Kevin McDonald – Chief Information Officer & CISO | Orange County Cybersecurity

???? Kevin McDonald

Chief Information Officer & CISO

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Company: Alvaka Networks

Location: Irvine, CA

Company Website: https://www.alvaka.net

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???? Areas of Expertise

  • Managed IT security
  • Critical infrastructure protection
  • Incident response & ransomware recovery
  • Network security
  • 24/7 NOC/SOC services

Focus Area: Dual-role CIO and CISO at Alvaka Networks, an Irvine-based MSSP known for critical infrastructure protection and rapid ransomware incident response.

???? About Kevin McDonald

Kevin McDonald wears two hats at Alvaka Networks as both Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer — a rare dual role that reflects his mastery of both IT operations and security strategy. Based in Irvine, Alvaka Networks is known throughout Orange County and beyond for its critical infrastructure protection services and rapid response to ransomware incidents. Kevin’s depth of experience in managed security makes him one of the most recognized cybersecurity voices in the OC business community.

Specialty: Managed IT Security

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Category: Managed IT Security

Region: Orange County, CA

Featured In: OC Cybersecurity Unsung Heroes Directory

Last Updated: May 27, 2026

Data Source: Orange County Cybersecurity Professional Directory