Kevin Watkins
About Kevin Watkins
Kevin Watkins is a Sr. Manager at Protiviti, specializing in SWIFT banking assessments and cybersecurity.
Current Position at Protiviti
Kevin Watkins is currently a Senior Manager at Protiviti. He has been with the company since 2021, where he leads SWIFT banking assessments to ensure secure transactions and data protection. His role encompasses the oversight of cybersecurity measures and initiatives to safeguard financial data within the organization. Kevin operates out of Omaha, Nebraska, United States.
Previous Role at Balto
Before joining Protiviti, Kevin Watkins worked as the Director of Information Security at Balto in 2021. During his 8-month tenure in Omaha, he was responsible for managing the company's information security protocols and safeguarding its technological infrastructure from cyber threats.
Experience at Data Axle
Kevin Watkins held the position of Director of Information Security at Data Axle from 2017 to 2021. Over his four-year stint in the Greater Omaha Area, he was tasked with overseeing the company's information security strategies, ensuring that all data management practices adhered to stringent security standards and protocols.
Role at Aetna
Kevin Watkins served as an Information Security Manager at Aetna from 2015 to 2016. In this one-year period, he was responsible for managing the security measures to protect sensitive health information and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and best practices in the field of cybersecurity.
Long-term Tenure at Nebraska Methodist Health System
Kevin Watkins worked at Nebraska Methodist Health System for a significant part of his career, spanning from 1998 to 2015. Initially, he served as a Network Administrator for 13 years until 2011. He then transitioned to the role of IT Security Administrator, a position he held for four years until 2015. During his tenure, Kevin was integral in implementing and managing the institution's network infrastructure and security measures.
Educational Background in Computer Information Systems
Kevin Watkins earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Information Systems with a focus on Information Security from Bellevue University, completing his studies between 2012 and 2014. Prior to this, he studied at Metropolitan Community College from 1996 to 2002, where he obtained an Associate degree in Microcomputer Technology with an emphasis on Networking.
Specialized Audits and Cybersecurity Assessments
Throughout his career, Kevin Watkins has conducted ISO audits to ensure organizational compliance with international standards. He also assesses cybersecurity maturity levels against the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Critical Security Controls, which are key benchmarks in the cybersecurity industry.