Executive Fellow, Cyber Studio

Christopher Basener

About

Christopher Basener is an information security consultant working at the intersection of cybersecurity governance, enterprise risk management, and emerging technology security. As an Information Security Consultant at Argus Advisory, LLC, he works with organizations to align information security programs with enterprise objectives, address compliance gaps, and strengthen governance, risk, and compliance practices in response to an increasingly complex threat landscape. His work focuses on helping leadership teams connect technical security controls with strategic business priorities while reducing legal, operational, and reputational risk.

Basener also serves as an Advisor to Quantum Security Defence, where his work engages the evolving security implications of emerging technologies, including the transition toward post-quantum cryptography and the long-term protection of digital infrastructure. His professional experience includes roles as Senior Consultant at Touchstone Security and Senior Cybersecurity Advisor at Arō, where he contributed to cybersecurity strategy, security awareness initiatives, and enterprise risk practices across organizations navigating complex digital environments. As a Senior Executive Fellow, Cyber Studio at The Digital Economist, he contributes perspectives on cybersecurity governance, quantum-era cryptographic transition, and the institutional preparedness required to address next-generation digital security challenges.

Affiliations
Advisor, Quantum Security Defence