Adrian Kitto is the Chief Information Security Officer at Detexian, a company specialising in SaaS Security Posture Management for modern, cloud-native environments. With over 20 years of experience across IT and cybersecurity, Adrian has developed deep expertise in identity and access management, application security, and secure cloud architecture. His career has spanned hands-on engineering, senior architecture, and advisory roles across highly regulated sectors including finance, utilities, aviation, and government.
Adrian is known for bridging the technical and strategic divide—helping organizations align security initiatives with business objectives while enabling development velocity. Over the past decade, he has focused on guiding teams through security transformation projects, uplifting baseline controls, and embedding practical DevSecOps practices into live delivery environments.
As a speaker and panelist, Adrian is passionate about demystifying application and SaaS security. He regularly presents on topics such as operationalizing the secure software development lifecycle, shifting security left, and making security measurable and manageable in real-world conditions.