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JumpCloud Names Roland Palmer as CISO to Lead Global Security Strategy
Palmer brings over 20 years of experience to the role, previously serving as VP of Security and Compliance at Sumo Logic.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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JumpCloud Inc. has announced the appointment of Roland Palmer as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Vice President of Security. Palmer is a recognized expert in scaling global teams and organizations with complex risk and compliance requirements. He joins JumpCloud to lead the company's global security strategy and protect its large, global employee and customer base.
Why it matters
As JumpCloud scales its cloud-based infrastructure and needs to solve complex security challenges for a growing list of global organizations, Palmer's deep technical background and expertise in building transparent, proof-driven security programs will be essential in ensuring JumpCloud's internal security operations remain resilient and sophisticated to match the unified platform it provides to customers.
The details
Palmer brings over 20 years of experience to the role, previously serving as VP of Security and Compliance at Sumo Logic for eight years, where he led global security operations and integrated compliance directly into engineering workflows. In his new role at JumpCloud, Palmer will lead the company's global security strategy and protect its large, global employee and customer base.
- On March 2, 2026, JumpCloud announced Palmer's appointment as CISO and VP of Security.
The players
Roland Palmer
A recognized expert in scaling global teams and organizations with complex risk and compliance requirements, who joins JumpCloud as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Vice President of Security.
Greg Keller
The co-founder and chief technology officer of JumpCloud.
JumpCloud Inc.
A cloud-based unified IT management platform designed to secure the modern workforce.
What they’re saying
“Trust is the bedrock of intelligent, secure IT. Roland's track record of building transparent, proof-driven security programs is world-class. He doesn't just manage risk; he integrates it into the fabric of the product. His leadership ensures that as we innovate, we are providing the most secure and compliant foundation possible for our customers.”
— Greg Keller, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, JumpCloud (bakercityherald.com)
“Identity and device trust are the most consequential problems in security today. I've admired JumpCloud's thoughtful approach to these challenges for years. The company's vision aligns with my own: intelligent, secure IT must be opinionated where it matters, yet simple and grounded in how teams actually operate. I look forward to deepening the trust our customers place in us as we scale.”
— Roland Palmer, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Vice President of Security, JumpCloud (bakercityherald.com)
The takeaway
JumpCloud's appointment of Roland Palmer as CISO and VP of Security underscores the company's commitment to providing the most secure and compliant foundation for its growing global customer base as it scales its cloud-based unified IT management platform.
