CHRISTOPHER DONALDSON
Alpharetta,USA
Summary
Cybersecurity consulting leader with a unique ability to simplify complex technical and risk challenges into clear, strategic business decisions. Equally effective engaging engineers and executives, aligning security programs with organizational priorities. Builds trusted, collaborative client relationships—partnering from the same side of the table to address what matters most and create lasting impact.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Technical Account Management
RISKS3SIXTY, LLC
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Led strategy sessions with CISOs and executives to align cybersecurity programs with business goals.
- Drove growth across underperforming enterprise and sub-enterprise accounts and led technical sales efforts for new and expansion business.
- Executed outbound-to-inbound marketing initiatives converting leads into multi-year consulting engagements.
Director, Managed Programs & Security Consulting
RISKS3SIXTY, LLC
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Oversaw Managed Programs and Security Consulting practice, doubling revenue within two years.
- Expanded vCISO/Managed Programs team from 4 to 6 consultants while broadening service offerings.
- Closed the firm’s largest deal (~$2.75M) and directed cross-functional delivery teams across governance, vCISO, and risk engagements.
- Developed and launched new offerings including Managed Programs and NIST CSF Maturity Assessments.
Director, PCI & vCISO Practice
RISKS3SIXTY, LLC
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Scaled PCI practice from less than $300K to over $1M annual revenue within one year.
- Grew PCI team from 1 to 4 consultants, overseeing 9 direct reports across PCI and vCISO functions.
- Designed and launched product packages including cyber risk assessments, NIST CSF maturity assessments, and post-incident resilience programs.
- Implemented data-driven engagement tracking to improve delivery efficiency.
Manager, PCI Practice
RISKS3SIXTY, LLC
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed PCI DSS engagements for sub-enterprise and B2B SaaS clients, with select enterprise coverage.
- Developed security roadmaps addressing compliance gaps and risk management needs.
- Mentored consultants and improved delivery frameworks to enhance consistency and client value.
Senior Manager, Cybersecurity & Privacy
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS (PwC)
08.2014 - 10.2021
- Directed cybersecurity and risk management programs for multiple Fortune 100 clients.
- Progressively promoted through Consultant, Manager, and Senior Manager roles.
- Oversaw PCI DSS and NIST CSF initiatives, guiding governance and risk mitigation strategies.
- Managed $1M+ engagements and teams of up to six while maintaining profitability and exceeding client expectations.
Education
B.S. - Physics, Minor in Computer Science
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05-2014
Skills
- Security Strategy
- Cyber Risk Assessment, Analysis, & Management
- NIST CSF, PCI DSS, ISO 27001
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance
- Sales Engineering and Solution Architecture
- Client Advisory and Relationship Development
- Product Development
- Technical Account Management
- Revenue Growth
- Security Governance
- Leadership Development
Certification
- CISSP
- CISA
- CRISC
- PCI-QSA
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (expired)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America. Passionate about helping organizations use security as a business enabler through automation, collaboration, and data-driven strategy.
Timeline
Director, Technical Account Management
RISKS3SIXTY, LLC
01.2025 - 10.2025
Director, Managed Programs & Security Consulting
RISKS3SIXTY, LLC
01.2024 - 12.2024
Director, PCI & vCISO Practice
RISKS3SIXTY, LLC
01.2023 - 12.2023
Manager, PCI Practice
RISKS3SIXTY, LLC
11.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Manager, Cybersecurity & Privacy
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS (PwC)
08.2014 - 10.2021
B.S. - Physics, Minor in Computer Science
University of Georgia
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