Rick Granado

Rick Granado is a seasoned professional in safety and security management, currently serving as the Senior Manager of Safety and Security at Palo Alto Networks since May 2024. Prior to this role, Granado managed security operations on the West Coast for Global Guardian, overseeing a team responsible for high-net-worth client protection. Experience includes driving global security operations at Meta and consulting for SIA Security Solutions, focusing on emergency protocols and risk mitigation. Granado has a strong law enforcement background, having served with the San Jose Police Department and Redwood City Police Department in various roles, including counterterrorism liaison and SWAT operator. Granado holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology and Computer Science from San Jose State University.