Meet Chris White
Cyber Resilience Adviser
Keynote Speaker | Presenter | Facilitator
Chris White is a cyber resilience adviser, speaker and former senior police officer with more than 30 years of experience in policing and public protection.
Before founding White Rock Advisory, Chris worked across a wide range of policing roles, including cyber crime, fraud prevention, organisational resilience and incident response. His work involved supporting organisations before, during and after cyber incidents, helping leaders and teams understand risk and take practical steps to reduce harm.
Chris also served as Director and Head of Cyber and Innovation in the Cyber Resilience Centre network, helping businesses, charities and community organisations improve their cyber awareness, resilience and preparedness.
Chris has worked with organisations across the public, private and charitable sectors, helping leaders, staff and wider audiences understand cyber risk, fraud, incident response and organisational resilience in clear, practical language.
His experience includes supporting planning and operational activity associated with nationally significant events, including the Coronation of King Charles III, the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park.
These environments required careful preparation, multi-agency coordination, resilience planning and calm decision-making under pressure. The same principles continue to shape the way Chris advises and supports organisations today.
Why White Rock Advisory?
Chris founded White Rock Advisory to provide practical, independent cyber resilience guidance that organisations can understand and put into action.
Technology changes rapidly, but effective risk management, clear communication and good preparation remain constant. The focus is not simply on achieving compliance, but on helping organisations understand their risks, prepare for disruption and make informed decisions with confidence.
Every engagement is shaped around the organisation, its people and the outcomes it is trying to achieve. Advice is proportionate, straightforward and focused on making a meaningful difference.
Professional Credentials
Recognised qualifications, professional memberships and continuous development, underpinned by more than 30 years of operational experience.
Professional Membership
Senior Practitioner and Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (MCIIS), reflecting recognised professional competence and a commitment to continuous professional development.
Lead Certifications
Recognised certifications include NCSC Cyber Advisor, CISM, CISMP, CompTIA Security+, ISC² Certified in Cybersecurity and Microsoft Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals.
Specialist Expertise
Professional development across cyber investigations, cyber crime management, incident response, digital forensics, threat management, cyber resilience, board-level risk reporting and Cyber Essentials implementation.
Presenter & Trainer
Qualified trainer and assessor, holding the Level 3 Award in Teachers and Instructors and the City & Guilds A1 Assessor qualification, supported by extensive experience delivering executive briefings, conferences and cyber awareness training.
Speaking and Media Experience
Trusted to communicate with business, media, academic, public sector and cyber resilience audiences.
Media Appearances
Providing expert commentary and interviews across television, radio, online media and podcasts, including the BBC, ITV and regional media.
Business Events
Delivering engaging presentations for business networks, trade associations, professional groups and client events.
Conferences & Panels
Contributing to conferences, expert panels and roundtable discussions on cyber security, fraud prevention and organisational resilience.
Universities & Academia
Supporting academic audiences through guest lectures, awareness sessions, collaboration and practical cyber resilience insight.
Public Sector Engagement
Speaking to public sector, law enforcement, community and partnership audiences about cyber crime, prevention and organisational resilience.
Leadership Briefings
Helping senior leaders, boards and decision-makers understand cyber risk, incident response and practical resilience planning.
Let's discuss your requirements
Whether you need a keynote speaker, cyber awareness training, an executive briefing or strategic advice, every engagement starts with understanding your organisation, its priorities and the outcomes you want to achieve.
Support is practical, proportionate and tailored to your organisation.
Get in touch to discuss how White Rock Advisory can help.