Bugcrowd is thrilled to announce that Antonio Bovoso, Vice President and Head of Cybersecurity at Sage Therapeutics, has joined our Board of Advisors. Bovoso’s experience in aligning technology with business goals and elevating cybersecurity into an integrated business enabler across the enterprise will be invaluable as we continue to innovate our Platform.
“Having served as a cybersecurity leader within multiple organizations, I deeply resonate with Bugcrowd’s commitment to proactively strengthening security through close collaboration with their customers and ongoing investment in innovation,” says Bovoso. “I am eager to join this esteemed Board of Advisors to help guide Bugcrowd in further leveraging its Platform to build trust and empower organizations to tackle emerging security challenges, demonstrating cybersecurity as a core part of their business strategies. I firmly believe that strategically integrating cybersecurity with core business objectives, supported by Bugcrowd’s proactive and collaborative approach, is critical for navigating modern digital threats and achieving lasting business resilience.”
Bovoso is currently the Vice President and Head of Cybersecurity at Sage Therapeutics in Cambridge, Massachusetts, bringing over 25 years of expertise in cybersecurity and risk management. He is recognized for his ability to strategically align technology with business goals, cultivate high-performing teams, and elevate cybersecurity into an integrated business enabler across the enterprise.
Antonio’s extensive career includes leadership roles at Deloitte, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, and Bank of America. He holds an MBA from the University of Southern California and, in his free time, enjoys boating and fishing with family and friends around the Boston Harbor Islands.
What attracted you to this advisory role with Bugcrowd? What about Bugcrowd interests you? I’ve always been drawn to companies that take a different approach to solving challenging problems, and Bugcrowd does precisely that. I’ve followed their work for years, particularly in how they leverage the power of the security community to stay ahead of emerging threats. Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to spend time with Bugcrowd CEO Dave Gerry and hear firsthand about the company’s direction. It was a great conversation. The vision and focus on tangible outcomes all resonated with me, and by the end, I knew I wanted to be a part of it.
What interests me most is Bugcrowd’s approach to security—not as a bolt-on function but as an integrated partner to help programs find and remediate complex vulnerabilities. Its ability to crowdsource top talent and scale security testing at speed is incredibly powerful, especially as threats evolve faster than internal teams can keep up with.
For security leaders, what advice do you have for integrating cybersecurity into the organizations’ core business objectives and overall strategy? Start by shedding the mindset that security is a gatekeeper and that it is too difficult for a business to understand. Treat cybersecurity like a business function, not a technical silo. Measure it in terms of reduced friction, increased customer trust, and better risk-adjusted decision-making. The most effective cybersecurity programs are tightly aligned with a company’s risk appetite, growth plans, and operational model. This requires early engagement with business leadership, and, at times, board education so that security is shaping decisions rather than reacting to them.