Christopher Dio Chavez

Christopher Dio Chavez brings over 25 years of expertise in both offensive and defensive cybersecurity practices, establishing himself as a distinguished figure in the field. With multiple certifications from leading cybersecurity vendors, Chris is not only an EC-Council Instructor (CEI), CompTIA Certified Trainer but also a PECB Certified Trainer, demonstrating his commitment to both professional excellence and teaching.
Chris has made invaluable contributions as a consultant, partnering with a wide array of private and government entities across the Philippines. His work spans information security, digital forensics, and incident response, with a proven track record of enhancing the security posture of organizations. As Chief Cyber Security Researcher - Offense and Defense in the IT sector, he has played a pivotal role in defending and securing digital ecosystems.
A dedicated educator, Chris collaborates with EC-Council and PECB training centers in the Philippines to shape the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. His influence extends globally, as evidenced by his inclusion in the prestigious TryHackMe Worldwide Hall of Fame, where he ranks as the #1 cybersecurity professional in the Philippines and among the top 10 globally out of over 4 million members.
Chris's diverse career spans industries such as gaming, technology, telecommunications, oil and gas, military defense, and intelligence. His international contributions also include co-developing a cybersecurity examination in collaboration with subject matter experts, sponsored by Prometric in London.
In 2025, Chris further solidified his international and local standing by speaking at the Australian Information Security Association (AISA) 2025, C0C0N 2025, AMP Microsoft 2025, DICT CERTCON 2025 & BLACKHAT Middle East & Africa Hacking Conference 2025, sharing insights on advanced cyber defense strategies. offensive security and threat intelligence.
With a passion for continuous innovation and a relentless commitment to securing digital ecosystems, Christopher Dio Chavez remains a driving force in cybersecurity, protecting critical infrastructures across multiple sectors.