Former Splunk VP Faya Peng Joins Contrast Security as General Manager of Application Detection and Response

Cyber product expert will grow Contrast Security’s lead in ADR, the fastest growing emerging InfoSec category

PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Contrast Security, the Runtime Security company, today announced the appointment of Faya Peng as the General Manager of Application Detection and Response (ADR). Peng brings a track record of success as a product and go-to-market leader to Contrast Security’s ADR. She will oversee the global strategy, product vision, and GTM execution of ADR, the fastest growing emerging cybersecurity category.

Contrast Security ADR empowers security teams to detect threats and stop attacks that target applications and APIs. Uniquely, ADR positions defenses inside the actual application, enabling security from within.

“There is an alarming gap in organizations' security programs when it comes to applications and APIs. I’m excited to lead Contrast Security Application Detection and Response to help solve that problem,” said Peng. “Cybersecurity is crucial to how we live our lives and I’m here to make sure more companies are protected by Contrast Security’s exceptional technology.”

Peng has a deep understanding of enterprise cybersecurity needs. Previously at Splunk, Peng led major product launches and managed a data platform used by tens of thousands of companies to power and enable their security teams.

“I’ve seen firsthand that security teams are more effective when they have visibility and context across the stack. ADR brings that needed visibility to applications and APIs,” said Peng.

Prior to Splunk, Peng helped lead Cisco’s long-term strategy and M&A. Peng was integral in the evolution of Cisco's strategy in cybersecurity, which now accounts for more than half of the company’s revenue.

Peng now joins a growing team at Contrast Security focused on ADR.

“Since we launched ADR, we’ve seen excitement from the security community, from analysts and, most importantly, our customers,” said Rick Fitz, CEO of Contrast Security. “We are thrilled to have someone of Faya Peng’s caliber join Contrast Security to expand our ADR team and evolve the product.”

If you’re ready to detect and respond to attacks on your application layer in real time, contact Contrast Security for a demo of ADR by emailing [e-mail].

About Contrast Security

Contrast Security is the world’s leader in Runtime Application Security, embedding code analysis and attack prevention directly into software. Contrast’s patented security instrumentation disrupts traditional AppSec approaches with integrated and comprehensive security observability that delivers highly accurate assessment and continuous protection of an entire application portfolio. The Contrast Runtime Security Platform enables powerful Application Security Testing and Application Detection and Response, allowing developers, AppSec teams, and SecOps teams to better protect and defend their applications against the ever-evolving threat landscape. Application Security programs need to modernize. Contrast empowers teams to innovate — with confidence.

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