KEVIN BARONA
CyCEO • Governing AI + Blockchain Autonomous Systems
Kevin Barona
Governing AI + Blockchain Autonomous Systems
Turning AI Risk into Strategic Advantage Through Governance
Kevin Barona is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cycore, a Miami-based cybersecurity, privacy, and AI governance firm that helps high-growth technology companies convert emerging risks into competitive advantages. As CyCEO focused on Governing AI + Blockchain Autonomous Systems, he brings deep expertise in building enterprise-grade security and compliance programs that enable innovation without compromise.
Kevin began his career securing nuclear energy systems — defending critical infrastructure across North America. With experience in Big Four advisory and regulated industries including SaaS, fintech, healthcare, biotech, and cloud-native environments, he has operationalized programs meeting SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF, and the EU AI Act. A frequent speaker on AI governance and next-generation GRC, he positions security not as a cost center but as a commercial catalyst for founders and operators navigating autonomous AI and blockchain systems.
EXPERTISE
- • AI Governance & Risk Frameworks
- • Cybersecurity for Autonomous Systems
- • SOC 2 / ISO 27001 / ISO 42001
- • Blockchain & AI Compliance
- • Next-Gen GRC Strategy
SIGNATURE MOVES
- • Founder & CEO – Cycore
- • Nuclear Energy Cybersecurity Roots
- • AI Governance Thought Leadership
- • Security as Commercial Catalyst
- • High-Growth Tech Compliance
“AI isn’t waiting for your security policy. The companies that treat governance as a strategic advantage — not a checkbox — will own the autonomous future.”