Defending and defending delicate knowledge is a 24-7, nonstop, international struggle. Success relies upon upon many components, together with the perfect assets, a fantastic group, and naturally management that has imaginative and prescient and may craft a successful battle plan.
That’s a part of what makes Cisco’s cybersecurity group, The League of Cybersecurity Heroes, so particular. It’s a spot the place our prospects can come collectively, make impactful connections, develop their skilled and private networks, and be taught from prime consultants of their subject.
This 12 months we’re proud to acknowledge Dr. Christopher P. Mitchell as this 12 months’s Cybersecurity Defender Award recipient.
As this 12 months’s recipient, Dr. Mitchell might be featured as a speaker at Cisco Live, on June 7th in Las Vegas, Nevada. He and all of this 12 months’s nominees might be celebrated throughout Cisco Live in Las Vegas. Additionally, Dr. Mitchell has obtained a personalised social equipment to assist promote his private model, and he might be promoted externally for the complete 12 months as a Cisco Cybersecurity thought chief.
In his day job, Dr. Mitchell serves because the Chief Information and Security Officer for the City of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest metropolis in America. Dr. Mitchell describes himself as a “student of his craft” – frequently studying, evolving, and adapting on the planet of cybersecurity.
His expertise and methods have been influenced by a formidable work historical past. He served within the United States Navy as an Operations Specialist (Surface Warfare/Aviation Warfare). Later, he labored for a cleared main aerospace and protection group for over 14 years as Director of IT and Information Systems Security Officer the place he was answerable for detecting, defending, and responding to cyber-attacks from nation-states, hacktivist teams, organized criminals, and insiders.
His present function is as difficult as they arrive. Not solely have attackers grow to be extra subtle, however the vulnerability footprint and dangers are better than ever, particularly in Houston the place the town might be considered one of a number of centerstage in internet hosting the World Cup in 2026. Additionally, Houston is residence to the NASA Johnson Space Center, the most important medical heart on the planet, and one of many largest ports within the nation. Understandably, Houston is continually focused by adversaries across the globe.
Something that actually stands out about Dr. Mitchell is his dedication and willingness to share his wealth of information. He is at all times keen to speak safety with the Cisco groups and is without doubt one of the prime audio system at this 12 months’s Cisco Live, in Las Vegas. As Mitchell says: “There are vendors, and then there are partners. Partners are the entities you continually collaborate with, have a long-term relationship with and have a mutual interest in. Cisco is a trusted partner for us.”
Mitchell has instilled a tradition, a piece ethic, and a typical amongst his group. As Mitchell explains, “There are millions of people out there. They don’t know you, and you don’t know them, but they are counting on us to get it right.”
The Cisco Global Advocate Awards rejoice and congratulate Dr. Christopher P. Mitchell for his innovation, his spirit of collaboration, and his steadfast willpower to cybersecurity.
“I am so honored to be recognized for this award. Cybersecurity is my passion. I always enjoy sharing insights and perspectives across the cybersecurity community. I certainly look forward to continuing the relationship with our trusted partners at Cisco Security as we grow and evolve in this space.”
Dr. Christopher P. Mitchell,
Chief Information and Security Officer, City of Houston
If anyone like Dr. Christopher P. Mitchell who you assume is an award-worthy cyber defender, who has a ardour for safety, and who will share and advocate with others, please ensure to share their story with us. Nominate them utilizing this hyperlink: We’d love to listen to about them.
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