Chris Forsythe

Security leader with 20+ years of experience building and maturing cybersecurity programs across energy, healthcare, media, and enterprise environments. I focus on translating complex security issues into clear business decisions, driving measurable risk reduction, and building security functions that scale. My background spans board reporting, governance, identity modernization, SOC/MDR oversight, cloud security, and multi‑year roadmap execution. I’m known for combining executive leadership with deep technical credibility across SIEM, identity, detection engineering, and vulnerability management. I enjoy helping teams understand how to use AI safely and productively — from writing better prompts to adopting AI‑driven tools that improve security and reduce operational friction. I’ve supported AI‑enabled improvements through security tooling, strengthening both threat detection and data governance. I’m passionate about building practical, business‑aligned security programs which reduce risk, improve visibility, and empower teams to work more effectively.