KAREN HOLMES
BRIGHTCOVE
KAREN HOLMES
TITLE : HEAD OF BUSINESS SECURITY
Karen Holmes is a veteran cyber security and infrastructure leader on a mission to drive automation and orchestration . She focuses on improving overall seamless and secure user experiences while creating an innovative atmosphere of “ I have a crazy idea that just might work ”. In addition to her role as the Head of Business Security at Brightcove , Holmes also serves as a Director on Kitsap Credit Union ’ s Board of Directors and has twice been named on the list of Global 100 Leaders in InfoSec . Karen ’ s deep industry experience includes roles at companies like TrueBlue INC , Recreational Equipment Inc ., Carnival Corporation , Holland America Lines and Washington Mutual / JP Morgan Chase .
The challenge facing streaming security teams extends beyond traditional cybersecurity concerns . Video platforms must balance content protection with accessibility , manage varying compliance requirements across territories and ensure seamless delivery while maintaining robust security controls . For companies like Brightcove , this means developing security frameworks that can adapt to both emerging threats and evolving business needs .
110 March 2025