Chris Hails

Background

About Chris Hails

A cyber security (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CRISC, CTPRP, LI ISO27001) and privacy technologist (CIPT, CIPM) with an interest in transnational cyber-enabled crime and social engineering. I have 20 years experience working in both small start-ups and large corporate organisations to deliver significant business benefits through the secure adoption and integration of digital technologies. I like to look at patterns in data and speak with people to understand and solve problems. As a qualified journalist, project manager and information security and privacy professional, I combine hands-on technical knowledge with a passion for communicating about security risk management and business resiliency in plain English. Key Skills: Cloud security engineering, Cyber security frameworks and controls (NIST/ISO27K/NZISM/PSR/CIS CSC), Threat modelling, Incident triage and response, Security awareness, Communications, Standards-based secure web development, Enterprise content management systems, Ecommerce, Digital project management (PRINCE2 and Agile), Accessibility and usability testing, Blogging and copywriting, SEO and SEM, Email marketing, Open source development.