Chris Kirby

Chris Kirby is an experienced cybersecurity professional currently serving as Cyber Threat Lead at British Airways since October 2023. Prior to this role, Chris held positions at SecAlliance, progressing from Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to Lead Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst between November 2021 and October 2023. Earlier experience includes roles as SOC Manager and Cyber Security Analyst at KryptoKloud, Network Infrastructure Analyst at the University of Lincoln, and Insight and Analytics Manager at Openreach. Additional background in the telecommunications sector includes a position as Technical Advisor and Trainer at BT, as well as a decade of service in the British Army, where Chris was an Intelligence Analyst and Instructor, and Electronic Warfare Systems Operator. Chris earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Lincoln, complemented by a GCSE in Communication and Media Studies from Newcastle College and foundational GCSEs from St Cuthberts High School.