Kevin Nejad

Who is Kevin Nejad?

Kevin Nejad (KayVon) is an international cybersecurity entrepreneur and keynote speaker, inspiring organizations to approach digital security with a human-centric and strategic mindset. As Founder and CEO of Vijilan Security, he leads a global company focused on protecting critical infrastructure through advanced managed detection and response (MDR) solutions. His purpose is to drive resilient security cultures by bridging technological innovation with conscious leadership.

What is his background?

With more than two decades in the field, Kevin has held pivotal roles such as CISO at White & Case LLP, where he led the firm’s global cybersecurity strategy. He managed teams at Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, Altria, and Philip Morris International, and began as a security and fraud analyst at Rogers Communications. After collaborating with industry leaders like CrowdStrike, Cribl, and Corelight, he founded Vijilan Security. He is a regular speaker at major events including RSA, Black Hat, and CrowdStrike Fal.Con. Kevin holds certifications including CISSP, MCSE/MCSA, and executive education from MIT Sloan and Wharton, along with studies at NYU and Carnegie Mellon.