Christopher J. Grab

Director Global Content Protection EMEA at Motion Picture Association

Christopher J. Grab has a diverse work experience that spans several industries. Christopher J. started their career as a QA Game Tester at Electronic Arts in 2006. In 2009, they joined BAYES FORECAST as an Analyst Programmer, where they focused on dynamic modelling of operations and markets for Telefonica Spain. Christopher J. left the role in 2011 to pursue further education.

In 2015, Christopher joined the Motion Picture Association as an Internet Investigator, specializing in global content protection. Over the years, they progressed through various roles within the organization, including Senior Internet Investigator and Lead Investigator. In 2020, they became a Manager in the Global Content Protection EMEA team, and in 2021, they were promoted to Senior Manager. Christopher J.'smost recent role at the Motion Picture Association is Director of Global Content Protection EMEA, which they assumed in June 2022.

Additionally, in 2017, Christopher took on a role with the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, where they focused on global content protection and enforcement.

Christopher J. Grab's education history includes the following:

- From 2010 to 2014, they attended Universidad Complutense de Madrid and completed a BEng (Hons) Software Engineering (240ECTS) program. The degree name is not provided.

- In 2012, Christopher also attended Technological University Dublin and obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering.

- In 2018, they enrolled in SANS Technology Institute and completed the SEC542: Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking program in London.

- In 2017, Christopher completed the SEC660: Advanced Penetration Testing, Exploit Writing, and Ethical Hacking program, also at SANS Technology Institute in London.

- In 2016, they completed the SEC560: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking program at SANS Technology Institute in Brussels.

- In 2015, Christopher completed the SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling program at SANS Technology Institute in London during the summer.

- From 2008 to 2010, they attended Barajas College and obtained an Associate Degree in Computer Science with a focus on the design and development of computer software.

Christopher J. Grab also holds several additional certifications. In 2018, they obtained the SANS SEC542: Web Application Penetration Testing Training certification from SANS Institute. In 2017, they obtained the SEC660: Advanced Penetration Testing, Exploit Writing, and Ethical Hacking certification, also from SANS Institute. Additional certifications include the ARKHOS i2 EIA certification from Globlue Technologies, and various certifications related to cybersecurity for industrial control systems from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Christopher J. also holds certifications from InnoXcell, DomainTools, DataExpert, and Incopro.

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Timeline

  • Director Global Content Protection EMEA

    June, 2022 - present

  • Senior Manager Global Content Protection EMEA

    January, 2021

  • Manager Global Content Protection EMEA

    January, 2020

  • Lead Investigator Global Content Protection

    January, 2019

  • Senior Internet Investigator Global Content Protection

    January, 2017

  • Internet Investigator Global Content Protection

    February, 2015