Paperclip Adds Renowned CISO and Cybersecurity Expert to Advisory Committee for SAFE® Encryption Technology

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Paperclip (PCPJ) has appointed renowned cybersecurity expert Heather Lowrie to its SAFE® Advisory Committee. Lowrie, recognized as CISO of the Year at the 2024 SC Awards Europe, brings over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, technology, risk, and resilience. She will help guide Paperclip SAFE's expansion into the international cybersecurity market and promote data-centric security and encryption solutions.

Lowrie, who is also the Co-Founder of Resilionix, holds numerous prestigious certifications including CISSP, CCSP, CISM, and CIPP/E. She earned her Master of Science by Research in Science, Technology and Innovation Studies from the University of Edinburgh and has extensive experience leading major cyber incidents and digital transformations in both public and private sectors.

Cybersecurity Strategist and Former CISO Heather Lowrie joins the Paperclip SAFE Advisory Committee

HACKENSACK, N.J., May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heather Lowrie, a highly-experienced CISO, keynote speaker, and cybersecurity advocate, joins Paperclip as an advisor for its SAFE encryption solution. Lowrie will help guide Paperclip SAFE into the international cybersecurity market and bring data-centric security and encryption to the forefront of enterprise security.

With more than 25 years’ experience across cybersecurity, technology, risk, and resilience, Lowrie has led major digital and security transformations for high-impact public and private sector organizations. She is known for delivering business-aligned security that drives growth, builds trust, and creates societal value—underpinned by deep, hands-on experience in managing major cyber incidents.

"We’re thrilled to have Heather join us in an advisory capacity and to benefit from her deep expertise as we continue to advance Paperclip SAFE®," said Chad Walter, CRO at Paperclip. "We’re excited to collaborate on cybersecurity thought leadership, participate in key industry events, and refine our go-to-market strategy to elevate encryption-in-use and the SAFE technology across the data security landscape."

Lowrie was recognized by her peers as CISO of the Year at the 2024 SC Awards Europe and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Information Security. She is an accomplished strategist with extensive experience leading through crises—including major cyber incidents—and driving strategic change across digital transformation, data and AI, cybersecurity, and organizational culture initiatives. 

Lowrie is also the Co-Founder of Resilionix, a deep-tech startup dedicated to helping organizations build resilience in an increasingly complex and uncertain world.

“I’m delighted to join Paperclip in an advisory capacity and help bring data-centric security and encryption to the forefront of enterprise security,” Lowrie said. “I look forward to working with the excellent team at Paperclip to advance the adoption of encryption-in-use and to support organizations in building resilience”.

Lowrie is a graduate of the University of Edinburgh, where she earned a Master of Science by Research in Science, Technology and Innovation Studies with distinction. She also holds a postgraduate diploma in Information Technology, awarded with distinction, from the University of the West of Scotland, alongside other academic qualifications. Lowrie holds numerous cybersecurity certifications from both U.S. and European organizations, including CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CDPSE, CIPP/E, and more. 

About Paperclip, Inc.

Paperclip is a proven technology partner that continues to revolutionize data security, content and document management for Fortune 1,000 companies worldwide. Every second of every day, our innovative solutions are securely processing, transcribing, storing, and communicating highly sensitive content across the internet. Maximizing efficiency to save millions annually, while maintaining absolute security and compliance. For more information, visit paperclip.com.

About SAFE

Paperclip SAFE builds on the foundation of trust and collaboration that Paperclip has established with its security and content management solutions over three decades. Paperclip SAFE utilizes in-depth knowledge of the database and data pipeline to secure all points within the data lifecycle. Nine of the 10 top life insurance carriers in the U.S. are currently protected by Paperclip SAFE. With Paperclip SAFE, outpace threats with data that is always encrypted and always ahead of evolving risk. For more information, visit paperclip.com/safe.

MEDIA CONTACT:
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Paperclip, Inc.
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FAQ

Who is Heather Lowrie and why did Paperclip (PCPJ) appoint her to their advisory committee?

Heather Lowrie is a renowned CISO and cybersecurity expert with 25+ years of experience, named CISO of the Year at 2024 SC Awards Europe. Paperclip appointed her to help guide their SAFE encryption solution into the international cybersecurity market.

What is Paperclip SAFE and what role will Heather Lowrie play in its development?

Paperclip SAFE is an encryption technology solution. Lowrie will advise on cybersecurity thought leadership, participate in industry events, and help refine the go-to-market strategy for encryption-in-use technology.

What are Heather Lowrie's credentials and certifications?

Lowrie holds an MSc from University of Edinburgh, multiple cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CDPSE, CIPP/E), and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Information Security.

What is Resilionix and how is it connected to Paperclip's new advisor?

Resilionix is a deep-tech startup co-founded by Heather Lowrie that helps organizations build resilience in complex and uncertain environments.