Upcoming Events
Invited Speakers
Kevin Barona
Founder & CEO · Cycore
Kevin Barona is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cycore , where he helps high-growth technology companies convert cybersecurity, privacy, and emerging AI risk into strategic business advantages. With roots in nuclear energy cybersecurity and deep experience in Big Four advisory, Kevin has designed and operationalized security programs for organizations across regulated industries, SaaS, fintech, and cloud-native environments. His leadership combines enterprise-level governance discipline with startup-level speed, enabling companies to meet SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and AI governance expectations without slowing innovation. Kevin is a frequent speaker on AI governance, next-generation GRC, and how founders can position security as a commercial catalyst rather than a cost center.
Pergrin Pervez
Chief Growth Officer · Cycore
As Chief Growth Officer at Cycore, Peregrine Pervez, is a cybersecurity, AI governance, and compliance executive who helps organizations build trust, resilience, and scalable foundations for growth. As Chief Growth Officer at Cycore, he partners with leadership teams across high-growth technology companies, Fortune 100 enterprises, mid-market organizations, to design and operationalize modern security and governance programs. Pergrin specializes in the intersection of cybersecurity, responsible AI, regulatory compliance, and enterprise strategy — translating complex risk landscapes into actionable, future-ready frameworks that enable both innovation and assurance. Known for his clarity, strategic thinking, and board-level communication, he is frequently invited to speak on the future of cybersecurity, the evolution of governance, and the executive responsibilities shaping tomorrow’s organizations.