Chris Evans
About Chris Evans
Chris Evans serves as the Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Hacking Officer at HackerOne, where he has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in security roles at major companies like Oracle, Dropbox, and Google, he is recognized for his contributions to vulnerability research and ethical hacking.
Work at HackerOne
Chris Evans has been serving as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Chief Hacking Officer at HackerOne since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing security protocols and fostering a culture of ethical hacking within the organization. He actively engages with the hacker community and emphasizes the importance of ethical hacking in security programs. His contributions include writing for the HackerOne Community Blog, where he shares insights on best practices in vulnerability management.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Prior to joining HackerOne, Chris Evans held several significant positions in the cybersecurity field. He worked at Oracle Corporation as a Principal Security Analyst from 1998 to 2005. He then transitioned to Google, where he served as an Information Security Engineer and Tech Lead from 2005 to 2009, and later contributed to Chrome Security from 2009 to 2014. Following his tenure at Google, he worked at Dropbox as the Head of Security from 2017 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Chris Evans studied at the University of Oxford, where he earned a Master's degree from 1994 to 1998. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in cybersecurity. He possesses a strong expertise in vulnerability research, which has been pivotal in identifying and mitigating security threats. His work includes significant contributions to the development of Google Project Zero, a team focused on discovering zero-day vulnerabilities.
Background in Security Development
Chris Evans has a notable history of building and managing successful security teams. He has been recognized for fostering innovation and implementing best practices in cybersecurity. His involvement in the security development of vsftpd, a secure FTP server for Unix-like systems, highlights his technical skills and commitment to enhancing security measures. He has a track record of initiating progressive security initiatives that evolve into industry standards.