Qanapi Group, a global cybersecurity company specialising in data protection, has confirmed the addition of former US Secretary of the Navy (US SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro to its board of directors.
With a background in both national security and technological advancement, Del Toro will guide Qanapi in its forthcoming strategic growth initiatives.
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His expertise is expected to be instrumental in enhancing the firm’s collaborations with governmental bodies, tackling emerging regulatory and cyber defence issues, and providing reliable services for essential projects.
Toro has more than 40 years of experience across the military, government, and private sector.
He served as the 78th US SECNAV from 2021 until January 2025, during which time he led initiatives in technological modernisation, including the advancement of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity capabilities.
Before his tenure as US SECNAV, Toro founded SBG Technology Solutions, a company focused on space systems engineering and high-tech IT services.
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By GlobalDataHis earlier career includes 26 years in the US Navy, where he retired with the rank of Commander.
Qanapi Group CEO, founder and chairman Trent Telford said: “We are deeply honoured to welcome Secretary Del Toro to our board.
“His unmatched leadership in both government and business, combined with his passion for forward-thinking solutions, will be instrumental to our goal of providing mission-enabling technology in national security.
“The defence sector is rapidly evolving to being hyper-connected through AI and autonomous capabilities; a vastly different challenge to the military landscape and platforms from previous decades. Accordingly, a revolution in data-centric security is upon us and Secretary Del Toro’s vast experience is uniquely positioned to guide us.”
Qanapi other board members include Terry McAuliffe, former Governor of Virginia.
Qanapi’s API technology, which has received FIPS validation and FedRAMP High (Ready) status, provides data-level encryption and zero-trust protection. Its products are designed to secure sensitive and regulated data and are compatible with a wide range of software, devices, and networks.
