Kenneth Kron
About Kenneth Kron
Kenneth Kron serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at Vigilent in Oakland, California, a position he has held since 2021. He has a diverse background in information security, software development, and martial arts, including founding a biofuel company and achieving a 5th Degree Black Belt in Aikido.
Work at Vigilent
Kenneth Kron has served as the Chief Information Security Officer at Vigilent since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's information security strategy and ensuring the protection of sensitive data. Vigilent is located in Oakland, California, where Kron has contributed to enhancing the organization's security posture over the past three years.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Prior to his current position, Kenneth Kron held various roles in the information security field. He worked as a Security Consultant at Truvantis from 2011 to 2015, where he provided expertise in security practices. He also served as a Senior Professional Services Engineer at Coverity for ten months in 2008-2009. His experience includes conducting manual code reviews and developing security auditing scripts for AWS and on-site deployments.
Entrepreneurial Background
Kenneth Kron founded Bay Area Biofuel, where he worked from 2001 to 2006. This venture focused on biofuel solutions in the San Francisco Bay Area. His experience as a founder has contributed to his understanding of business operations and the importance of security in entrepreneurial endeavors.
Education and Expertise
Kenneth Kron studied Computer Science at Southeastern Louisiana University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from 1982 to 1986. He also attended Louisiana Tech University for one year, where he focused on Computer Science. In addition to his formal education, Kron has trained in Aikido since 1987, achieving a 5th Degree Black Belt, which reflects his commitment to discipline and continuous learning.
Training and Development Contributions
Kron has provided secure development training specifically for Java and C programming languages. His expertise in these languages has allowed him to contribute to the development of secure coding practices. He has also participated as a Fellow at Insight Data Science for two months in 2020, further expanding his knowledge in data science and security.