Chris J.Roberts
About Chris J.Roberts
Chris J. Roberts is the VP of Cybersecurity Services and Deputy CISO at Alight Solutions in Lincolnshire, Illinois. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity, having worked nearly 9 years at Discover Financial Services and served as a SANS Mentor for 3 years.
VP Of Cybersecurity Services at Alight Solutions
Chris J. Roberts holds the role of VP of Cybersecurity Services and serves as Deputy CISO at Alight Solutions. He started his tenure at Alight Solutions in May 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's cybersecurity operations and strategy, focusing on protecting the organization’s data and infrastructure in Lincolnshire, Illinois.
Experience at Discover Financial Services
Before joining Alight Solutions, Chris J. Roberts worked at Discover Financial Services for nearly 9 years where he held various roles in the cybersecurity domain. Starting in 2013 as a Senior Incident Analyst, he quickly advanced to Senior Manager, Cybersecurity within the same year. His responsibilities further expanded as he was promoted to Director, Cybersecurity in 2014, a position he held for 8 years until 2022. During his tenure, he managed critical cybersecurity functions and contributed to strengthening the company's security infrastructure.
Previous Roles at SANS Technology Institute
Chris J. Roberts contributed to cybersecurity education by serving as a SANS Mentor at SANS Technology Institute from 2009 to 2012. During these three years, he played a pivotal role in mentoring and instructing future cybersecurity professionals, enriching the field with his expertise and knowledge.