Chris Petersen

Chris Petersen, CEO / CTO / Co-Founder at RADICL. Chris is a leader and innovator who cares deeply about protecting governments and companies from cybersecurity threats. Chris began his career as a consultant with Price Waterhouse (PwC) and later Ernst & Young (EY). He then joined the first Silicon Valley startup providing Managed Security Services. In 2002, Chris co-founded LogRhythm, a Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader in Security Information & Event Management (SIEM). Currently, Chris is the CEO of RADICL, a stealth-startup protecting organizations from nation state threats. Chris has spoken at conferences across the globe, holds multiple patents, and is an EY Entrepreneur of the Year.

retrieval, compliance, GRC, engineering, CMMC, defense tech, CaC audits, compliance, compliance requirements GDPR

It’s Time for Defense Tech Companies to Get Ahead of CMMC Before They Get Left Behind

Chris Petersen | February 26, 2025 | CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification), Defense Tech Companies Compliance, NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2, Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS)

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) process is just around the corner and is expected by most to go into effect early next year. This is why defense tech companies need to act today to start their compliance journey ... Read More

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Why SPRS Matters and 4 Steps to Improve Your Security Posture

Chris Petersen | July 24, 2024 | Compliance, Cybersecurity, DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement), NIST SP 800-171, Supplier Performance Risk System

The primary purpose of SPRS is to ensure that suppliers meet the necessary performance standards and comply with regulatory requirements, thereby maintaining the reliability and security of the defense supply chain. ... Read More

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