Christopher J Hodson is Chief Security Officer for Cyberhaven where he oversees all facets of security to protect Cyberhaven customers and employees, including cloud and application security, security operations, and risk management. In addition, Chris serves as a board advisor at the workforce development platform, Cybrary, and is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Information Security. He has previously held CISO positions with Contentful, Zscaler, and Tanium. He is a guest lecturer at Royal Holloway, University of London where he also holds a master's degree in computer and information systems security.
""This is an excellent book. Christopher Hodson writes as he speaks, with passion and clear understanding of a profession of which he has extensive experience and loves. Cyber Risk Management is extremely well researched and provides the reader with a simple-to-follow, guided journey through the cyber issues we face and the approaches we should be taking to cope with them. Hodson's pragmatic style demystifies complex issues making this a great read for both experienced security professionals and non-professionals alike. This is required reading for anyone who wants to intelligently manage cyber risk, whether a CISO, CFO or CEO!"" * Amanda Finch, CEO, Chartered Institute of Security Professionals * ""In the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, Cyber Risk Management is a guiding light. This book combines expertise with a friendly touch, making it easy for readers to tackle security challenges, no matter their technical background. Christopher Hodson has a knack for unravelling cybersecurity jargon and presenting complex ideas in a way that anyone can understand. He effortlessly blends theory with practical examples, ensuring readers not only grasp the basics but also gain insights into real-world scenarios. Throughout the book, Hodson expertly covers the essentials of cybersecurity risk management, offering a solid framework for prioritizing threats, spotting vulnerabilities, and implementing effective controls. His conversational tone and patient approach make this book a valuable resource for both seasoned practitioners and newcomers."" * Dana Wolf, CEO and Co-Founder, YeshID * ""Everyone in the cybersecurity universe is experiencing a pace of change and complexity which is simply unprecedented. Christopher Hodson has captured our universe as it is today. He covers the meteoric rise of LLMs and changes in social appetite to technology, with the keen insight, deep expertise and humour that we expect from him. He gives us a reason to feel optimistic about these changes. Whilst so much is changing, the importance of understanding cybersecurity remains paramount and constant."" * Phil Owen MBE, VP/Chief Security Officer, Telus Health * ""Cyber Risk Management serves as both a valuable playbook for security leaders building out their programs, and a much-needed reference for their key business and technical partners across the organization. Christopher Hodson reinforces and enriches each topic by drawing upon a diverse set of examples from emerging technologies, geopolitical and regulatory forces, historical events, and noteworthy incidents."" * Ryan Kazanciyan, CISO, Wiz *