Kevin Ketts

Kevin Ketts has over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. Kevin began their career in 1999 as the Vice President of Technology at SecureWorks, Inc. In 2002, they became an independent contractor, providing services such as security policy creation, security audits, penetration testing, application auditing, firewall implementation, and strategy consulting. In 2003, they joined AutoTrader.com as the Director of Information Security and Risk, where they led a diverse team of information security leaders, engineers, and risk analysts in the delivery of security operations, information risk management, security architecture, threat management, forensic analysis, and fraud mitigation. Kevin also served as the Director of IT Operations and Security, overseeing windows systems, desktop/application support functions, network operations center, telecomm, and information security. In 2012, they joined SLM Technology LLC as a Technical Advisory Board Member, providing independent strategic advice on and review of the technical direction of the SLM offerings as it pertains to information security and risk considerations. Kevin also joined BlueWave Computing as the Chief Information Security Consultant, leveraging risk-based methodologies to reduce risk, improve processes, and generate cost-saving strategies. In the same year, they joined NopSec as the VP of Operations and Product Strategy, building and directing the operations and product management functions for NopSec. Kevin also served as an Advisory Board Member. In 2014, they joined The Rainmaker Group as the VP - Technical Operations and Security, responsible for infrastructure oversight, strategic thinking, information security program maturation, and technical operations management. In 2017, they joined Angel Oak Companies as the VP of IT Operations and Security. In 2021, they became the Chief Technology Officer for risk3sixty, an advisory and technology firm focused on helping High-Growth Technology Companies build, manage, and certify their Security, Privacy, and Compliance programs.

Kevin Ketts attended Valdosta State University from 2012 to 2017, where they earned a Bachelor's of Science in Organizational Leadership.