See It To Be It Spotlight

Kris Lovejoy

Kyndryl

Global Security and Resilience Practice Leader

Kris Lovejoy shares her beginnings in cybersecurity, starting from taking the MS Proxy Server exam to becoming a security professional....

I got into cyber… through sheer luck. I was asked to take the MS Proxy Server exam so that I could install and configure what was considered a “firewall” at the time.  Voila – I became a security person.

The experience that set me up for success… was being a mom to 4 kids. It’s where I truly learned to manage risk.

I would tell my younger self… “Always assume good intentions”. Oh yes, and don’t wear blue eyeliner and feather earrings in your HS graduation photo!

The quote I live byTo lead the people, walk behind them”. Lao Tzu

The biggest influencers in my life… my dogs, my kids, my husband, in that order

My recommended read… Cloud Cuckoo Land, by Anthony Doer.

My true calling… Archaeologist.

A favorite place of mine… Dominica.

My inspiration… is my mom.

Best book ever written… Lord of the Rings. (naturally)