Christopher Budd is a cybersecurity communications expert with over 20 years of experience leading global initiatives at major international firms, including Japan-based Trend Micro, UK-based Sophos, Prague-based Avast, and Microsoft’s global Trustworthy Computing Group, where he co-developed “Patch Tuesday” and participated or led responses to over 200 global cybersecurity incidents. He specializes in translating complex security threats into actionable intelligence for business leaders and financial institutions, shaping public discourse on digital resilience. A Contributing Writer for GeekWire and frequent guest on leading cybersecurity podcasts, he provides strategic analysis on cybersecurity implications for financial markets and technology sector developments.
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