Chris Nickerson
About Chris Nickerson
Chris Nickerson is a prominent figure in the cybersecurity field, currently serving as Chief Technology Officer at Damovo and a Private Investor at Rumble, Inc. He has extensive experience in security leadership, having founded LARES Consulting and contributed to the information security community through initiatives like the Penetration Testing Execution Standard and BSides.
Current Roles at Rumble, Inc. and Damovo
Chris Nickerson is currently a Private Investor at Rumble, Inc., a position he has held since 2022. In addition, he serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Damovo, a role he assumed in 2023. His work at Damovo is based in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and follows a hybrid work model.
Experience at IANS
Since 2019, Chris Nickerson has been a faculty member at IANS, located in the Greater Denver Area. His role involves sharing his extensive knowledge and experience in information security with students and professionals in the field.
Educational Background
Chris Nickerson studied at Kansas State University, focusing on Virology from 1995 to 1998. He later attended MIT Sloan Executive Education, where he is pursuing a program in Artificial Intelligence from 2023 to 2025.
Contributions to Information Security
Chris Nickerson is a founding member of the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES) and co-founder of the BSides security conferences. He has led teams in conducting comprehensive security risk assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments, contributing significantly to the information security community.
Professional Certifications
Chris Nickerson holds multiple professional certifications, including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), and BS7799 Lead Auditor Accreditation. These certifications reflect his deep understanding of security standards and practices.