Men To Watch Awards 2026 honors Christopher Chiwa

Christopher Chiwa is a cybersecurity professional from Nigeria with a background in penetration testing and a growing focus in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). He has built his experience through hands-on training, internships, and real-world security projects, giving him both an offensive security mindset and a strong understanding of how technical risks translate into business impact. His work centers on risk management, security governance, and helping founders and executives understand what cyber threats mean to their operations, revenue, and continuity.

Christopher’s strengths lie in clear communication, analytical thinking, and simplifying complex security concepts for non-technical stakeholders. He thrives in environments that value structure, accountability, and collaboration, and he is driven by integrity, consistency, and service-led leadership.

Through his work, he aims to create practical security value, contribute to economic growth in Nigeria, and help organizations make informed, risk-aware decisions.

He loves learning from experienced leaders, build meaningful connections, and receive mentorship. He is intentional about growth and open to collaboration.