Kevin Fox
Customer Cybersecurity Advocate, Manager of Security & Compliance @Aiven
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WORK HISTORY
Customer Cybersecurity Advocate, Manager of Security & Compliance @Aiven
FI
Acting in a CISO-aligned leadership role, driving security, risk, and compliance strategy while serving as a key partner to enterprise customers and go-to-market teams.• Act as a primary security advisor to enterprise customers, directly supporting revenue generation through security leadership in due diligence, RFPs, and risk discussions • Lead global security and compliance programs (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI, HIPAA), aligning regulatory strategy with business growth and operational scalability • Embed security into product, engineering, and go-to-market functions, enabling faster delivery without compromising risk posture • Translate enterprise customer requirements into prioritized security initiatives across SDLC, vulnerability management, and incident response • Partner with Legal and leadership on global regulatory strategy (GDPR, NIS2, DORA, Data Act), supporting expansion into regulated markets • Develop security positioning, messaging, and artifacts to strengthen customer trust and differentiate in competitive sales cycles
SKILLS
ABOUT KEVIN FOX
Security executive and acting CISO with 15+ years of experience leading cybersecurity, risk, and compliance across cloud, SaaS, and regulated environments.I specialize in transforming security from a control function into a business enabler - supporting product velocity, enterprise sales, and customer trust.• Built and scaled security programs from the ground up • Partnered with executive teams to align security with growth strategy • Led customer-facing security engagements (BISO) to accelerate enterprise sales • Delivered global compliance programs (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI, HIPAA) • Embedded security into engineering, product, and go-to-market functions My approach is simple: Reduce risk in a way that accelerates the business - not slows it down.With a background in development, automation, and engineering, I bridge the gap between security and product teams - driving adoption, reducing friction, and improving outcomes through practical, scalable solutions.I’m particularly focused on:• Enterprise risk management and regulatory strategy • Customer-facing security and trust programs • Scalable security program design in high-growth environments Leadership, for me, is people-first. I value building strong, accountable teams and creating environments where both individuals and programs can thrive.Feel free to connect - I’m always happy to collaborate, share insights, or lend a hand where my expertise can add value.
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