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CHRIS HUDSON
CYBERSECURITY ARCHITECT.
Delivering Enterprise Compliance & Configuration Solutions |
10+ years experience securing critical OT environments, automating compliance (PCI-DSS, ISO 270001, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK), driving security consultancy projects across EMEA.
ABOUT ME
I am a seasoned Professional Services Architect focused on transforming complex security requirements into reliable, scalable, and automated solutions. My expertise is rooted in File Integrity Monitoring (FIM), Vulnerability Management (VM), and large-scale Security Configuration Management (SCM) deployments.
Throughout my career at Fortra (Tripwire) and prior roles, I have consistently driven technical methodologies, delivered training, and led multi-consultant projects, ensuring enterprise-level compliance across challenging regulatory landscapes. My unique foundation, including a **Bachelor's Degree in Applied Psychology and Computing**, enables a comprehensive approach to both the technology and the human processes involved in enterprise security.
Key Recognition: Consultant of the Year (Tripwire) - Multiple Years
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Problem-solving & Analysis
- Technical Architecture
- Training and Enablement
- Project Leadership & Delivery
- Documentation (Pre-sales, Technical)
- Scripting (PowerShell and Python)
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
SECURITY & COMPLIANCE
- File Integrity Monitoring (FIM)
- Vulnerability Management
- Security Configuration Management (SCM)
- Reporting and Business Intelligence
- OT/ICS Security
- PCI-DSS, ISO 270001, CIS Benchmarks, SOX, ECC, Swift, MITRE
PLATFORMS & INFRASTRUCTURE
- Microsoft Windows Server OS's
- Linux Server OS's (RHEL, OEL, SUSE, CentOS)
- Virtualization (VMware, HyperV, ProxMox)
- Network Infrastructure (FortiNet, Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper)
INTEGRATION & AUTOMATION
- PowerShell / Python Scripting
- (REST/SOAP) API Integrations
- Modern JavaScript (Online, 2024)
- Tool Integration Expertise: ServiceNow, Splunk, Tableau, Elastic Search, etc.
COMMUNITY & CODEBASE
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PROJECT & EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Senior Architect (EMEA)
Fortra (Tripwire Product Suite)
2014 – Current
Large Scale Project Work
Managed multi-consultant teams to deliver a large-scale solutions (including an Industrial Control System (ICS) security solution securing over 70 critical sites in a contract valued at over $1M USD). A go to for colleagues needing deep technical insight and expertise, as well as a friendly, helping hand that doesn't like to say no to requests for help!
Automated Compliance Reporting & Integrations
Developed custom product extensions and applications to enhance the Tripwire suite, providing automated integrations with crucial third-party systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Splunk, BMC, Tableau, PowerBI) - significantly streamlining reporting, automating critical business workflows and adding value to client security operations.
Consultancy & Revenue Generation
Secured over $250,000USD in additional sales of Professional Services consultancy in a single quarter. Successfully engaged with 100+ customers across EMEA, extending security coverage and developing technical methodologies.
EARLIER ROLES AND EDUCATION
Analyst | Codestone / UK (IaaS and SaaS Solution Provider)
2012–2014
Analyst | Blue Chip Data Systems (Technical IT & Networking)
2005–2012
Bachelor's Degree in Applied Psychology and Computing
2000–2004
CONNECT
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