Chris Anley 

Chris Anley is Chief Scientist at NCC Group and one of the industry’s most respected security researchers, with a career spanning three decades. Since 1996, he has conducted thousands of penetration tests, code audits and design reviews across a vast range of platforms, languages and architectures for many of the world’s largest organisations. 

In his role as Chief Scientist, Chris shapes and supports NCC Group’s global research programmes, while also pursuing independent research into emerging and complex security threats. He has published an extensive body of work, including foundational papers in application security, multiple books on database and application security, and influential research into artificial intelligence and machine learning. 

Recognised globally for the depth and impact of his technical contributions, Chris continues to push the boundaries of security research and drive innovation across the industry.