I’m Dr. Christopher Freeze, a retired FBI Special Agent in Charge, Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity, and leadership consultant dedicated to helping organizations thrive in high-risk, high-performance environments. I specialize in hope-centered leadership, behavioral cybersecurity, and organizational well-being.
A Lifetime of Service and Leadership
Across more than 20 years in the FBI, I led complex criminal, counterintelligence, and cybersecurity operations. As the Special Agent in Charge in Mississippi, I oversaw national security initiatives, crisis response, and digital forensics across the state. These experiences taught me that the greatest threats to any organization, whether technical or cultural, require leaders who are resilient, trustworthy, and critical thinkers.

Why I Promote A Hope-Centered Approach to Cybersecurity Leadership
Cybersecurity isn’t just a technical challenge, it’s a leadership one. The weakest link is often the human element: burnout, low morale, lack of trust, and disengagement can compromise even the most advanced systems. That’s why I bring together two distinct but deeply connected disciplines: cybersecurity and the science of hope.
Through my academic research and work at the University of Oklahoma’s Polytechnic Institute, I explore how hope-centered leadership improves resilience and security readiness. My teaching covers both cybersecurity fundamentals, cybersecurity leadership, and ethical leadership frameworks which will empower the next generation of cyber professionals to lead with clarity, integrity, and compassion.
Empowering Leaders, Inspiring Change
I work with organizations that want to build a secure and sustainable culture from the inside out. Whether you’re facing talent retention issues, team burnout, or a need to enhance executive leadership in digital transformation, I offer practical guidance grounded in lived experience and cutting-edge research.
Through keynote speeches, leadership workshops, and strategic advising, I help leaders:
* Reduce organizational burnout and emotional exhaustion* Strengthen behavioral cybersecurity practices* Cultivate trust in high-stakes environments* Increase performance, well-being, and security outcomes* Transform crisis response into values-based leadership
Let’s Work Together
If you’re looking to improve team dynamics, fortify cybersecurity through human-centered practices, or lead change with confidence, I’d be honored to work with you. Together, we’ll design a leadership path that empowers people, protects systems, and positions your organization for lasting impact.

🔗 Connect with me at mrchrisfreeze.com or LinkedIn to begin the journey.