Kevin Barona
Founder & CEO, Cycore
About
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.
