CISO Emeritus, Fortress Security Risk Management

Kevin Baker has over 27 years of cybersecurity leadership in insurance and financial services, spanning technical and executive roles. He has built enterprise-wide security programs, managed regulatory requirements, and guided cross-functional teams to strengthen risk management and operational resilience. Previously, he led security initiatives at Arete Advisors, Westfield Insurance, and Diebold, supporting global financial institutions while balancing compliance, risk, and business goals. As CISO Emeritus at Fortress SRM, he provides strategic guidance on internal security programs and helps shape the firm’s approach to advisory and enterprise risk management.