Cognition hires Alex Stamos as chief security officer
Alex Stamos will join Cognition as its new chief security officer, according to a report by Axios. Stamos previously led security at AI security startup Corridor and cybersecurity firm SentinelOne. The move highlights Cognition’s growing emphasis on security as the company expands.
Key points
- Alex Stamos joins Cognition as chief security officer, per Axios
- Stamos previously oversaw security at Corridor and SentinelOne
- Cognition frames security as a major focus with the new hire
Cognition, described as an AI coding unicorn, has not disclosed details about Stamos’s role or its broader security strategy. The report does not specify terms or timing for the appointment, but the hire signals a shift toward prioritizing security in AI infrastructure.
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