Kerry Kilker's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

Kerry Kilker is currently a EVP & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Fishtech Group in Kansas City, Missouri Area. Mercy Technology Security Board Member at Mercy in Greater St. Louis Area.EVP & Chief Operating Officer / Chief Information Security Officer at Fishtech Group at Fishtech Group in Kansas City, Missouri Area. CEO & Founder at K4 & Associates Consulting in Bentonville, Arkansas. K4 leverages years of experience running top cybersecurity operations to help Audit Committees and CISO's define risk strategy, set long-term goals, identify opportunities, and develop action plans for organizations to achieve their overall Cybersecurity objectives while balancing appropriate security controls and enabling business functions. Provides guidance for leading and creating a world-class cybersecurity program built on best practices that address evolving cyber threats and their impact to an organization. Senior Vice President - Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Walmart from 2007 to June 2018 (11 years) in Bentonville, AR. Safeguards Global Information Security operations, sets strategic direction and prevents corporation, assets, employees and data integrity for global enterprise including eCommerce and acquisitions for all Stores, Clubs and Distribution Centers in over 27 countries with 2.3M employees. Reports security posture and cyber threat landscape to Board quarterly.● Identified gaps in security posture, grew team from 60 to 600; led officer-level leadership team, built best-in-class InfoSec organization.● Protects company from trillions of security events annually, implemented Security Operations Center (SOC), expanded global reach and visibility, achieved CMMI level 3.9 SOC accreditation.Established Vulnerability Management program, scanned 3M assets and remediates over 1M findings annually.● Avoided $30M in professional services and litigation support, implemented forensic services center of excellence, obtained ASCLD ISO 17025 Forensic Laboratory accreditation, one of 30 private labs globally with rigor comparable to Federal Crime labs.Established Red Team for ethical hacking, centralized eDiscovery function responds to 1,500+ requests annually, saves over $50M; Data Assurance/Cyber Intelligence (DACI) remediates 6,000 datahanded policy violations annually; CodeScanning/Pen Testing reviews 246M lines of code annually.● Created Security Review/Compliance Review (SRCR) process, third-party assessment to review standard policies and protection.● Maintaining 100% compliant with Payment Compliance Industry (PCI) program, increased compliance reports from 1 to 28.● Developed Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPPA) assessment and remediation functions.● Established Security Awareness & Training program to educate associates on protecting home, personal and business data.● Built Empirical Risk Measurement strategy through data-driven analysis. Vice President - Application Development - Store Systems at Walmart from 2004 to 2007 (3 years) in Bentonville, AR. Spearheaded application development for 250K Point of Sale (POS), Inventory Management, Cash Reconciliation

🎓 Education

Kerry Kilker has a strong background in computer information systems. She attended Bryan Institute, where she earned a B.S. in Computer Information Systems in 2002. Kilker then completed her MLIS in 2006 from the same school.Since then, Kilker has been working in the computer information systems industry. She has worked for companies such as Symantec, NASA, and Deutsche Bank. Kilker has held numerous positions at these organizations, including Development Manager, Network & Security Administrator, and Information Systems Manager. Additionally, Kilker has taught courses at college and university levels.Kerry Kilker's work readiness is primarily based on her past experience in the computer information systems industry. She has worked in a number of different roles and positions, and has gained a strong understanding of the industry. Kilker is highlyworkshop-ready, and is able to quickly learn new technologies and strategies. Kilker is also possessing a strong understanding of business entities and their needs.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Kerri Kilker brings over 20 years of experience in the technology industry to her new position as EVP & CISO at Fishtech Group. Kilker has a background in executive-level security and information technology advising Boards of Directors and CEOs in organizations of all sizes. She also has experience withDeveloping and deploying perishable item replenishment systems to ensure efficient product flow. As EVP, Kilker will be responsible for the overall security of the company's data and systems, as well as overseeing the development and operation of Fishtech Group's eCommerce, information security, and risk management practices.Kerry Kilker started her career at Mercy Technology in Greater St. Louis Area where she worked as a senior vice president - Chief Information Security Officer. There, she helped develop different areas of the company's information security, including safeguarding corporate data, HR data, and marketing data. Kilker alsoserved as board member of Mercy Technology Security Board from 2007-2018. Kilker also previously worked at Fishtech Group as EVP & Chief Operating Officer / Chief Information Security Officer, where she was responsible for the overall security of company's data and systems. She is also the CEO & Founder of K4 & Associates Consulting, a company which specializes in helping Audit Committees and CISO's define risk strategy, set long-term goals, identify opportunities, and develop action plans for organizations to achieve their overall Cybersecurity objectives while balancing appropriate security controls and enabling business functions.Kerry Kilker is experienced in 364 different fields of law, having worked as a senior counsel, associate, and law student. Kilker has a degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and has experience in lawyer and law firm work. Kilker is highly experienced in risk management and has served as a member of numerous legal and risk-related committees.