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CEO, VendorSafe
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Kevin Watson joined VendorSafe as CEO in November 2014, bringing considerable experience in data security, managed technology services and high-growth technology companies. VendorSafe specializes in providing state-of-the-art-data cloud-based firewall solutions tailored for retailers, franchises and quick serve restaurants and has been a leader in the field for more than seven years. From 1998-2014, Kevin was co-founder and managing director of C/max Capital where he led the firm's investments in About.com (taken public then sold to Primedia), Adjoined Consulting (sold to Kanbay), Verid (sold to EMC), Concordia (sold to Kadmon) and KMC Software. Kevin received a Bachelor of Science in engineering from Cornell University.
Articles by Kevin Watson
Higher Education: 15 Books to Help Cybersecurity Pros Be Better
Curtis Franklin Jr., Senior Editor at Dark Reading,  12/12/2018
'PowerSnitch' Hacks Androids via Power Banks
Kelly Jackson Higgins, Executive Editor at Dark Reading,  12/8/2018
Worst Password Blunders of 2018 Hit Organizations East and West
Curtis Franklin Jr., Senior Editor at Dark Reading,  12/12/2018
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