Allied Universal Appoints Jordan Avnaim as Global CISO
Veteran technology executive brings over two decades of experience to oversee global cybersecurity operations across more than 100 countries.
- By Jesse Jacobs
- Aug 21, 2026
Security services giant Allied Universal announced the appointment of Jordan Avnaim to the position of global chief information security officer.
Avnaim takes over responsibility for directing the company's global cybersecurity strategy, overseeing operations and managing cyber defense teams across more than 100 countries and territories. In his new capacity, he will focus on implementing a risk-based cybersecurity framework designed to safeguard corporate systems, employee data and technology platforms.
Reporting directly to Allied Universal Global General Counsel Loretta Cecil, Avnaim brings more than 20 years of sector experience to the post. His background includes expertise in technology risk management, regulatory compliance and protecting critical infrastructure for large multinational organizations.
Prior to joining Allied Universal, Avnaim served as CISO at Hyundai AutoEver America and held the top security post at Entrust Corp., where he directed information security programs across 40 offices and 20 data centers. He also previously held several senior leadership roles in technology risk and security at Capital Group Companies.
Avnaim holds a master's degree in engineering management of technology and a bachelor's degree in computer engineering and mathematics from Vanderbilt University. He maintains credentials as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional and Certified Information Systems Auditor.