Chris Hurst

Chris Hurst serves as the CIO and CISO at Blackwired Pte Ltd., an intelligence firm that delivers advanced cyber capabilities to governments, law enforcement, global corporations, and systemic institutions. With a robust background in security, Chris previously worked at BT from August 2008 to December 2021, where responsibilities included serving as Contract Security Lead - Virtual Chief Security Officer, offering operational leadership and professional services in Security and Identity. Additionally, as Head of Security Services - Principal Identity and Federation, Chris developed security propositions in Information Security and Federated Identity Management for a diverse range of clients, guiding BT’s strategy in next-generation security solutions for major accounts.