Kris Kromer

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About Kris Kromer

I’m a cybersecurity leader who believes that security isn’t just about technology—it’s about people, trust, and results that scale. Over the last 13+ years, I’ve led enterprise security programs across healthcare, manufacturing, and finance, with a strong focus on GRC, vulnerability management, and securing cloud and AI/ML-powered environments. My teams have protected unique identities across 4 states, driving measurable improvements in both security posture and operational efficiency. Results that back it up: Drove $2M in annual cybersecurity cost savings while maintaining compliance with HIPAA, SOC 2, NIST 800-53, and IEC 62443 Cut critical vulnerability remediation timelines by 30% through coordinated patching, telemetry integration, and proactive scanning Reduced phishing simulation failures from 40% down to 9% in 6 months across a newly acquired hospital region Onboarded 6,600+ OT/IT assets into cloud-based SIEMs (Splunk, QRadar, Accenture MSSP) across hybrid environments Improved asset visibility and detection logic across segmented networks using Zscaler, PingID, and Zero Trust principles Whether it’s aligning risk with business priorities, streamlining vendor onboarding for compliance, or unifying cloud and on-prem policies across state lines—I lead with empathy, accountability, and a deep understanding of the operational realities teams face. Based in Central Kansas and thriving in remote-first leadership roles 🧠 Actively advancing executive cybersecurity skillsets through CISM, CRISC, CET, and CISA I don’t just secure systems—I help organizations make smarter, safer decisions. Let’s connect if you’re building programs that need strategy, structure, and a human-first mindset.