Vari Bindra named Chief Information Security Officer at Life360

Life360 has appointed Vari Bindra as CISO. Bindra previously worked at Amazon, where he led all aspects of security, risk, and privacy for Amazon Retail Stores, and also held roles at Blackhawk Network, Fisher Investments, and Intuit.

According to the release, the strategy and implementation of digital security solutions at Life360 will be led by Bindra as CISO. The company says his responsibility will cover security for all of the enterprise and product systems at Life360. According to Life360, he will develop and implement security policies, protocols and proactive initiatives together with the senior leadership team to strengthen the security culture at the company. The release says Life360 created the position as part of its ongoing efforts on standards of security and privacy.

Life360 says the expertise Bindra has in information and cybersecurity spans over 20 years at global brands. According to the release, Amazon was his most recent employer, and the Amazon Retail Stores he led there included Amazon Go, Whole Foods Market and the AWS Just Walk Out businesses.

Bindra also said he would contribute to the commitment Life360 has to protecting families in a world that is increasingly connected.

SecurityWeek describes Life360 as a developer of an app for location sharing and safety. According to the release, Life360 is listed on Nasdaq under the ticker LIF. According to the company, members use its mobile app and Tile tracking devices to stay connected to people, pets and things. The company says its services include crash detection with emergency dispatch, safe driver reports and location sharing. Life360 says it is a remote-first company and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. According to the company, Life360 had about 76.9 million monthly active users in more than 170 countries as of September 30, 2024.