Chris Marshall, Cissp
About Chris Marshall, Cissp
Chris Marshall is the Director of Security Operations at The Wendy's Company, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in security management and vulnerability reduction, having held various roles at The Wendy's Company and other organizations over the past two decades.
Current Role at Wendy's
Chris Marshall serves as the Director of Security Operations at The Wendy's Company, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the security operations within the organization, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and systems. His leadership in security operations has contributed to significant improvements in the company's security posture.
Previous Positions at Wendy's
Prior to his current role, Chris Marshall held several positions at The Wendy's Company. He worked as the Manager of Threat and Vulnerability Management from 2018 to 2019, and as the Team Lead for Security Architecture from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he served as the Manager of Vulnerability Management from 2016 to 2018 and as a Senior System Engineer from 2012 to 2015. His extensive experience at Wendy's has equipped him with a deep understanding of the company's security needs.
Experience at Denison University
Chris Marshall began his career as a Senior Network Engineer at Denison University, where he worked from 2000 to 2004. This role provided him with foundational skills in network security and engineering, which he has built upon throughout his career. His education at Denison University also includes a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, which he obtained from 1996 to 2000.
Achievements in Security Operations
Throughout his career, Chris Marshall has implemented several key initiatives in security operations. He developed a comprehensive vulnerability management program and successfully reduced critical vulnerabilities by 28% shortly after in-sourcing the Security Operations program. He also architected an incident response program aligned with CIS Control 17 standards and introduced a threat intelligence platform at The Wendy's Company.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Chris Marshall possesses extensive technical expertise in security operations and network engineering. He has executed the migration of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems and deployed Endpoint Detection and Response tools across a large number of endpoints. His work includes establishing threat deception programs and automating security processes through Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) systems.