Chris Ciabarra

Visionary Entrepreneur & Security Pioneer

Chris is a serial entrepreneur and security expert with over 20 years of experience using technology to detect and prevent threats. He has dedicated his career to building proactive solutions to security threats, pioneering network security solutions during the dot-com boom and mobile payment security during the rise of mobile computing.

As an award-winning innovator, published author, and member of the Forbes Technology Council, Chris brings a unique blend of technical expertise and entrepreneurial vision to everything he creates.

Revel Systems Success Story

Chris Co-Founded Revel Systems and served as CTO from 2010-2017. He developed the groundbreaking technology behind the company's point-of-sale system, revolutionizing the retail and hospitality industries. His innovative approach and technical leadership helped drive the company to a remarkable $500 million valuation before his departure.

Athena: Building a Safer World

Chris designed Athena to create a safer world – one where real threats are quickly identified and neutralized, and one in which the innocent wouldn't be profiled as a threat without just cause. This revolutionary platform represents his commitment to using technology for the greater good.

As a certified Thermographer specializing in the study of infrared devices and their operation, Chris brings deep technical expertise to threat detection and safety systems.

H-Shield: Zero Trust Platform Innovation

Chris has been instrumental in developing H-Shield, a cutting-edge Zero Trust platform that revolutionizes how organizations approach security. This innovative solution represents the next evolution in access control and threat prevention, ensuring that security is maintained at every level without compromising user experience.

The H-Shield platform embodies Chris's vision of proactive security architecture, where every access request is verified, and trust is never assumed. This approach has set new standards in enterprise security and access management.