Chad Cragle

With nearly two decades of real-world experience as an Information Security and Compliance Subject Matter Expert, Chad has a distinguished record of transforming and elevating security postures within organizations. As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Deepwatch and the Leader of IT, Security, Compliance, and Cloud, Chad is not just a figurehead but a true leader. His proactive security, compliance, and privacy improvements ensure the organization is always ahead of emerging challenges, instilling confidence in the team and the organization as a whole.

Chad’s leadership is instrumental in scaling security programs and building a robust foundation for Deepwatch’s security initiatives. He has successfully navigated some of the most rigorous and recognized frameworks, including achieving FedRAMP Moderate authorization and overseeing the completion of ISO 27001, PCI DSS Level 1, HIPAA, SOC 1, and SOC 2, among others. These achievements are a testament to his dedication and expertise in moving the maturity needle in the right direction.

Chad’s mission is to protect Deepwatch proactively. He ensures his teams continuously adapt and evolve within the ever-changing security landscape. His collaboration with other leaders and executives across Deepwatch, embodying the role of ‘customer zero’—the first consumer and early adopter of all innovations related to Deepwatch’s mission, is a testament to this commitment. Chad is dedicated to securing and implementing “security by design” in the technology, products, and services to serve Deepwatch’s customers effectively.