Chris Wolski

Chris Wolski is the founder and principal consultant of Applied Security Convergence, a Houston-area firm focused on critical-infrastructure cybersecurity, with an emphasis on maritime, port, and operational-technology environments. A retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer and former CISO, he advises terminal operators, vessel operators, and energy facilities on risk, assessments, and U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Transportation Security Act requirements, including 33 CFR Part 101 Subpart F cybersecurity plans and exercises. He holds a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity and an MBA from the University of Maryland, along with information and industrial control certifications, and is a cybersecurity auditor. He is an adjunct professor at the Texas A&M Maritime Academy and the Texas A&M School of Law. With nearly 30 years in cybersecurity, risk, and compliance, his work centers on securing industrial and transportation systems as they become more automated and interconnected. He is a fo