Ryan Christopher

Ryan Christopher, CISSP, currently serves as the Lead IT Identity Security Architect at CNO Financial Group, overseeing identity security initiatives since September 2025. Previously, Ryan held the role of Principal IAM Security Engineer & Architect at WPS Health Solutions from February 2017 to September 2025, where responsibilities included building a comprehensive Identity and Access Management program. Earlier experience includes a series of roles at QBE North America, focusing on information security analysis and compliance, and as a Data Security Officer with the State of Wisconsin's Department of Corrections, emphasizing security audits and incident management. Ryan's career began in customer service and technical support, alongside formal education culminating in a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Cybersecurity from ITT Technical Institute.