Chris Baars, CISM, CRISC
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Experience
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CyberOwl
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United Kingdom
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Computer and Network Security
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Consultancy
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Jan 2023 - Present
Directing the Cyber and Risk Consultancy practice at CyberOwl. - Working with sales to develop new business - Directing the development of new service offerings - Programme management - Public speaking Directing the Cyber and Risk Consultancy practice at CyberOwl. - Working with sales to develop new business - Directing the development of new service offerings - Programme management - Public speaking
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Beyond Blue Limited
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United Kingdom
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Computer and Network Security
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1 - 100 Employee
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Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
In addition to my role as Principal Consultant I was appointed Head of Service Development with leadership input and oversight over all service development strategy and projects.
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May 2021 - Jan 2023
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A.P. Moller - Maersk
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Denmark
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Apr 2019 - May 2021
I built the Cyber Security Operational Readiness department from first principles as part of Maersks "Cyber Security Program" And then headed up the department.
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Nov 2018 - Apr 2019
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Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service
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United Kingdom
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Public Safety
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100 - 200 Employee
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Retained Fire Fighter
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Jan 2018 - Oct 2019
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AVR - a CWSI Company
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United Kingdom
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Computer and Network Security
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant
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Aug 2017 - Nov 2018
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Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service
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United Kingdom
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Public Safety
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100 - 200 Employee
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Oct 2011 - Oct 2017
Overview - Provide operational cover at RDS Stations and attend operational incidents working as Incident Commander - Monitoring trends in appliance availability and establishment levels and deploy personnel as appropriate- Planning and coordinating RDS recruitment campaigns.- Recruitment and retention of RDS firefighters by providing liaison and support for employers, partners and families of RDS firefighters in conjunction with HR and L&D - Delivery of quality training and training support, such as exercise scenarios and a central training programme for RDS personnel - Management of RDS staff as requiredMain Duties & Responsibilities- Inform and educate your community to improve awareness of safety matters- Contribute to fire safety solutions to minimize risks to your community- Lead the work of teams and individuals to achieve their objectives- Support the development of teams and individuals- Investigate and report on events to inform future practices- Lead and support people to resolve operational incidentsSpecific Responsibilities- Assist with the smooth and efficient running of the fire station policies and procedures - Assess RDS candidates performance - Ensure that accurate paper and computer records are kept - Organising and participating in exercises and training - Assist in projects as required- Assist with Station administration as required- Assist with equipment maintenance- Provide Community Safety liaison and education in liaison with Prevention dept- Monitor local risk information & visits - Support recruitment activity- Conduct the mentoring and maintain the interest of trainees during their training period Show less
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Aug 2005 - Oct 2011
Whole Time Firefighter & Incident Commander for 12 years before changing careers.
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phs Group
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United Kingdom
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Facilities Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Consultant
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Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
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Education
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Queen Marys College
A Levels -
The Willink Secondary School
High School