Chris Hodson is the CISO at security company Tanium. Now worth a staggering $6.5bn, Tanium is a cyber-security firm that works with global leaders in business including Barclays, Nasdaq, and AstraZeneca.
Following roles as CISO at Waitrose and Lloyd’s Bank, Chris has seen first-hand the changing role of IT and risk, from a response function to a strategic business unit that drives value and a competitive advantage for the business. As CISO, he is a trusted advisor to executives, board members and other stakeholders, helping them define well-balanced strategies for managing risk and protecting businesses against increasing cyber-threats and attacks.
In fact, risk management is a topic close to Chris’ heart, so much so that he has written a book on the very topic. It covers the importance of implementing cyber security strategy and practical guidance for those responsible for managing threats, as well as pressing developments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data and cloud mobility in relation to responding to risks: Cyber Risk Management: Prioritize Threats, Identify Vulnerabilities and Apply Controls.