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Hacker Conversations: Chris Thompson, Former Head of IBM X-Force Red, Co-Founder of RemoteThreat

SecurityWeek
· June 30, 2026

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Chris Thompson's career in cybersecurity began with hacking game controls as a teenager. He went on to found IBM's X-Force Red team and later co-founded RemoteThreat. Thompson's journey is highlighted in a conversation about his experiences. He previously served as the head of IBM X-Force Red. Thompson's path from teenage hacker to cybersecurity leader is a notable one. His story is being shared through a series of conversations.

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