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Chris Thompson

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Founder at RemoteThreat

San Diego, California, United States

FoundedRemoteThreat

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Kerry CoffeyunlockedChris: together at Center for Internet Security (2013–2015)
×2Chris: together at Center for Internet Security
×3Chris: together at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
×5Chris: together at MITRE

About

Chris Thompson is Co-Founder and CEO of RemoteThreat, a company developing platforms for autonomous adversary simulation and offensive AI research, and the founder of Offensive AI Con, a conference focused on the offensive use of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity. He previously founded and led IBM X-Force Adversary Services, overseeing red team operations across sectors including defense, financial services, and critical infrastructure, and earlier worked as a Computer Network Exploitation operator supporting government defense programs. He has presented research at conferences including DEF CON, Black Hat, ShmooCon, ToorCon, BSides, SecTor, SANS, and Wild West Hackin' Fest.

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DataTribeFulton · $1M – $30M checks · since 2026

Experience

  1. RemoteThreatCEO, Co-Foundercurrent2025 — presentSan Diego, CA
  2. Offensive AI ConFounder, Organizer - OAIC (Offensive AI Con)current2024 — presentOceanside, CA
  3. Black HatBlack Hat Review Boardcurrent2024 — presentUnited States
  4. IBMDistinguished Engineer - AI & Offensive Security2025 — 2026San Diego, CA
  5. IBMGlobal Head of X-Force Red2024 — 2025San Diego, California, United States
  6. IBMHead of X-Force Adversary Services2018 — 2024San Diego, California, United States
  7. IBMGlobal Red Team Ops Lead2016 — 2018Global
  8. IBMCanada Red Team Lead2015 — 2016Calgary, Canada Area
  9. CRESTBoard of Directors2017 — 2024USA
  10. MITREMITRE CTID - Project Sponsor2022 — 2023
  11. UndisclosedOperator2015 — 2017
  12. Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)Instructor, Network & Mobile Penetration Testing2014 — 2016Calgary, Canada Area
  13. Center for Internet SecurityAdvisory Committee Member2013 — 2015
  14. GrayconSecurity Team Lead2012 — 2015
  15. GrayconSecurity Consultant2010 — 2012
  16. GrayconSenior Consultant2008 — 2010
  17. UndisclosedConsultant2002 — 2008

Skills & more

IPS6Red TeamingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Vulnerability ResearchSecurity44Penetration Testing45Vulnerability Assessment41OWASP2Metasploit3Burp Suite2Firewalls36Network Security19
+5 moreVPNSecurity Architecture DesignPCI DSSNG FirewallsAcunetix
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) — Offensive Security

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Chris Thompson?
Chris Thompson is Co-Founder and CEO of RemoteThreat, a company developing platforms for autonomous adversary simulation and offensive AI research, and the founder of Offensive AI Con, a conference focused on the offensive use of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity. He previously founded and led IBM X-Force Adversary Services, overseeing red team operations across sectors including defense, financial services, and critical infrastructure, and earlier worked as a Computer Network Exploitation operator supporting government defense programs. He has presented research at conferences including DEF CON, Black Hat, ShmooCon, ToorCon, BSides, SecTor, SANS, and Wild West Hackin' Fest.
Where does Chris Thompson work?
Chris Thompson is Founder of RemoteThreat.
What companies did Chris Thompson found?
Chris Thompson founded RemoteThreat.
Where did Chris Thompson go to school?
Chris Thompson studied at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) (BA. Information Systems (w\ Honours), IT).

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