Chris Brewer

Chris Brewer, Director, DFIR at Surefire Cyber, is an expert in digital forensics and incident response with over two decades of IT experience, initially focusing on systems administration before transitioning to cybersecurity. He began his career in 1999 as a systems management professional at American Express, followed by nearly a decade at IBM managing domain controllers and payment systems. In 2011, he shifted to infosec, starting as an entry-level consultant in a SOC at CGI, progressing through roles at Bechtel and Nuix, where he led threat hunting and incident response teams. As Director at Unit 42 by Palo Alto Networks since 2019, he oversaw global DFIR engagements and delivered threat intelligence briefings. Now at Surefire Cyber, he leads high-profile incident response efforts, complemented by his work as an IT security instructor at the National Computer Forensics Institute.

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