Chris White
About me
Chris left college and started a career in computing with a multi-national technology company. Then joining the Police in the mid-90s experienced various departments focusing on technological roles.
Always looking for solutions and keeping up with technology, he joined the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit as a Police Cyber Security Advisor and Prevent Sergeant.
There he delivered the National Cyber Security Strategy working with private sector raising the awareness of cyber security, coaching, and encouraging positive behaviour change within organisations, assisting those in the midst of cyber incidents, and managing the offenders responsible.
He then moved to the South East Cyber Resilience Centre as Head of Cyber & Innovation, delivering as a speaker, presenter, technologist, and police officer working with the private sector & academia to protect business from fraud and cyber crime.
Having retired from policing, Chris now continues his mission to protect organisations through White Rock Advisory, combining decades of law enforcement experience with a passion for technology and prevention. He provides practical, real-world guidance that helps organisations understand cyber risk, improve resilience, and prepare for the challenges of an increasingly digital world.
Skills
Bridging the gap between people, technology and risk through practical guidance, awareness and real-world cyber security experience.
Cyber Resilience
Helping organisations understand cyber risk, improve resilience, and take practical steps to protect themselves from evolving threats.
Real-World Experience
Drawing on decades of policing, technology, cyber crime and incident response experience to provide practical guidance.
Incident Response
Supporting organisations during cyber incidents with clear advice, decision making, recovery guidance and lessons learned.
Cyber Awareness
Delivering engaging awareness sessions that encourage positive behaviour change and make cyber security understandable.
Public Speaking
Experienced speaker and presenter, translating complex cyber topics into relatable stories and practical actions.
Fraud Prevention
Helping businesses recognise digital risks, prevent avoidable harm and protect customers, staff and reputation.
Strategic Guidance
Supporting leaders and organisations to understand risk, improve preparedness and build long-term resilience.
Partnership Working
Experienced in bringing together law enforcement, academia and private industry to solve cyber challenges collaboratively.
Technology Insight
Combining technical knowledge with business understanding to bridge the gap between technology, people and risk.
Speaking Options
Practical, engaging and experience-led sessions for media, business events, panels and academic audiences.
Engagement 1:
Television & Online Media
Description:
Providing expert commentary, interviews and discussion on cyber security, fraud, resilience and emerging threats. Translating complex issues into clear, engaging and accessible messages for public and professional audiences.
Role:
Drawing on decades of policing, cyber crime and resilience experience to provide informed insight, practical advice and real-world perspectives across television, radio, podcasts and online media.
Engagement 2:
Client Functions & Business Events
Description:
Delivering engaging presentations, keynote sessions and facilitated discussions for businesses, charities, trade associations and professional networks. Helping audiences understand risk, resilience and practical actions they can take.
Role:
Combining real-world stories, humour and practical examples to create memorable presentations that encourage awareness, positive behaviour change and meaningful action.
Engagement 3:
Panel Discussions & Roundtables
Description:
Participating in industry panels, executive discussions and expert roundtables focused on cyber security, fraud prevention, organisational resilience and emerging threats.
Role:
Providing balanced and practical perspectives informed by experience across law enforcement, cyber crime investigations, incident response and partnership working with industry and academia.
Engagement 4:
Business Resilience & Leadership Briefings
Description:
Delivering tailored briefings, workshops and awareness sessions for leadership teams, employees and stakeholders, helping organisations better understand cyber risk and resilience.
Role:
Drawing on decades of experience across policing, cyber crime and organisational resilience to provide practical guidance that encourages informed decision-making and positive action.
Client testimonials
Discover what clients have to say about their experiences working with me.
" Having been at an event where you have spoken, I know the value you deliver. You will be missed. "
Paul
Co-Founder, Director & Trusted Cyber Security Advisor
" Chris — a loss to UK policing but a well deserved retirement! Hopefully we’ll still see you out there championing cyber resilience. "
Robert
Cyber Security Expert | Chartered Engineer
" A true gentleman, always focused on fighting the good fight and supporting the cyber community. "
John
Chief Commercial Officer
" It was wonderful to work alongside you and engage at Cyber Protect sessions and through the Cyber Resilience Centre. "
Martin
Cyber & Risk Executive | Board Advisor
" Thanks for all you have done, from pointing me in the direction of cyber roles to presenting for my current organisation. "
Catherine
Security Culture Specialist
" Thank you for all the knowledge and guidance you have shared with our members over the years. "
Tracie
Chief Executive | Business Community Leader
" It has been extremely inspirational meeting and working with you. "
Simon
Consultant, Marketeer & Public Speaker
" It has been amazing working alongside you and seeing how much groundbreaking work you have delivered within cyber resilience. "
Claire
Cyber Security Awareness & Engagement Specialist
" Your passion, knowledge and commitment to helping organisations protect themselves from cyber threats has made a real difference. "
Cyber Partner
Cyber Security Professional
" Your ability to explain complex cyber security topics in a way people understand has helped so many organisations take action. "
Business Partner
Technology & Business Leader
" Your energy and enthusiasm for supporting businesses and improving cyber resilience has been outstanding. "
Industry Partner
Cyber Resilience Professional
" Your work bridging policing, academia and industry has created lasting partnerships and improved cyber awareness across the region. "
Cyber Community Partner
Public & Private Sector Collaboration