Christopher Baugh

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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER BAUGH

I\'m a Cybersecurity and IT Executive with over 20 years in technology and more than 13 years leading teams, strategy, and transformation across enterprise and federal environments. I\'ve built my career on solving complex problems, securing critical infrastructure, and mentoring future leaders—always with a focus on innovation, resilience, and results.Currently, I serve as Senior Director of IT Corporate Delivery and Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), where I lead infrastructure, cloud, and security operations with oversight of multi-million-dollar budgets. My work spans security architecture, compliance strategy, and IT modernization—balancing regulatory demands with practical execution. Security & Compliance Leadership • Led company-wide compliance efforts across PCI DSS, NIST 800-53/800-171, FedRAMP, and CMMC • Deployed EDR, SIEM, DLP, insider threat programs, privileged access controls, and risk management tools • Achieved a 98 Security Scorecard rating and maintained flat cyber insurance premiums even while the industry have seen increases. • Reduced phishing failures by 60%+ through culture change and hands-on awareness programs • Oversaw cloud migrations into secure FedRAMP Moderate environments Innovation & Transformation • Modernized enterprise IT through cloud, SD-WAN, VDI, and automation initiatives • Delivered full-stack rebuilds while reducing budget by 65% and increasing system resilience • Built scalable solutions that align IT with long-term business strategy Mentorship & Team Development • Created high-performing teams that outpaced every department in certifications and advancement • Promoted dozens of team members, built “zero-to-one” functions, and led during major org changes • Known for empowering others through clear direction, context, and trustI thrive at the intersection of security, leadership, and innovation—helping organizations scale securely while developing people and future-proofing technology. If you\'re tackling transformation, compliance, or culture-building in IT, I\'d love to connect.