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Alex Stamos
CognitionChief Information Security Officer
Stamos is a prominent cybersecurity leader who led Facebook's investigation into manipulation of the 2016 US election. He later founded the Stanford Internet Observatory to study online abuse, influence campaigns and threats to democratic institutions.
Career & education
Current roleCognitionSep 2026-presentChief Information Security Officer
CognitionSep 2026-presentPreviously
Education
Work and education history is primarily focused on AI-relevant roles and may not be comprehensive.
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MoveAlex Stamos joins Cognition as CISO
The cybersecurity leader is joining Cognition to help make software security more effective and affordable as AI changes both attacks and defenses.
September 29, 2026New personAlex Stamos added to the databaseCorridor Chief Security Officer and former Facebook/Yahoo security leader.
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