Chris Williams

Chris Williams is a seasoned cybersecurity professional currently serving as the Head of Security Risk at ITV.2 With over 14 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, he has developed expertise in various areas of cyber and information security.1

Career Highlights

Chris's career journey includes significant roles in the media and entertainment industry:

• Current Position: Head of Security Risk at ITV2
• Previous Roles:
  • Cybersecurity Manager at ITV
  • Information Security Officer at News UK
  • Information Security Engineer at News International

Responsibilities and Expertise

In his current role at ITV, Chris Williams is responsible for:

• Overseeing InfoSec GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) for third parties and cloud technologies
• Delivering security-related projects
• Managing security incidents

His areas of expertise include:

• Risk management
• Security governance and compliance
• Security policy and architecture
• Cloud security
• Incident management

Approach and Skills

Chris is known for his:

• Consultative approach, working with business teams to foster a culture of simple, practical security measures
• Calm demeanor in coordinating and managing security incidents
• Ability to liaise effectively with business and technology stakeholders

His soft skills include:

• Facilitation across different business units
• Flexibility and adaptability to various working environments
• Quick learning ability
• Self-motivation and team player mentality

Chris Williams' LinkedIn username is infosecwilliams, reflecting his professional focus on information security.2