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Nicholas Percoco

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Chief Security Officer at Kraken
📍 United States

Nicholas Percoco is the Chief Security Officer at Kraken, a global digital asset exchange, leading teams in security, IT, and operational resiliency with over 28 years of cybersecurity experience. He is known for his astute strategic vision and commitment to innovative security solutions.

Deeply invested in the hacking community, he founded THOTCON in Chicago and volunteers as a NOC Goon for DEF CON. He has also coached football and worked as an AI trainer.

Unique fact: Nicholas began his journey as an ethical computer hacker at a young age, writing his first program when he was six years old.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Chief Security Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United States
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Cryptocurrency Security
As CSO of a major digital asset exchange, he frequently speaks on the challenges of securing crypto assets and defending against sophisticated threats in the space.
Hacking Community
He founded the THOTCON hacking conference and volunteers for DEF CON, demonstrating a passion for building and supporting the security community.
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Career

Work history

8-2018
Chief Security Officer
Kraken
8-2009
Founder
THOTCON
8-2017
NOC Goon
DEF CON
4-2016
Advisory Board Member
Evolve Security Academy
9-2016 - 1-2024
Advisory Board Member
Cybereason
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Education
1993 - 1997
BS
Illinois State University
1989 - 1993
High School Diploma
Lake Park High School
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