meaningful ways.
Nominated by peers and colleagues, this year’s honorees were selected for the lasting impact they’ve made across their organizations and the broader industry. From driving innovation to shaping resilient strategies, these professionals represent the evolving face of security leadership.
In this 2025 edition, we are proud to spotlight nine individuals whose work continues to shape and strengthen the future of security.
Meet The Most Influential People in Security 2025
Impacting enterprises, communities and nations, these 8 security leaders are making a positive difference in the security industry.
- Anthony Canale
Vice President, Verisk Global Protection Services, Verisk
Embedding Service and Responsibility into Security
Meet Anthony → - Joel Downing
Vice President Global Security and Safety Officer, Henry Schein, Inc.
Protecting the Public For More Than 20 Years
Meet Joel → - Diana Dragon
Head of Global Crisis Resources, eBay
Managing Global Crises In the Public and Private Sector
Meet Diana → - Michael Lashlee
Chief Security Officer, Mastercard
Serving Something Greater Than Yourself
Meet Michael → - Chaim Mazal
Chief Security Officer, Gigamon
Growing into a Security Career
Meet Chaim→ - Jeff Mieseler
Vice President, Protective Services, Nationwide
Taking Opportunities as They Come
Meet Jeff → - Jennifer Swann
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Bloomberg Industry Group
Great Leaders Don’t Just Manage Teams — They Build Them
Meet Jennifer → - Julia Vincke
Vice President of Security (CSO), BASF
Leveraging Career Success to Lift Others Up
Meet Julia →
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