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About the Author
Chris Rouland founded Bastille Networks in 2014 after more than 25 years in
the information security industry. Most recently, Chris founded Endgame
Systems, which provides cyber security solutions to the defense, civilian and
national security communities.
As founder and CEO of Endgame, in just three years, he grew the company
from his basement to nearly 100 employees with offices in Washington,
Atlanta and San Antonio and from revenues of $0 to more than $10
million. Chris also put together a world-class team of investors and board of
directors investing over $58 million in venture capital - making Endgame a name brand in cyber
security. His innovation and leadership combined with Endgame’s rapid growth, earned Chris
the Metro Atlanta Chamber’s Business Person of the Year in 2011.
Prior to founding Endgame, Chris served as chief technology officer at Internet Security
Systems Inc. (ISS) where he was responsible for the overall technical direction of its product
and services portfolio. In 2006, IBM Corp. purchased ISS, where Chris remained CTO and was
appointed an IBM Distinguished Engineer.
From 1994 to 1998, Chris served as vice president of distributed technology at Lehman
Brothers. A noted information security expert, Chris is a sought after speaker and has been
featured in national publications, including Forbes and Wall Street Journal.
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