Chris Riley, a seasoned technology executive, board member, and international speaker, specializes in Cybersecurity, Risk, and Emerging Technologies. With over 25 years in Information Security and IT leadership, he is renowned for crafting and implementing resilient cybersecurity programs and technical strategies that seamlessly align with and advance business objectives.
In his recent position as Co-Founder and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at CyVig, Riley founded and established the Cybersecurity Program, Security Operations Center (SOC), and Technology components of a managed security service provider (MSSP). Within 18 months, CyVig was acquired by Global Market Innovators (GMI), a global leader in secure technology solutions.
Building a Go to Market strategy benefited from Riley's innovative style, educational evangelism and product scalability leading to his appointment as Chief Product Officer (CPO) at Ntirety, where he concurrently served as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Transforming the company from traditional Co-Location and Managed Service Provider (MSP) into a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP). This 18-month evolution generated a 1000% increase to the Monthly Reoccurring Revenue, comprising of Compliance as a Service (CaaS) and Managed Cybersecurity services.
Riley's leadership spans diverse industries and teams in Start-Up, Merger & Acquisitions, or hyper-growth scenarios, guided by four principles: defining and qualifying the "why," creating a program for continuous improvement, aligning teams and the business for efficient growth, and fostering a culture of innovation.
Whether it's safeguarding small businesses or Fortune 100 clients, Riley's combination of a fervent dedication to cybersecurity, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a quarter-century of leadership expertise is a distinct differentiator.More...