Chris Polkinghorne

Chris Polkinghorne is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in security and compliance across various sectors. Currently serving as Head of Security & Compliance at TechnologyOne and as a Director at Counterfate, Chris previously held significant roles such as Director of the Cyber Defence Centre for the Queensland Government, where responsibilities included safeguarding government entities through advanced cybersecurity services. Notable past positions include Head of Security at Swyftx, where Chris established key security functions and expanded the team dramatically, and Security Manager at Accenture, leading security initiatives for major Australian clients. Chris's career also encompasses leadership roles at Intalock Technologies and Melbourne IT, focusing on information security strategy and implementation.