Kron Technologies Welcomes Craig Riddell as Vice President of Technology and Field CISO, Americas

Kron Technologies, a global leader in Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity & Access Management (IAM), and Data Security, is pleased to announce that Craig Riddell has joined as Vice President of Technology and Field CISO, Americas.

Craig is an award-winning information security leader with deep expertise in identity and access management, privileged access security, and Zero Trust architecture. Throughout his career, he has helped modernize enterprise identity solutions, focusing on next-generation PAM, ephemeral access, and security automation across hybrid and cloud environments.

With an impressive track record at Netwrix, HP, and Trend Micro, Craig has led cybersecurity strategies for enterprises worldwide. As Field CISO, North America at Netwrix, he spearheaded initiatives in identity governance, AI-driven access controls, and Zero Standing Privilege. A CISSP and Certified Ethical Hacker, Craig is widely recognized for his ability to bridge technical security with business strategy, ensuring enterprises strengthen their security posture while enabling business growth.

In His New Role, Craig Will Focus On:

• Bringing Kron’s Globally Recognized Portfolio of Solutions to the Americas – Kron delivers a diversified portfolio of security solutions, ranging from Privileged Access Management (PAM) to Telemetry Pipeline, all designed to enhance security, operational efficiency, and data management. Kron’s solutions are trusted by some of the world’s largest telecommunications providers, banks, and enterprises to protect identities, critical infrastructure, and data at scale. Additionally, Kron is the top-rated PAM solution on Gartner Peer Insights, reflecting its proven impact on security, risk, and compliance teams.
• Strategic Partnerships – Collaborating with industry leaders to deliver tailored security solutions that help unravel complex identity and data security challenges. Craig will work closely with customers and partners across the Americas to ensure timely success in digital transformation initiatives, strengthening identity security in rapidly evolving IT environments.
• Enabling Customers with Innovative Technologies – Leveraging Kron’s expertise to empower organizations to automate and streamline security operations, enhance identity protection, and drive faster, more secure business growth. With over 250 customers across 30+ countries, Kron is committed to delivering proven, large-scale cybersecurity solutions that provide higher value and service to enterprise security, risk, and compliance teams.

"Kron Technologies has built a strong reputation for securing enterprise identities and critical data. I’m excited to work alongside this forward-thinking team and our partners to drive and deliver solutions that meet the unique challenges of the American market," said Craig Riddell, Vice President of Technology and Field CISO, Americas. 

With 18 years of experience, 1,000+ deployments, and a 95% retention rate, Kron Technologies protects enterprises in finance, healthcare, energy, and telecommunications, helping organizations prevent unauthorized access, ensure compliance, and gain real-time visibility into identity and data risks.

Join us in welcoming Craig Riddell to the Kron team!