Christian "Chris" Schreiber
Founder, Higher Education Cybersecurity Strategist
Chris Schreiber has nearly 30 years of experience in university technology and information security leadership. He’s dedicated to helping educational institutions improve their security measures. Chris works directly with university leaders to understand their current cybersecurity setup and navigate the complex vendor landscape, offering practical insights tailored for higher education.
Career Highlights and Industry Influence
Chris has held Chief Information Security Officer roles at:
- University of Chicago
- University of Arizona
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
He has also supported many higher education clients while working with global technology firms like SunGard Higher Education (now Ellucian) and FireEye/Mandiant (now part of Google Cloud and Trellix).
Speaking Engagements & Thought Leadership
Chris is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and webinars, including:
- EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences
- Midwestern Higher Education Compact
- University Business Webinars
His insights are featured in industry publications like EdTech Magazine.
Academic Credentials and Certifications
Chris holds a Master’s Certificate in Project Management from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central Michigan University. He also has multiple professional certifications.
Committed to Affordable, Practical Advisory Services
Chris’s goal by founding CampusCISO is to offer affordable cybersecurity advisory services, so institutions of all sizes can benefit from expert guidance without high costs.
He designed the CampusCISO services and tools are designed to support and enhance existing teams, giving them the help they need to build stronger cybersecurity plans.
Fostering Collaboration and Community
Through CampusCISO, Chris fosters a community for higher education leaders, providing tools like the CYBER HEAT MAP® for comprehensive assessments, benchmarking, and strategic planning. Chris believes every institution, no matter its size or budget, should have the resources to protect their data and infrastructure.
Selected webinars, speaking, and published content
University Cybersecurity Insights and Blog Articles
Cybersecurity Industry Thought Leadership
- Webinar: Moving Cybersecurity from ‘Unfunded Mandate’ to Strategic Advantage (Midwestern Higher Education Compact, 2024)
- Webinar: Building Resiliency in Higher Ed Cybersecurity Programs (University Business, 2022)
- Webinar: Security Without Barriers: How to Adopt, Implement, and Measure Cyber Resilience (FireEye, 2020)
- Webinar: Swimming with sharks: Understanding and countering cyber threats in higher education (University Business, 2020)
- Webinar: Security without Barriers: Enabling Secure Remote Access for Your Campus (University Business, 2019)
Quotes in Industry Articles
EDUCAUSE Presentations
- Workshop: Cybersecurity Resilience Planning: A Hands-On Workshop for Higher Education Leaders (EDUCAUSE, 2023)
- Webinar: Community Resilience: Working Together to Improve Cybersecurity (EDUCAUSE, 2020)
- Conference Presentation: Balancing Privacy and Risk with Intelligence-Led Cybersecurity Strategies (EDUCAUSE, 2019)
Get in Touch
Chris Schreiber is available for consultations, speaking engagements, and advisory services.
Connect with him on LinkedIn or contact CampusCISO for more information.