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Kevin Cross

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SVP, CISO at Dell Technologies
📍 Leander, Texas, United States

Kevin Cross is the Senior Vice President and CISO at Dell Technologies, leading the Security and Resiliency Organization. With extensive experience in threat intelligence and incident response from previous roles, including at Sony, he champions viewing cybersecurity as a core business function. He holds a degree from the University of Maryland.

Described as level-headed and pragmatic, Kevin believes honesty, integrity, and communication are essential leadership traits for building trust. He is a strong advocate for hiring diverse talent from non-traditional backgrounds, drawing from his own unique career journey. He emphasizes relationship management and collaboration as keys to success.

Unique fact: Kevin began his career path with a degree in kinesiology and physical therapy before transitioning into cybersecurity.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
SVP, CISO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Leander, Texas, United States
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Business-led Security
He states that security leaders should operate as business leaders who speak in business terms and demonstrate value, rather than acting as a blocker.
Diverse Talent Pipelines
Uses his own non-traditional background (kinesiology degree) to advocate for hiring candidates with the right aptitude, not just specific formal requirements.
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Career

Work history

4-2021
SVP, CISO
Dell Technologies
5-2020 - 4-2021
Vice President, CISO
Dell Technologies
9-2018 - 5-2020
Vice President, Cyber Security
Dell Technologies
11-2017 - 9-2018
Vice President, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
Sony
3-2017 - 10-2017
Vice President, Cyber Defense
Sony
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Education
1995 - 1997
Bachelor's degree
University of Maryland
1998 - 1999
Physical Therapy/Therapist
University of Maryland, Baltimore Graduate School
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