Christopher Cost
Strategic business & technology leader specializing in cybersecurity policy, risk, privacy & compliance | Consultant, speaker & coach | Champion of inclusion, belonging & ethical innovation
- Role
- President at Carpasean
- Location
- Edmond, OK, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Christopher Cost
Christopher Cost is a strategic business and technology leader specializing in cybersecurity policy, risk, privacy, and compliance. With nearly three decades of experience guiding organizations through governance, technology, and cultural transformation, he bridges the gap between executive vision and operational reality.As a consultant and virtual CIO, Christopher helps mid-market organizations align technology strategy with compliance and people-centered business outcomes. His expertise spans PCI-DSS, SOX, HIPAA, and NIST/CIS/GAAP frameworks, where he has drafted and maintained cybersecurity and operational policies, conducted gap assessments, and guided both internal teams and partner firms toward sustainable compliance maturity.A seasoned speaker and coach, Christopher brings clarity to complex topics—from organizational policy operations and practical cybersecurity to authentic leadership and inclusion in technology. His engaging approach makes governance accessible and actionable for both executives and engineers.At the heart of Christopher’s leadership philosophy is a belief in ethical, human-centered innovation—designing technology and workplaces that promote trust, empowerment, and belonging. He champions environments where people can be their authentic selves, fostering collaboration, creativity, and shared respect across all levels of business.
Experience
President
Sep 2009 — Present · US
Education
Oklahoma City University
BS, Computer Science
1999 — 2003
Skills
- Customer Service
- Owa
- Windows Xp
- Active Directory
- Xp
- Pre-Sales Consultancy
- IT Asset Management
- Windows Server
- Windows 7
- Desktop Configuration
- Team Building
- Hp Procurve
- Hp Proliant
- Windows Xp Professional
- Dns Management
- License Management
- System Monitoring
- Sonicwall
- Microsoft Small Business Specialist
- Firewall Management
- Microsoft Exchange
- Microsoft Partner
- Systems Monitoring
- Enterprise Software
- Project Management
- Network Administration
- Kixtart
- Network Design
- Microsoft Licensing
- Vmware Esx
- Firewalls
- Group Policy
- Desktop Computers
- Netgear
- Budgets
- Software Asset Management
- Terminal Services
- Small Business Server
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