Chris Parry
About Chris Parry
Chris Parry is a Senior Manager at HackerOne, focusing on enhancing vulnerability management programs and security testing in cloud transformations. He has held various roles in prominent companies like Gartner and NCC Group, accumulating extensive experience in cybersecurity and compliance.
Work at HackerOne
Chris Parry serves as the Senior Manager for Enterprise EMEA at HackerOne, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing vulnerability management programs through expert insights. His work involves implementing continuous hacker-powered security testing, which is essential for adapting security measures during cloud transformations. He operates in a remote capacity, contributing to the company's mission of improving security through collaboration with ethical hackers.
Previous Experience at NCC Group
Prior to his current role, Chris Parry worked at NCC Group as the Manager - Commercial from 2021 to 2022. This position was also remote, allowing him to manage commercial operations effectively. His experience at NCC Group contributed to his understanding of security challenges and solutions in the industry.
Career at Gartner
Chris Parry had a significant tenure at Gartner, where he held multiple positions from 2012 to 2020. He started as an Account Executive - EMEA, then progressed to Manager - EMEA, and later became the Area Vice President for EMEA & ANZ. His final role at Gartner was Regional Vice President - Europe. Throughout his time there, he focused on integrating security monitoring into the software development life cycle and addressing compliance risks during cloud transformations.
Education and Expertise
Chris Parry studied at the University of the West of England, where he earned a 2:1 BSc Hons in Psychology from 2003 to 2006. He also attended St Boniface's College in Plymouth. His educational background supports his expertise in security management, particularly in areas such as vulnerability management and data protection during cloud transformations.
Background in Sales and Account Management
Before his roles in security management, Chris Parry worked as an Account Executive at Clik Ltd from 2009 to 2012. This early experience in sales and account management provided him with foundational skills that he later applied in his various positions at Gartner and NCC Group. His background in sales has been beneficial in understanding client needs and delivering effective security solutions.