Chris McLaughlin

As a Chief Information Security Officer, I oversee comprehensive security initiatives spanning both enterprise and industrial domains. My responsibilities encompass strategy development, governance, incident response, and recovery efforts. Notably, I established a leading security program for a global manufacturing organization, secured and maintained international certifications, restructured teams and policy frameworks, and collaborated extensively across the corporate and operational landscape to promote best practices. My expertise lies at the convergence of OT/ICS and enterprise IT, where safety, interoperability, and reliability are essential. What I bring to a Manufacturing CISO role: • OT/ICS Expertise: Proven track record securing operational technology and industrial control systems without disrupting production. • Global Standards & Compliance: Led programs achieving ISO 27001 certification and aligning with EU regulatory frameworks. • Executive Governance: Experience presenting risk posture to executive leadership and aligning security investments with business priorities. • Incident Readiness: Built and tested response playbooks for ransomware and supply chain threats impacting manufacturing. • Cross-Cultural Leadership: Comfortable operating in multinational environments, partnering with plant managers, engineers, and executives across regions. I’m passionate about practical security—solutions that reduce risk, enable resilience, and support growth in highly regulated, globally connected industries.