About DeJuan Kennedy

DeJuan Kennedy is the Founder and CEO of Kartereo, a cybersecurity advisory firm built on a Steadfast Kommitment to protecting what matters most. With more than 30 years of experience in information technology, cybersecurity leadership, and risk governance, DeJuan has advised organizations operating in highly regulated, high-consequence environments where trust, continuity, and accountability are non-negotiable.

His experience spans both large enterprise and healthcare settings, including leadership roles supporting organizations such as Lockheed Martin and Equifax, as well as extensive work within healthcare environments subject to HIPAA, regulatory compliance, and patient safety considerations. DeJuan understands that cybersecurity in healthcare is fundamentally different from traditional enterprise security, where decisions directly affect clinical operations, patient trust, and regulatory standing.

Throughout his career, DeJuan has led security and technology initiatives focused on resilience, recovery, and operational integrity. His work has helped organizations reduce material risk, strengthen governance, and make defensible decisions under regulatory, financial, and operational pressure. He is known for translating complex cyber risk into clear, actionable guidance for executive leadership without reliance on vendor agendas or tool-driven narratives.

Through Kartereo, DeJuan advises leadership teams as a trusted, independent partner. Engagements are tailored to organizational context and leadership needs, with an emphasis on clarity, governance alignment, and long-term risk reduction. Kartereo does not sell security products or operate managed services. Its role is advisory, grounded in experience, judgment, and a Steadfast Kommitment to Protecting What Matters Most.