Disclosure · Form 10-K · fiscal 2026
Commvault 10-K cybersecurity disclosure (Item 1C), fiscal 2026
Filed May 11, 2026· period ended March 31, 2026· CVLT· CIK 1169561· Updated · filing on sec.gov ↗· company page
Commvault's Form 10-K for fiscal 2026, filed May 11, 2026, names the Chief Security Officer as its top security role, with oversight by the Audit Committee.
What the filing says, in plain English
Who leads security (the top role, as the filing names it)
Chief Security Officer
Reports to
not identified
Board oversight
Audit Committee
“The Audit Committee receives quarterly briefings from the CSO on the cybersecurity program, material cybersecurity threats and incidents, and related mitigation and response activities.”
How often the board or committee hears about it
Quarterly
“The Audit Committee receives quarterly briefings from the CSO on the cybersecurity program, material cybersecurity threats and incidents, and related mitigation and response activities.”
CISO or other person named
not identified
Frameworks and standards named
NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS
Where the filing names them
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework: “Led by the Chief Security Officer ("CSO"), Commvault's cybersecurity program leverages the National Institute of Standards and Technology ("NIST") Cybersecurity Framework, with the primary objective of securing systems and data from cyber threats.”
- ISO/IEC 27001: “Commvault maintains a variety of third-party certifications and undergoes annual assessments for SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.”
- SOC 2: “Commvault maintains a variety of third-party certifications and undergoes annual assessments for SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.”
- PCI DSS: “Commvault maintains a variety of third-party certifications and undergoes annual assessments for SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.”
Outside assessors, consultants or testers
not identified
Experience of the security leadership, as stated
Stated
“The current CSO holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland, holds industry certifications including CISSP, PMP, CIPP/E, CIPP/US and CISA, is affiliated with various industry working groups focused on threat intelligence and privacy, and has over twenty years of experience in cybersecurity leading technical, operational, and strategic programs to protect critical data and infrastructure.”
Material incident
The filing states none
“To date, we are not aware of any risks from cybersecurity threats, including as a result of previous cybersecurity incidents, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect Commvault, including its business strategy, results of operations or financial condition.”
The section
864 words, Form 10-K filed May 11, 2026 for the period ended March 31, 2026
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How peers in the same industry describe the seat
The SEC assigns Commvault standard industrial classification 7372, Services-prepackaged software (SEC SIC list). 8 other filers in our library have the same code.
| Filer | Top security role | Reports to | Board oversight |
|---|---|---|---|
| AtlassianFY 2026, filed August 14, 2026 | Chief Information Security Officer | CTrO | Audit Committee |
| PaylocityFY 2026, filed August 5, 2026 | Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer | Chief Financial Officer | audit committee |
| Elastic N.V.FY 2026, filed June 8, 2026 | Chief Information Security Officer | not identified | Audit Committee |
| Gen DigitalFY 2026, filed May 21, 2026 | Chief Information Security Officer | not identified | Audit Committee of the Board |
| DynatraceFY 2026, filed May 20, 2026 | Chief Information Security Officer | Chief Financial Officer | Cybersecurity Committee |
| NetskopeFY 2026, filed March 31, 2026 | Chief Information Security Officer | not identified | Audit Committee |
| RubrikFY 2026, filed March 19, 2026 | Chief Information Security Officer | not identified | Cybersecurity committee |
| SailPointFY 2026, filed March 19, 2026 | Chief Information Security Officer | not identified | cybersecurity committee |
Item 1C, verbatim from the filing
The text below is the Cybersecurity item of Commvault's Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on May 11, 2026, reproduced word for word from the filing on sec.gov. Page numbers and navigation lines have been removed; nothing has been added. It describes governance as of that date.
Item 1C. Cybersecurity
Risk Management and Strategy
Commvault has established a cybersecurity program designed to protect the company, our customers, partners and other stakeholders. The cybersecurity program includes policies, processes and practices that are designed to assess, identify and manage material risks from cybersecurity threats and is integrated into our enterprise risk management program. Led by the Chief Security Officer ("CSO"), Commvault's cybersecurity program leverages the National Institute of Standards and Technology ("NIST") Cybersecurity Framework, with the primary objective of securing systems and data from cyber threats. We partner with industry-leading cybersecurity experts for continuous monitoring, alerting, mitigation and responsiveness related to our cybersecurity program. We adopt industry best practices and security technologies and have established a Security Incident Response Plan ("SIRP") which outlines our processes for incident preparation, detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and post-incident analysis. In addition to the SIRP, we maintain a Crisis Management Plan to organize roles and responsibilities in the event of a crisis, a Disaster Recovery Plan to provide guidance in the recovery of systems following an outage, and a Business Continuity Plan to identify alternative means of conducting business in the event of business disruption. We partner with third party service providers to enhance our monitoring and response capabilities, facilitate readiness activities including tabletop exercises, and perform various methods of cybersecurity penetration testing. All employees are required to undergo annual security awareness training on current and potential cybersecurity threats and report suspicious activity. We assess cybersecurity risks associated with third-party service providers through diligence, evaluation of provider cybersecurity controls, contractual protections and ongoing oversight, as appropriate.
Commvault maintains a variety of third-party certifications and undergoes annual assessments for SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. Commvault also undergoes periodic assessments and testing in support of these certifications and compliance frameworks, and our products undergo security testing as part of these processes. Annually, internal auditors also perform risk-based reviews of certain business operations and control environments, and relevant findings, observations and recommendations are shared with Management, including the CEO, CFO, Chief Accounting Officer, Chief Trust Officer, CSO, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer ("Deputy CISO"), and Chief Information Officer ("CIO"), Chief Products Officer, and with the Audit Committee, and escalated to the full Board, as appropriate.
Given the increasingly complex and sophisticated cyber threat landscape, we seek to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity threats. Commvault has prioritized cyber resilience measures and leverages governance processes and procedures to mitigate potential business impacts if and when an adverse event occurs. To date, we are not aware of any risks from cybersecurity threats, including as a result of previous cybersecurity incidents, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect Commvault, including its business strategy, results of operations or financial condition. Although no material impacts have been recorded to date, IT system failures, network disruptions, cybersecurity incidents, and data breaches could adversely impact our business, internal controls, results of operations, and financial condition.
For additional description of cybersecurity risks and potential related impacts on Commvault, refer to the risk factor captioned "Risks Related to Technology and Security – We may be subject to IT system failures, network disruptions, cybersecurity incidents and breaches in data security" in Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors."
Governance
Commvault's Board of Directors (the "Board") provides oversight of Commvault's enterprise risk management strategy, which includes risks from cybersecurity threats. The Audit Committee receives quarterly briefings from the CSO on the cybersecurity program, material cybersecurity threats and incidents, and related mitigation and response activities. The Audit Committee also receives updates from the Chief Trust Officer on the Enterprise Risk Management Committee ("ERMC"). The Board is kept apprised of cybersecurity matters through quarterly reporting from the Audit Committee Chair and annual, or as needed, reporting directly from the CSO.
Commvault's Management, including the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Trust Officer, CSO, Deputy CISO, CIO, and Chief Products Officer , is responsible for our cybersecurity risk management strategy, operational
decision-making, and incident preparedness and response. The current CSO holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland, holds industry certifications including CISSP, PMP, CIPP/E, CIPP/US and CISA, is affiliated with various industry working groups focused on threat intelligence and privacy, and has over twenty years of experience in cybersecurity leading technical, operational, and strategic programs to protect critical data and infrastructure.
Management ensures cybersecurity risks are communicated through the ERMC and regular, or as needed, reporting to the Audit Committee and the Board. The ERMC is responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and execution of our enterprise risk management program. The ERMC meets quarterly, or as needed, to assess, consider, and manage material risks, including cybersecurity threats across the business. Management also uses the SIRP and related escalation procedures to evaluate and respond to cybersecurity incidents and to determine whether escalation to the Audit Committee, the Board, or external disclosure processes is appropriate. An Executive Security Council is responsible for the significant operational decisions in the event of an active cybersecurity incident. The Executive Security Council meets monthly, or as needed, with the Audit Committee Chair as an optional attendee, to provide counsel and foster productive communication between Management and the Board .
Earlier filings on record
Fiscal 2025 Form 10-K, filed May 5, 2025 sec.gov ↗
Top security role, as the filing names it
Chief Security Officer
Reports to, as the filing names it
not identified
Board oversight
Audit Committee
“The Audit Committee of the Board receives quarterly briefings on the cybersecurity program from the CSO and briefings on the Enterprise Risk Management Committee ("ERMC") from the Chief Trust Officer.”
Person named in the filing
not identified
Experience, as stated
Stated
“The current CSO holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland, industry certifications such as CISSP, PMP, CIPP/E, CIPP/US and CISA, is affiliated with various industry working groups focused on threat intelligence and privacy, and has over twenty years of experience in cybersecurity leading technical, operational, and strategic programs to protect critical data and infrastructure.”
Material incident
The filing states none
“To date, Commvault is not aware of any risks from cybersecurity threats, including as a result of any previous cybersecurity incidents, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect Commvault, including its business strategy, results of operations or financial condition.”
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Item 1C. Cybersecurity
Risk Management and Strategy
Commvault has established a cybersecurity program for the benefit of the company, our customers, partners and stakeholders. The cybersecurity program includes policies, processes and practices that are designed to assess, identify and manage material risks from cybersecurity threats and is integrated into our enterprise risk management program. Led by the Chief Security Officer ("CSO"), Commvault's cybersecurity program leverages the National Institute of Standards and Technology ("NIST") Cybersecurity Framework, with the primary objective of securing systems and data from cyber threats. We partner with industry-leading cybersecurity experts for continuous monitoring, alerting, mitigation and responsiveness related to our cybersecurity program. We adopt industry best practices and security technologies and have established a Security Incident Response Plan ("SIRP") which outlines our processes for incident preparation, detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and post-incident analysis. In addition to the SIRP, we maintain a Crisis Management Plan to organize roles and responsibilities in the event of a crisis, a Disaster Recovery Plan to provide guidance in the recovery of systems following an outage, and a Business Continuity Plan to identify alternative means of conducting business in the event of business disruption. We partner with third party service providers to enhance our monitoring and response capabilities, facilitate readiness activities including tabletop exercises, and perform various methods of cybersecurity penetration testing. All employees are required to undergo annual security awareness training on current and potential cybersecurity threats and report suspicious activity. We also assess third-party service provider cybersecurity controls and include security and privacy terms in contracts as appropriate.
Commvault maintains a variety of third-party certifications and undergoes annual assessments for SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, CJIS, and PCI DSS. In support of these certifications and assessments, our products also undergo security testing. Annually, internal auditors complete a risk assessment of specific business operations, such as privacy and sanctions compliance and travel and expense policy compliance, identify areas of heightened risk, and conduct dedicated audit engagements. The findings, observations, and recommendations from these engagements are shared with Management, including the CEO, CFO, Chief Trust Officer, CSO, Chief Information Officer ("CIO"), and Senior Vice President of Engineering and the Audit Committee, as appropriate.
Given the increasingly complex and sophisticated cyber threat landscape, we try to be vigilant to predict and prevent attacks. Commvault has prioritized cyber resilience measures and leverages governance processes and procedures to mitigate potential business impacts if and when an adverse event occurs. To date, Commvault is not aware of any risks from cybersecurity threats, including as a result of any previous cybersecurity incidents, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect Commvault, including its business strategy, results of operations or financial condition. Although no material impacts have been recorded to date, IT system failures, network disruptions, cybersecurity incidents, and data breaches could adversely impact our business, internal controls, results of operations, and financial condition. For example, in February and April 2025, Microsoft notified the Company about unauthorized activity within our Azure environment by a suspected nation-state threat actor. As part of the ongoing investigation regarding this activity, the Company immediately activated its incident response plan, issued security advisories, and implemented several advanced security measures, including enhanced rotation of credentials and strengthened security monitoring, among other proactive measures.
For additional description of cybersecurity risks and potential related impacts on Commvault, refer to the risk factor captioned "Risks Related to Technology and Security – We may be subject to IT system failures, network disruptions, cybersecurity incidents and breaches in data security" in Part 1, Item 1A. "Risk Factors."
Governance
Commvault's Board of Directors (the "Board") provides oversight of Commvault's enterprise risk management strategy, which includes risks from cybersecurity threats. The Audit Committee of the Board receives quarterly briefings on the cybersecurity program from the CSO and briefings on the Enterprise Risk Management Committee ("ERMC") from the Chief Trust Officer. The Board is kept apprised of cybersecurity updates through quarterly reporting from the Audit Committee Chair and annual, or as needed, reporting directly to the Board from the CSO.
Commvault's Management, including the CEO, CFO, Chief Trust Officer, CSO, CIO, and Senior Vice President of Engineering , is responsible for our cybersecurity risk management strategy, operational decision-
making, and incident preparedness and response. The current CSO holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland, industry certifications such as CISSP, PMP, CIPP/E, CIPP/US and CISA, is affiliated with various industry working groups focused on threat intelligence and privacy, and has over twenty years of experience in cybersecurity leading technical, operational, and strategic programs to protect critical data and infrastructure. Management ensures cybersecurity risks are communicated through the establishment of the ERMC and regular, or as needed, reporting to the Audit Committee and the Board. The ERMC is responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and execution of our enterprise risk management program. The ERMC meets quarterly, or as needed, to assess, consider, and manage material risks, including cybersecurity threats across the business. An Executive Security Council is responsible for the significant operational decisions in the event of an active cybersecurity incident. The Executive Security Council meets monthly, or as needed, with the Audit Committee Chair as an optional attendee, to provide counsel and foster productive communication between Management and the Board.
Fiscal 2024 Form 10-K, filed May 13, 2024 sec.gov ↗
Top security role, as the filing names it
Chief Information Security Officer
Reports to, as the filing names it
not identified
Board oversight
Audit Committee
“The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors receives quarterly briefings on the cybersecurity program from the CISO and briefings on the Enterprise Risk Management Committee ("ERMC") and Cybersecurity Oversight Team ("CSOT") from the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer ("CLCO").”
Person named in the filing
not identified
Experience, as stated
Stated
“The current CISO holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, is affiliated with various CISO professional working groups, and has over twenty-five years of experience in information security, compliance, technology, and program management across financial, telecommunications, audit, healthcare, retail, and professional services organizations.”
Material incident
The filing states none
“To date, Commvault is not aware of any cybersecurity incidents that have materially affected Commvault's financial condition or business operations.”
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Item 1C. Cybersecurity
Risk Management and Strategy
Commvault has established a cybersecurity program for the benefit of the company, our customers, partners and stockholders. The cybersecurity program includes policies, processes and practices that are designed to assess, identify and manage material risks from cybersecurity threats and is integrated into our enterprise risk management program. Led by the Chief Information Security Officer ("CISO"), Commvault's cybersecurity program leverages the National Institute of Standards and Technology ("NIST") Cybersecurity Framework, with the primary objective of securing systems and data from cyber threats. We procure security technologies, consistently work to mature our cybersecurity program, and partner with security service providers. We have established a Security Incident Response Plan ("SIRP") which outlines our processes for incident preparation, detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and post-incident analysis. In addition to the SIRP, we maintain a Crisis Management Plan to organize roles and responsibilities in the event of a crisis, a Disaster Recovery Plan to provide guidance in the recovery of systems following an outage, and a Business Continuity Plan to identify alternative means of conducting business in the event of business disruption. We partner with third parties to enhance monitoring and response capabilities and facilitate readiness activities including tabletop exercises and penetration testing. All employees are required to undergo annual security awareness training on current and potential cybersecurity threats and report suspicious activity. We also assess third-party service provider cybersecurity controls through a risk assessment questionnaire and include security and privacy terms in contracts as appropriate.
Commvault maintains a variety of third-party certifications and undergoes annual assessments for SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, CJIS, and PCI DSS. In support of these certifications and assessments, our products also undergo security testing. Annually, internal auditors complete a risk assessment of specific business operations like privacy and sanctions compliance or travel & expense policy compliance, identify areas of heightened risk, and conduct dedicated audit engagements at the direction of Management. The findings, observations, and recommendations from these engagements are shared with Management and the Audit Committee, as appropriate.
To date, Commvault is not aware of any cybersecurity incidents that have materially affected Commvault's financial condition or business operations. Given the increasingly complex and sophisticated cyber threat landscape, we try to be vigilant to predict and prevent attacks. Commvault has prioritized cyber resilience measures and leverages governance processes and procedures to mitigate potential business impacts if and when an adverse event occurs. Although no material impacts have been recorded to date, IT system failures, network disruptions, cybersecurity incidents, and data breaches could adversely impact our business, internal controls, results of operations, and financial condition.
For additional description of cybersecurity risks and potential related impacts on Commvault, refer to the risk factor captioned "Risks Related to Technology and Security – We may be subject to IT system failures, network disruptions, cybersecurity incidents and breaches in data security" in Part 1, Item 1A. "Risk Factors."
Governance
Commvault's Board of Directors (the "Board") provides oversight of Commvault's enterprise risk management strategy, which includes risks from cybersecurity threats. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors receives quarterly briefings on the cybersecurity program from the CISO and briefings on the Enterprise Risk Management Committee ("ERMC") and Cybersecurity Oversight Team ("CSOT") from the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer ("CLCO"). The Board is kept apprised of cybersecurity updates through quarterly, or as needed, reporting from the Audit Committee Chair and annual, or as needed, reporting directly to the Board from the CISO.
Commvault's Management, including the CEO, CFO, CLCO, CISO, Chief Information Officer ("CIO"), and Senior Vice President of Engineering, is responsible for our cybersecurity risk management strategy, operational decision-making, and incident preparedness and response. The current CISO holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, is affiliated with various CISO professional working groups, and has over twenty-five years of experience in information security, compliance, technology, and program management across financial, telecommunications, audit, healthcare, retail, and professional services organizations. Management ensures cybersecurity risks are communicated through the establishment of the ERMC and the CSOT and regular, or as needed, reporting to the Audit Committee and the Board. The ERMC is responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and execution of our enterprise risk management program. The ERMC meets quarterly, or as needed, to assess, consider, and manage material risks including cybersecurity threats across the business. The CSOT is responsible for the significant operational decisions in the event of an active cybersecurity incident. The CSOT meets as needed, with the Audit Committee Chair as an optional attendee, to provide counsel and foster productive communication between Management and the Board.
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