Former CISO Of Costco, Disney, And Now Exec At Axonius Talks CISO Strategies
InformationWeek, Thursday, July 10th, 2025
Ryan Knisley describes his journey from the US Army to the C-suite. He also shares his professional journey along with insights into the crucial responsibilities of the CISO.
Ryan Knisley, chief product strategist for enterprise asset management company Axonius, began his career in the US Army. His goal was to work for the Secret Service, and after eight years in the Army, he did just that. Working for the Electronic Crimes Special Agent Program (ECSAP), he cultivated a range of skills that he would later apply to the private sector.
He went on to work for such companies as Walmart and PwC before stepping into the C-suite at Costco and then Disney.