Chris Dokosi

Examiner
DISC Type : sc

Senior Cyber Security Architect / Advisor / Product Manager at Transport for London

United Kingdom

Overview

Chris is a multi-faceted cybersecurity expert with roles as a Consultant, Architect, and Advisor for Transport for London. He specializes in translating complex technical risks in areas like AI/ML, data governance, and cloud security into actionable business strategy. Colleagues describe him as knowledgeable, calm, and delivery-focused.

He has a diverse background, applying his security expertise across sectors including transport, insurance, banking, energy, and even for the UK Ministry of Defence. He holds an MSc in Cyber Security from Northumbria University.

Unique fact: Chris has experience working at the intersection of technology and regulation for the UK Ministry of Defence.

Personality Overview

Tough To Convince

Unexpressive

Process Oriented

They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much.  They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Topics They Care About

AI/ML Risk Strategy
His profile highlights a focus on helping organizations manage complex security, data, and AI risks while enabling secure innovation.
Data Governance
A core specialty mentioned throughout his experience, recently reinforced by obtaining a Data Management Fundamentals certification.
Cloud Security
Specializes in managing security risks and enabling secure innovation within cloud and emerging technology environments for large organizations.

Media Appearances

Potential Ransomware Threat to Transport for London. Featured in Cybersecurity Insiders

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Teenagers charged over Transport for London cyber attack. Featured in BBC News

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Work History

3-2020
Senior Cyber Security Architect / Advisor / Product Manager at Transport for London
8-2018 - 3-2020
Senior Cyber Security SME/Consultant at Allianz Insurance
12-2017 - 7-2018
Lead Business Technical Consultant (GDPR/Security/IAM/GRC/SOC) at Lloyds Banking Group
11-2016 - 12-2017
Senior Consultant (QA Assurance/Process Re-Engineering/SOC/IAM/GRC/GDPR) at SSE plc
10-2015 - 11-2016
Specialist IT Consultant (InfoSec/Test Management/Process Improvement) at UK Ministry of Defence

Education

MSc Cyber Security from Northumbria University

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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them

DONT's

  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Chris

Personality Compatibility


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