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Risk Reduction: Appgate CEO Leo Taddeo, Live at RSAC 2025

Exec-Edge

Thu, May 8, 2025, 9:08 AM 1 min read

Tech Edge hosted a fireside chat on April 30 at RSAC 2025 in San Francisco with Leo Taddeo, Chief Executive Officer at Appgate. The in-person interview was joined by Editor-in-Chief John Jannarone and they discussed how the company helps customers reduce risk in ways that translate to measurable business value or ROI, what makes Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) a resilient category and Appgate’s position in this space, among other topics.

Watch the interview below:

About Leo Taddeo

With over 25 years of executive federal government and commercial experience at both public and private companies, Mr. Taddeo is Appgate’s Chief Executive Officer and President. He previously served as Appgate’s CISO, directing global security operations, crisis management and business continuity processes, and oversaw Appgate’s federal government business, working closely with sales and technical leadership to define and deliver Zero Trust solutions to meet the needs of Appgate’s public sector customers.

Previously, Mr. Taddeo was the CISO and President of Cyxtera Federal Group. He is the former Special Agent in Charge of the Special Operations/Cyber Division of the FBI’s New York Office. In this role, he directed over 400 special agents and professional support personnel conducting cyber investigations, surveillance operations, information technology support and crisis management.

About Appgate

Appgate secures and protects an organization’s most valuable assets and applications. Appgate is the market leader in Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and online fraud protection. Appgate products include Appgate SDP for Universal ZTNA and 360 Fraud Protection. Appgate services include threat advisory analysis and ZTNA implementation. Appgate safeguards enterprises and government agencies worldwide. Learn more at appgate.com.