Chris Arrandale
CEO
Chris has more than 22 years of experience in the technology, privacy, security, and software industry. Chris graduated with his BA from Emory University and his MS from Southern Polytechnic State University. He also maintains several professional certifications including Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPM, CIPT, CIPP/US, CIPP/G, FIP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE), Certified HIPAA Privacy Security Expert (CHPSE), as well as many other security, privacy, and cloud certifications. He has extensive knowledge on consulting with companies on their privacy and data security needs. Chris has previously worked as a Chief Privacy and Security Officer for multiple organizations. He has traveled extensively as a speaker, author, and consultant. Chris recently authored a book on email deliverability, privacy, and compliance titled “Deliverability Inferno”.
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Our thoughts on the latest in privacy, data and compliance news
Zero Trust – What Is It and Should You Care?
September 29, 2022Zero Trust is a term that gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean? Zero Trust is...
Risk Controls: What Are They and Do You Have Them?
September 19, 2022So what are Risk Controls? Put simply, they’re a defined set of proactive steps or strategies that entities use to...
Proactivity Pays – Why Wait for Clients to Request ISO 27001 or SOC 2?
September 12, 2022In a rapidly evolving digital world, the bar for an effective security posture seems to keep rising higher and higher....
DLP Rules – What Are They and Why You Need Them
July 19, 2022In the business world of today, a data breach can cause damage of all kinds to a company. The repercussions...
Risk Assessments: What Are They and Do I Need One
July 14, 2022As businesses grow, both in size and organizational complexity, so should the scope of their privacy and security efforts. This...
Ransomware Attack! What You Should Do Next
June 20, 2022Ransomware attacks continue to dominate headlines as a costly and prevalent method of cybercrime. According to a recent study by...
Virtual Chief Privacy Officer Services That Make Sense for Your Business
June 20, 2022Let’s face it; privacy can be a pain for businesses. It can feel like a burden on your company’s time...
Why Do I Need Privacy and Security Documentation for My Business?
April 4, 2021Documenting important processes for your business and employees is critical to the overall success of the business. This is no...
Painful Experiences – Client and Vendor Security Questionnaires
April 4, 2021It happens all the time. A client or vendor sends over a security questionnaire and you don't know where to...