Profile
Chuck Kesler is a veteran cybersecurity executive with more than 30 years of experience helping organizations build practical, business-focused security programs. As a longtime CISO and trusted advisor, Chuck partners with executive teams and boards to reduce cyber risk, strengthen governance, and enable business growth. His experience spans high-growth SaaS, healthcare, higher education, and consulting, bringing a balanced perspective that combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution. Whether serving as a fractional vCISO, advising on security strategy, or mentoring security leaders, Chuck helps organizations make informed, risk-based decisions that improve resilience without slowing innovation.
Expertise
- Security Leadership & CISO Effectiveness
- Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
- Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)
- AI Transformation for Cybersecurity Programs
- Security for Cloud Native Companies
Qualifications
Achievements & Contributions
- 2022 North Carolina CISO of the Year (awarded by the NC Tech Association)
- Primary Organizer of BSides RDU
- Chair of NC State University Computer Science Department Strategic Advisory Board
- RSAC Program Committee Member
Certifications & Credentials
- Chief Information Security Officer Certificate from Carnegie Mellon University
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE)
- Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
Portal Publications
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