ROSS SAUNDERS

Ross Saunders is a global privacy, defensive security, and infrastructure specialist working with numerous industries to implement privacy programs and technical infrastructure controls.

With a background in IT administration, software development, and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), he is able to assist in a wide range of disciplines surrounding compliance, security, and privacy, regularly assisting companies with advisory, awareness campaigns, and practical implementation of recommendations.

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 (CEH v10), and paralegal practice. Ross currently serves as the co-chair of the Johannesburg chapter of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and is a Professional member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS).

In 2019, Ross published a book called “This Is Not What I Signed Up For: A survival guide for first-time managers” to help technical subject matter experts move into management roles. It is available for purchase in eBook and softcover at Amazon.ca.