Kenneth Foley

Cybersecurity Strategist Board Chair Global CISO (Retired)

Three decades as a Global CISO securing institutions across 26 nations — now advising the boards and executives who set the standard for trust.

For the Boardroom

Clarity your
board can act on.

Kenneth turns cyber risk into decisions boards and executives can defend — the trusted counsel that steadies a room when the stakes are highest.

For Your Security Program

A CISO the moment
you need one.

Fractional and interim CISO leadership that steadies the program, leads through crises, and earns board confidence from day one.

For Auditors & Regulators

Controls that
withstand scrutiny.

Governance aligned to NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, and SOC 2 — so auditors, regulators, and the board all get the same clear answer.

The Secure Core

KENNETH FOLEY

Three decades of global CISO leadership — the judgment your board has been missing.

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Proven experience & impact

A career securing complex,
multinational institutions.

Global cybersecurity strategy, threat intelligence, and resilience for a multilateral development institution serving 26 borrowing nations — translating digital risk into board-level decisions.

0Financial Systems Portfolio Led

0Technology & Cybersecurity Capital Portfolio

0Enterprise Applications Modernized

0Project Managers Mentored

0Global Program Scope

0Executive Leadership in Technology & Security

Global CISO & Division Chief

Inter-American Development Bank

Directed global cybersecurity strategy, threat intelligence, and resilience programs; oversaw modernization of 220+ applications and a combined technology & cybersecurity capital portfolio exceeding $300M.

Aligned cyber governance with fiduciary oversight to strengthen institutional trust.
Established foundational SOX 404 compliance controls and production-readiness protocols.
Led incident response to nation-state threats; represented the institution at G7 cybersecurity forums.

Strategic Advisor — Cybersecurity & Technology Governance

Independent Consultant

Advises boards, CEOs, CIOs, and CISOs on defensible cybersecurity strategies, cloud roadmaps, and risk governance that withstands regulatory scrutiny.

Translates technical exposure into board-ready risk narratives and action plans.
Supports CISO transitions, crisis readiness, and modernization of security operating models.
Connects cybersecurity investment to continuity, resilience, and stakeholder confidence.

Board leadership & fiduciary oversight

Governance is the
foundation of resilience.

Board Chair

2025–Present

Supervisory Committee Chair (Audit)

2014–2025

Board Member

2021–2025

Strategic governance and fiduciary oversight for a global member institution — championing technology investment, digital transformation, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.

Credentials & foundation

The certifications behind
the counsel.

Expertise

Cybersecurity Oversight
Risk & Compliance
Cloud Strategy
Digital Transformation
C-Suite & Board Advisory
IT Governance
Enterprise Architecture

Certifications

CISACertified Information Systems Auditor
CISMCertified Information Security Manager
CRISCCertified in Risk & Information Systems Control
CGEITCertified in Governance of Enterprise IT
PMPProject Management Professional
CDPSECertified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer
CAL-ECertified Agile Leadership (Executive)
CAL-TCertified Agile Leadership (Team)

The George Washington University

M.Eng. Engineering Management

University of Delaware

B.S. Civil Engineering

Harvard Kennedy School

Executive Cybersecurity Program

Let's strengthen your
cybersecurity.

Kenneth selectively advises boards and executives. Engagements focus on measurable resilience, institutional trust, and accountable oversight.

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