Chris Nims
Login to view DISC.Chris Nims is the EVP and Chief Information Security Officer at Capital One, where he leads the cybersecurity organization. His expertise spans cloud engineering, security strategy, and managing large technical teams. He holds a BSCS from Northwestern University and a CISO Certificate from Carnegie Mellon University. Colleagues describe him as a strong, focused, and technically skilled leader.
He is passionate about developing talent and fostering diversity, serving as an Executive Sponsor for Capital Ones Tech Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Council. He has spoken to high school students about the importance of understanding technological vulnerabilities and has an interest in fostering the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
Previously, as CISO at Verizon Media, he led the renowned cybersecurity team known as "The Paranoids. "
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