Ryan Knisley

Ryan Knisley is the Chief Product Strategist at Axonius, where he leads product vision and strategy with a focus on aligning the company’s cybersecurity solutions to real-world challenges faced by today’s IT and security leaders. A seasoned security executive with deep experience in protecting some of the world’s most recognized brands, Ryan plays a critical role in shaping Axonius’ platform to meet evolving customer needs.

Before joining Axonius, Ryan served as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at The Walt Disney Company, where he led enterprise-wide security initiatives for one of the largest and most complex digital environments in the world. Prior to Disney, he held the role of CISO at Costco, bringing a wealth of experience in large-scale security operations and cyber risk management.

As a long-time Axonius customer, Ryan brings firsthand insight into the transformative impact of the Axonius platform. Now, as part of the leadership team, he is focused on driving product innovation, deepening customer engagement, and ensuring Axonius continues to be the foundational solution for visibility, complexity, and actionability in cybersecurity.