Chris Greengrass
About Chris Greengrass
Chris Greengrass is an Information Security Director at Starling Bank, with extensive experience in security roles at various organizations including Amazon Web Services and Vodafone. He possesses deep technical knowledge in areas such as cryptography and risk management, and has held several senior positions in the field since the early 2000s.
Current Role at Starling Bank
Chris Greengrass serves as the Information Security Director at Starling Bank, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the bank's information security strategy and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. His expertise in security management supports the bank's commitment to maintaining a robust security posture.
Previous Experience at Amazon Web Services
Prior to his current role, Chris worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Senior Technical Programme Manager from 2022 to 2024. During his tenure in London, he managed technical programs and contributed to enhancing AWS's security frameworks. He also held a position as a Security Technical Programme Manager at AWS from 2021 to 2022.
Career at Vodafone
Chris Greengrass has extensive experience at Vodafone, where he held multiple roles. He served as Senior Manager within UK Technology Security from 2014 to 2016 and as Head of Public Sector Networks Assurance from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he was the Head of Customer Technical Security and Assurance from 2017 to 2018, and a Principal Security Consultant on a contract basis in 2013.
Education and Professional Certifications
Chris studied Maths and Computer Science at Brunel University London, achieving honors from 1981 to 1985. He has obtained several professional certifications, including CISSP since 2005, CLAS since 2006, IISP since 2009, and CCP Lead SIRA since 2013. These credentials reflect his commitment to maintaining high standards in information security.
Technical Expertise and Contributions
Chris possesses deep technical knowledge in areas such as Cryptography, PKI, HSM, PCI, IDS, IPS, and Risk Management. He has actively driven improvements in the '3 Lines of Defence Model' across various organizations. His experience includes leading nationally sensitive projects for the Ministry of Defence and clients in the Nuclear Power Industry.