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Christopher J Mixter
VP Analyst
Chris Mixter is a Vice President Analyst, writing thought-leading research and advising CISOs and CIOs around the world on their most important management challenges. Chris is a keynote and workshop facilitator at Gartner events globally, and also serves as the host of Gartner's CISO Edge Podcast.
Chris has deep expertise across the span of CISO Effectiveness drivers, from cybersecurity operating models to talent, culture, and how to effectively influence Cybersecurity leaders' stakeholder ecosystem. His most frequent client engagements are on the subjects of Board-Level Reporting and Third Party Cyber Risk Management.
Chris lives in Arlington, Virginia, USA with his wife, son, daughter, and a Border Collie who knows things.
Previous experience
As a Principal Executive Advisor with CEB, Chris was responsible for guiding I&O and cybersecurity strategic research and facilitating CEB's signature client events: the Executive Retreats for CISOs and heads of IT Infrastructure.
Professional background
CEB, Principal Executive Advisor, 16 years
Areas of coverage
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Cyber Risk
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Cybersecurity Leadership
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Demonstrate Value and Collaborate With Business Partners
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Build and Optimize Cybersecurity Programs
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Meet Daily Cybersecurity Needs
Education
B.A., Political Science, Wake Forest University
Top Issues That I Help Clients Address
Cybersecurity Leadership (CISO Effectiveness)
Cybersecurity Workforce Management
Cybersecurity Organizational and Operating Models
Cybersecurity Business Value Communication & Board-Level Reporting
Third Party Cyber Risk Management Programs