Chris B.
About Chris B.
Chris B. serves as the Global Chief Information Security Officer at PrimaryBid, where he has implemented significant security frameworks and technologies. With extensive experience in various leadership roles, he has successfully transformed IT functions and achieved notable certifications in cybersecurity.
Work at PrimaryBid
As the Global Chief Information Security Officer at PrimaryBid since 2022, Chris B. has played a pivotal role in transforming the company's Enterprise IT function. He developed and built the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and successfully pivoted PrimaryBid from a regulated financial institution to a SaaS Enterprise offering for Tier 1 banks and the UK Government. His initiatives have led to significant cost savings, achieving over £300k in annual savings through strategic negotiation and optimization. Additionally, he introduced AI/ML-driven security technologies to enhance threat detection and reduce system vulnerabilities by 75% within nine months.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Chris B. has extensive experience in information security across various organizations. Prior to his current role, he served as Global CISO & EVP Revenue Protection at DAZN Group from 2020 to 2022. He also held the position of CISO UK&I at Arvato UK from 2014 to 2018 and was the Global CISO at OneWeb from 2018 to 2020. His earlier role included serving as Group Head of Information Security at QinetiQ from 2005 to 2008. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of security management and risk mitigation.
Certifications and Achievements
Chris B. has successfully delivered multiple certifications that demonstrate his commitment to information security and compliance. These include ISO27001:2022, ISO27017, ISO27018, PCI, CSA STAR, Cyber Essentials Plus, and SOC2 Type 1, all achieved within a short timeframe. His efforts in pioneering the adoption of DevSecOps approaches have embedded security into agile development pipelines, ensuring secure, private, and compliant systems.
Education and Expertise
Chris B. studied at the University of Glamorgan, where he earned a BSc 2:1 (Hons) in Computing, Accounting, and Business Law from 1994 to 1997. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in information security, risk management, and IT operations. This academic experience complements his practical knowledge gained through years of working in various leadership roles within the technology and security sectors.
Innovations in Cyber Security
Throughout his career, Chris B. has been at the forefront of innovation in cyber security. He pioneered the adoption of AI/ML-driven security technologies to enhance threat detection and bolster cyber security defenses. Additionally, he designed and delivered 'Fusion Operations' to unify data into a single 'data lake', which reduced costs and enhanced IT & Security Operations as well as Financial Crime detection.