The network industry continues to evolve as companies adopt cloud-first architectures, zero trust frameworks, and stronger defenses against modern threats. CISOs now carry a central role in securing these ecosystems. The leaders on this list stand out for their impact on network resilience, identity protection, and enterprise-scale security programs.
Chris Hatter
Chief Information Security Officer, McAfee
Chris Hatter oversees global security operations at McAfee. His work strengthens network protection, detection, and response across complex hybrid environments. He also guides large-scale risk management and enterprise-wide security programs.
Tim Bandos
Field CISO and VP of Sales Engineering, Critical Start
Tim Bandos has built a strong reputation in threat detection and managed detection and response. He works with enterprise security teams to improve network visibility, shorten incident response times, and harden critical systems.
Gary Brickhouse
CISO and VP, GRC Services, GuidePoint Security
Gary Brickhouse leads governance, risk, and compliance programs for organizations that run high-demand networks. His experience helps companies create secure processes that support long-term resilience.
Chris Hymes
CISO, Riot Games
Chris Hymes protects global gaming networks and player platforms. He manages distributed systems, cloud workloads, and high-volume environments that support millions of daily users.
Jared Phipps
SVP Worldwide Solutions Engineering, SentinelOne
Jared Phipps works closely with enterprise teams to strengthen endpoint security and network detection. His guidance supports organizations that manage fast-moving threats at global scale.
Nicole Eagan
Chief Strategy Officer, Darktrace
Nicole Eagan has played a major role in advancing AI-driven network defense. Her work promotes autonomous response and behavioral analytics as core layers of modern cybersecurity.
The network industry relies on strong cybersecurity leadership as threats grow more advanced. These ten CISOs continue to set the pace in network security, infrastructure protection, and enterprise-scale risk management. Their work shapes how organizations secure their systems and prepare for the future of cybersecurity.