Career profile
Harold Rivas
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Absolute Security
- Current role, per sources checked 18 October 2026
- 10 March 2025
Harold Rivas is the Chief Information Security Officer of Absolute Security, appointed in March 2025. In the role, he oversees global cybersecurity and information technology for the company, including security for products and services, threat management, cyber risk and compliance, and security operations.
Career path
Rivas led global cybersecurity programs at Citigroup. He went on to hold CISO roles at Fujitsu America and Santander Consumer, also referred to as Santander Consumer USA. He also served as CISO at Mr. Cooper. He was CISO at loanDepot before joining Trellix. At Trellix, as CISO he led the company's global security and compliance initiatives, helping protect against threats, manage compliance needs and third-party risk, and implement industry-wide best practices. Prior to Absolute, Rivas served as CISO at Trellix, loanDepot, Santander Consumer USA, and Mr. Cooper. In March 2025, Absolute Security announced him as its new Chief Information Security Officer.
On joining Absolute, Rivas said, "This is a time of tremendous opportunity for the company, as our unique approach delivers the security and resilience enterprises need to thrive in the modern business environment," said Rivas.
Remit, recognition and public work
Rivas brings more than two decades of experience in cybersecurity and risk management. His achievements include helping fuel growth, developing and implementing security strategies, navigating government regulations, and contributing to the development of cybersecurity legislation. He has been recognized with the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards' CISO of the Year and Cyber Defense Magazine's Visionary CISO Award. Rivas holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Western Governors University, and maintains industry certifications including CISSP. He is an active public speaker and a member of the FBI's InfraGard program.
Rivas has also published commentary on security leadership, including a piece titled How CISOs Can Communicate With Their Boards Effectively.
