Overview
Paul Pasquale serves as Chief Security Officer at Norm Ai[1][3]. Pasquale is a seasoned CISO with 15+ years of experience[2] and holds a B.E. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art[12] and an M.S. in Information Security Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University[11]. Prior to joining Norm Ai in October 2025[3], Pasquale served as Chief Information Security Officer at YipitData from June 2022 to October 2025[5]. Pasquale's background includes extensive work with the United States Department of Defense, holding positions including Corporate Policy Officer, Branch Chief, Deputy Division Chief, Division Chief, and Technical Leader between 2009 and 2022[10][9][8][7][6]. Pasquale is also founder of 7 River Systems, a position held since January 2013[4].
Profile introduction
Seasoned CISO with 15+ years experience. Builder of robust security programs that enable business growth while protecting critical assets. Key strengths: - Building security programs from zero to full operations - Crisis management for high-stakes security incidents - Enterprise risk leadership - Secure AI transformation while maintaining compliance - Budget optimization My approach creates positive security cultures where protection enables rather than hinders business objectives. Transitioning from intelligence community to commercial security leadership has given me unique perspectives on…
Career history
- Chief Security OfficerOct 2025 to presentNorm Ai
- FounderJan 2013 to present7 River Systems
- Chief Information Security OfficerJun 2022 to Oct 2025YipitData
- Technical LeaderAug 2020 to Mar 2022United States Department of Defense
- Division ChiefAug 2014 to Aug 2020United States Department of Defense
- Deputy Division ChiefJun 2013 to Aug 2014United States Department of Defense
- Branch ChiefJan 2011 to Jun 2013United States Department of Defense
- Corporate Policy OfficerJul 2009 to Jan 2011United States Department of Defense
Education
M.S., Information Security Policy and Management2007 - 2009Carnegie Mellon University
B.E., Electrical and Computer Engineering2003 - 2007The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
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