Kendrick Conner Email & Phone Number

I offer over 20 years of multi-industry experience in maturing enterprise security postures for global corporations. I lead the overall security vision, strategy, and cyber roadmap, partnering with business executives to forge ahead confidently in the ever-evolving threat landscape.My approach involves resolving underlying issues to move companies from REACTIVE to PROACTIVE. I guide teams in assessing and closing gaps and embarking on systemic improvements to produce robust security operations, strategies, and programs that protect enterprises on all fronts. I also build relationships with business leaders, influence buy-in, & create security-aware cultures. I deliver UNBREAKABLE ENTERPRISE SECURITY in months vs. years.🔷 EXECUTIVE SNAPSHOTMy background encompasses successes for worldwide market-leading companies, such as Nouryon, IHG Corp., Symantec Corp., and IBM. I have held security certifications, including CISSP, CISM, GSLC, GCFW, and GSEC.I serve on Advisory Boards for the SANS Institute and Adversa.AI / PatternEx (now owned by Corelight) and on the Board for Aristiun. I also co-founded the AI Security Alliance and participate in OWASP. I’m well-versed in protecting SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS, and as an early adopter, I am excited about using AI and other emerging technologies to further revolutionize security.Highlights:► Blocked an attack from the most powerful Russian hacking group!► Elevated CMM scores for Nouryon and IHG Corp. by 1.25 points each and by 2.25 points at NCR.► Restored global production systems from an attack in 3 days with no production shut-down.► Built a 3-year risk strategy, new GRC team, and risk management system.► Slashed security incidents 70% and vulnerabilities 80%+ and created the private and SaaS cloud security program.🔷 LEADERSHIP STYLEI have led teams as large as 100+ personnel, and I focus on engaging, inspiring, and empowering excellence. I have a history of generating high team engagement, often, the highest in the company.I believe people are most productive when they buy into the overall mission. I foster environments where team members feel valued and open communication and transparency are the norms. Coaching and mentoring are also integral to my approach to developing tomorrow’s security executives.🔷 KEY STRENGTHSCybersecurity Strategy | Cyber Security Management | Cyber Risk Management | Cyber Governance Security Operations, SOC | Program Management | Threat & Vulnerability Management | DevSecOpsIAM | SIEM | Incident Response | Data Privacy | Disaster Recovery | Business Continuity

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  University Of Alaska Fairbanks

  Bachelor Of Science And Business Administration (Bsba)