Press Release: Kraft Kennedy CISO Nett Lynch Named a 2026 Top Global CISO Award Winner by Cyber Defense Magazine
Nett Lynch Named a Winner in Cyber Defense Magazine’s 14th Annual Top Global CISOs Awards
20 October 2026, NEW YORK, NY — Kraft Kennedy is pleased to announce that Nett Lynch, MBA, Chief Information Security Officer, has been named a winner in the 2026 Top Global CISOs Awards, presented annually by Cyber Defense Magazine.
Selected from thousands of candidates, the winners of the 2026 Top Global CISO Award distinguished themselves through innovation, effective communication with boards and senior executives, success in preventing breaches and data loss, regulatory compliance, and the development of robust risk-reduction programs.
“We’re pleased to name Nett Lynch a winner among the small, elite group of information security professionals recognized in our 2026 Top Global CISOs Awards. We look forward to celebrating the winners at CyberDefenseCon 2026,” said Gary Miliefsky, Publisher of Cyber Defense Magazine.
“Nett brings the rare combination of technical depth, business fluency, and practical judgment that organizations need from security leadership today,” said Jude Travers-Frazier, Chief Operating Officer of Kraft Kennedy. “Her recognition reflects the value of cybersecurity leaders who reduce risk while helping organizations make informed, secure decisions.”
About Nett Lynch
Nett Lynch, MBA, is a cybersecurity leader, strategist, educator, and mentor focused 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 includes security assessments, executive advisory services, organizational strategy, and translating 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 other professional service industries. Its teams include industry-leading network engineers, solution architects, desktop analysts, interim leadership experts, and security services professionals. The firm’s culture emphasizes continuous education and collaboration to deliver the best results for clients.
About Cyber Defense Awards
For 14 years, Cyber Defense Magazine has recognized cybersecurity innovators through its Cyber Defense Awards platform. The 2026 Top Global CISOs Awards honor exceptional leaders in the field. The judging panel for these and other prestigious awards includes cybersecurity veterans, trailblazers, and market makers Gary Miliefsky of CDMG; Dr. Lindsey Polley de Lopez of VentureScope; Katie Gray of In-Q-Tel; Robert R. Ackerman Jr. of Allegis Cyber; Ron Gula, President of Gula Tech Adventures; Ira Winkler of CruiseCon; and Dino Boukouris of AltitudeCyber. Cyber Defense Magazine also extends its appreciation to emeritus judges Robert Herjavec of Cyderes, Dr. Peter Stephenson of CDMG, and David DeWalt of NightDragon.
About Cyber Defense Magazine
Cyber Defense Magazine was founded in 2012 by Gary S. Miliefsky. Its mission is to share cutting-edge knowledge, real-world stories, and awards recognizing leading ideas, products, and services in the information technology industry. The publication offers free digital issues each month and produces limited special editions for RSAC, Black Hat, and Cyber Defense Conferences. Cyber Defense Magazine is a proud member of the Cyber Defense Media Group.
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