Liminal Custody, a regulated digital asset custody platform specializing in secure wallet infrastructure for Web3 businesses, is pleased to announce the appointment of Hilal Ahmad Lone as its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Vice President.
With over 17 years of extensive experience in cybersecurity, Hilal brings deep expertise from his leadership roles at industry-leading companies such as Razorpay, Dream11, and Intuit. At Razorpay, Hilal was instrumental in strengthening the company’s security architecture, with a special focus on cloud infrastructure security, application security, and network protection. His strategic initiatives significantly enhanced Razorpay’s defense mechanisms against advanced cyber threats, ensuring a resilient and secure payment ecosystem.
In his new role at Liminal Custody, Hilal will spearhead security and privacy initiatives as the company accelerates its expansion across the APAC, MENA, and European markets. He aims to cultivate a security-first culture that balances robust cybersecurity frameworks with the agility required for innovation and operational excellence. Hilal’s vision centers on aligning Liminal’s security posture with evolving regulatory requirements while enhancing customer trust through stringent data protection and compliance measures.
Liminal, established in 2021, has quickly become a trusted name in the digital asset space. The firm is certified under CCSS Level 3 Full System, SOC 2 Type II, and ISO 27001 & 27701 standards, emphasizing its commitment to enterprise-grade security and data protection.
Hilal Ahmad Lone’s appointment marks a significant step in Liminal’s commitment to strengthening its security leadership as it scales custody solutions to meet the rising demands of the digital asset ecosystem.