Ross specialises in data protection and information security, raising awareness and educating staff on what can, and does, go wrong in data protection. He fulfils the role of an “outsourced CISO” for a number of technology and software development organisations.

As a speaker, facilitator, and consultant, Ross demystifies technical, security, and legal topics to make them accessible at all levels of the organisation. Ross has a particular passion for data privacy, having been a victim of identity theft and seeing first-hand the impact of data breaches on both individuals and organisations. He aims to help software and tech organisations manage their data effectively, avoiding the pitfalls they may not be aware of and retaining their clients’ trust.

Ross holds a master’s degree in the Management of Technology and Innovation, and holds designations and certifications in privacy legislation (CIPP/E), ethical hacking, and paralegal practice. He currently serves as the co-chair of the Johannesburg chapter of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and runs a consultancy specializing in data protection, compliance, and defensive security.