Kevin Baker brings more than 27 years of cybersecurity leadership experience in insurance and financial services, spanning both technical and executive roles. He has built and led enterprise-wide security programs, managed complex regulatory requirements, and guided cross-functional teams in strengthening risk management and operational resilience.
Kevin previously held leadership roles at Arete Advisors, Westfield Insurance, and Diebold, where he architected information security programs and supported global financial institutions. Known for balancing compliance, risk, and business objectives, he delivers practical, results-oriented security leadership.
As CISO Emeritus at Fortress SRM, Kevin provides strategic guidance on internal security programs and helps shape the firm’s approach to advisory, co-managed security, and enterprise risk management.