🎙️ Chris Dale
Talk Title: Hardware Hacking and Methodology
Abstract
We’ll peel back the layers of timeless techniques, explore hands-on methodologies, and share how to elevate your penetration testing from checklist-driven to truly impactful. Whether you’re a seasoned hacker or just curious, bring your questions and curiosity — we’ll go as deep as you want into assessing and breaking security.
Bio
Chris Dale is an IT enthusiast who had childhood dreams of becoming a hacker — a dream set in motion after his older brother hacked him. Today, Chris uses his hacker skills to demonstrate risk through offensive services and incident response.
Chris began his career in 2009 at a large Norwegian ISP, focusing on development and IT operations. “I really learned about how all things interconnect and work,” he says. He has since held key roles in several organizations, most recently serving as Head of Cyber Security at a 60-person consulting firm, where he led teams in penetration testing and incident response.
In 2020, Chris founded his own company, River Security, which specializes in offensive services, attack surface management, and cyber consulting.
A certified instructor and analyst for SANS, Chris teaches SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling and SEC599: Defeating Advanced Adversaries – Purple Team Tactics & Kill Chain Defenses. He is also co-author of SEC550: Cyber Deception – Attack Detection, Disruption, and Active Defense.