Chip Gibbons

Chip is responsible for Thrive’s security and the security of the clients. He directly oversees the Security Operations Center and the Cyber Security platform. Throughout his 13-year tenure with Thrive, Chip has risen through the ranks holding positions such as Field Services Manager, Problem Solutions Manager, Senior Manager of Cyber Security and R&D, and Director of Cyber Security. He began his career as a network engineer, which has served as a foundation for expert status in specialties, including Cyber Security, Management, Windows, Cisco, and VMWare.

Chip has a bachelor’s degree from Hamilton College and maintains several technical certifications, including CEH and CISSP. He is a highly regarded industry expert and is regularly a featured speaker at conferences, an author of industry and thought leadership blogs, and a webinar host of demos and other industry technology.