Christopher Schütze

Roles & Responsibilities at KuppingerCole

Christopher Schuetze is the Chief of Advisory and CISO at KuppingerCole. He is responsible for leading the Advisory Team, focusing on developing tailored cybersecurity strategies and concepts that meet client needs. As a member of the Executive Team, Christopher contributes to shaping KuppingerCole’s strategic direction and advancing its role as a leading analyst firm.

In his role as CISO, Christopher established KuppingerCole’s internal cybersecurity strategy, achieving ISO 27001 and TISAX certifications. He continues to oversee and enhance the organization’s security and risk management framework, ensuring compliance with international standards and regulations, including DORA, to build trust and operational resilience.

Background & Education

Christopher graduated from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology with a master's degree in computer science, specializing in software engineering and telematics. He has extensive experience in infrastructure and cloud technologies and holds certifications such as CISSP and PRINCE2 Agile.

Areas of Coverage

• Cybersecurity Strategy and Governance
• Compliance and Risk Management (ISO 27001, TISAX, DORA)
• Identity and Access Management 
• Cloud Technology and Security
• Target Operating Models for Cybersecurity and IAM

Professional Experience

Before joining KuppingerCole, Christopher was Head of Cloud Security at an auditing company and worked with two integrators for identity and access management. He has provided technical and strategic support to clients across a variety of projects, specializing in developing compliant, scalable, and risk-aware security solutions for complex environments.