Jaya Baloo is a globally recognized cybersecurity expert and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Avast Software, with nearly two decades of experience in information security. A recipient of the Cyber Security Executive of the Year award in 2015, she is consistently ranked among the top 100 CISOs and top 100 security influencers worldwide. Jaya is a sought-after keynote speaker at leading security conferences, where she addresses critical topics including lawful interception, mass surveillance, and cryptography. As a faculty member of Singularity University and a board member across multiple infosec organizations, she brings a rare combination of academic insight and industry leadership. A recognized authority on quantum computing, Jaya serves as a quantum ambassador for KPN Telecom and as Vice Chair of the Quantum Flagship Strategic Advisory Board of the EU Commission, positioning her at the forefront of the next generation of cybersecurity innovation.
