Christine Gadsby

Speaker Bio

Christine Gadsby

Vice President and Chief Security Advisor, BlackBerry Secure Communications

Christine Gadsby is Vice President and Chief Security Advisor at BlackBerry Secure Communications, with over 25 years of expertise in mobile, software, and information security. Renowned for pioneering software supply chain and mobile communications security strategies, Christine has influenced industry and government security frameworks adopted by the world’s most security-conscious organizations.

She is known for building elite security teams and delivering industry-leading security functionality, while driving security business transformation and prioritizing business value at the executive and C-suite level. Christine currently leads BlackBerry’s security thought leadership and drives the AI vision for product development and security governance, serving as a strategic advisor to global governments and highly regulated industries.

A sought-after keynote speaker, panelist, and media contributor, Christine has been featured in outlets such as Fox News, CBS, the Today Show, and Dark Reading. Her leadership and advocacy for diversity in technology have earned her numerous accolades, including Cybersecurity Woman of the Year, Power 100 Women in Security, and Top 10 Women Leading Cybersecurity. Christine holds dual bachelor’s degrees in information technology and business administration management, along with multiple security certifications.