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Kris Lovejoy

Global Security and Resilience Practice Leader at Kyndryl
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Kris, an internationally recognized leader in the field of cybersecurity and privacy, is the Kyndryl Global Practice Leader, Security & Resiliency. She came to Kyndryl from EY, one of the world’s leading professional services organizations, where she was the global consulting cybersecurity leader and was responsible for the organization’s multi-billion-dollar security practice. Before Kyndryl, Kris was the founder and CEO of BluVector Inc., an AI-powered, sense-and-respond platform that was acquired by Comcast in 2019. She was also Global CISO and VP of IT Risk for IBM, and General Manager of IBM’s Security Services division where she led teams that built end-to-end security programs for IBM’s global clients. She also served as co-chair of IBM’s Women’s Diversity Committee.

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  • Kyndryl
    Global Security and Resilience Practice Leader
  • Retail Cybersecurity Alert: DDoS Attacks Threaten Holiday Shopping
    Kris warns that "DDoS attacks could disrupt online retailers," causing revenue loss and reputational damage. With only 30% of leaders ready to manage cyber risks, Kris advises prioritizing employee training, multi-factor authentication, and robust incident response plans. Retailers must vet suppliers to prevent supply chain attacks and implement strict access controls to mitigate insider threats.
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  • Most organisations will chase a lot of technology to solve the problem; it’s not really the answer.

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