Cody Cornell
Co-Founder and CSO
Cody Cornell, Swimlane’s Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), drives the strategic direction of the company and spearheads the development of its cutting-edge security automation and orchestration solution. His unwavering commitment to fostering an open exchange of expertise and best practices enables him to collaborate closely with industry-leading technology vendors and partners. Together, they identify opportunities to streamline and automate security operations, accelerating cyber response and empowering security automation initiatives.
With over a decade of hands-on security operations experience, Cody’s journey began in the U.S. Coast Guard, and he subsequently spent 15 years in IT and security, holding pivotal roles at organizations such as the U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), American Express, and IBM Global Business Services.
A sought-after presenter and information security resource, Cody shares his insights with audiences at Forbes, the Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force, the DHS Security Subcommittee on Privacy, and National Public Radio (NPR). Cody’s expertise and dedication continue to shape the landscape of security innovation.