Press Release: Kraft Kennedy CISO Nett Lynch Named 2026 Top Global CISO Award Finalist
Recognition from Cyber Defense Magazine highlights leadership in cybersecurity strategy, risk reduction, executive communication, and threat prevention.
16 September 2026, NEW YORK, NY — Kraft Kennedy is pleased to announce that Nett Lynch, Chief Information Security Officer, has been named a finalist for the 2026 Top Global CISO Award. Presented annually by Cyber Defense Magazine, the award recognizes cybersecurity leaders who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and measurable impact in protecting organizations and advancing the broader security community.
For technical and executive audiences, this recognition underscores the increasingly strategic role of the CISO: aligning security architecture, regulatory obligations, threat detection, and risk reduction with the business priorities of the organization. Lynch’s work reflects a pragmatic, “left of boom” approach to cybersecurity, emphasizing prevention, preparedness, and clear communication before incidents occur.
“Nett brings the rare combination of technical depth, business fluency, and practical judgment that organizations need from security leadership today,” said Kraft Kennedy’s Chief Operating Officer, Jude Travers-Frazier. “Her finalist recognition reflects the value of cybersecurity leaders who can reduce risk while helping organizations make informed, secure decisions.”
“Being named a finalist is humbling and validates that what matters most is helping organizations understand that security isn’t a checkbox; it’s a business enabler,” said Nett Lynch. “When boards and executives speak the language of risk and opportunity, not fear, they lead with confidence. That mission guides my internal work at Kraft Kennedy, my client advisory work through KK’s Legion Practice Group, and my volunteer leadership in the security community. I’m committed to raising the bar for our profession by helping security leaders understand that technical excellence and business acumen work best in alignment. That’s where security leadership delivers real value.”
About Nett Lynch
Nett Lynch, MBA, is a cybersecurity leader, strategist, educator, and mentor with a focus on making cybersecurity and technology easier for executives to understand, evaluate, and implement. She serves as Chief Information Security Officer at Kraft Kennedy and Practice Group Leader of Legion, the firm’s Left of Boom cybersecurity division. Her experience spans security assessments, executive advisory work, organizational strategy, and the translation of technical findings into actionable business recommendations.
About Kraft Kennedy
Kraft Kennedy is a multidisciplinary consulting firm with more than 35 years of experience solving business critical problems for law firms, law departments, corporations, financial services firms, and nonprofits. Kraft Kennedy teams are made up of industry-leading network engineers, solution architects, desktop analysts, and interim leadership experts and our culture prioritizes continuous education and collaboration to achieve the best results for their clients.
For more information about the Top Global CISO Awards criteria, visit Cyber Defense Conferences. Award winners will be notified in mid-October 2026.
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