Chris Nichol

Chris Nichol is a seasoned Security Strategist at SPHERE, renowned for his expertise in cybersecurity, information security, and Identity and Access Management (IAM). With a career spanning over several years, Chris has demonstrated a profound ability to navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity, enhancing security infrastructures across various roles. As an IAM Practice Leader and later as a Security Strategist, he has significantly contributed to the strategic direction and implementation of comprehensive security solutions, underscored by his tenure as Practice Director for Privileged Access Management at CyberSolve and earlier positions at iC Consult and ICSynergy. His journey in the cybersecurity domain is supported by a solid educational foundation with an Associate's degree in Business Communications (Networking Option) from North Central State College. Chris holds esteemed certifications, including the CyberArk Certified Delivery Engineer (CDE) and has previously been recognized as a CyberArk Certified Pre-Sales Engineer (CPE). His career reflects a continuous commitment to advancing cybersecurity measures and managing critical security operations, making him a pivotal asset to SPHERE and the broader cybersecurity community.

Unpacking Gartner's 3 C’S Approach to Identity-First Security

The 3 C’s in Gartner’s Identity-First Security approach state that identity security needs to be Consistent, Context-Aware, and Continuous. In this article, we will review what these concepts mean, ...

by Chris Nichol

Six Hidden Active Directory Risks that Could Leave You Vulnerable

If you work in enterprise IT, or even better, on an enterprise IT security team, you know your organization probably has an ocean of end users, accounts, and groups. With the rising prevalence of ...

by Chris Nichol