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Laila Mahmood

Energizer · DISC type I
Director Cybersecurity at Ross Stores, Inc.
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Laila Mahmood is the Director of Cybersecurity at Ross Stores, Inc. , with over ten years of experience in security architecture and risk management. A Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), she specializes in strategy, vendor management, and securing managed services, having risen through the ranks within the company.

She holds a Master of Science from California State University, Los Angeles and a Bachelor of Technology from the College of Engineering Trivandrum.

Laila has built her entire senior career within Ross Stores, Inc. , progressing from a Lead Security Analyst to her current Director role.

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Current Role
Director Cybersecurity
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Laila shows up

Full Of Energy
Believer
Relationship Oriented

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Priorities

Topics Laila cares about

Security Risk Management
A core specialty focused on developing strategies and implementing new security processes to mitigate risks across the enterprise.
Vendor Negotiations
Manages third-party security risks and leads contract negotiations, demonstrating strong skills in managing external partner relationships securely.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
Director Cybersecurity
Ross Stores, Inc.
7-2021 - 9-2024
Senior Manager Cybersecurity
Ross Stores, Inc.
3-2016 - 4-2017
Security Architect
Ross Stores, Inc.
8-2011 - 3-2016
Lead Security Analyst
Ross Stores, Inc.
2010 - 2011
Information Security Analyst
Southern California Edison
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Media appearances

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Education
2004 - 2006
Master of Science (M.S.)
California State University, Los Angeles
1999 - 2003
Bachelor of Technology (BTech)
College of Engineering Trivandrum
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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