I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working alongside Chris for a few years, and I’ve always been impressed by his combination of technical and legal knowledge and genuine compassion. Chris brings a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to his work that cuts through jargon and helps organisations get real results. What really sets him apart, is his ability to connect with people. He has a naturally caring manner and an approachable style that puts colleagues and clients at ease, which makes a huge difference when tackling sensitive issues around data in care settings and similar sectors. Chris is also a brilliant trainer, making data and digital engaging and accessible, which helps people understand their responsibilities and inspires them to take ownership. He’s a real asset to any person-centred organisation navigating data protection and cyber security.

Had a great call with a Cybata consultant where they were able to provide clear and helpful advice on GDPR and PECR to ensure we stay compliant as a business. It left me feeling positive about the route we need to go, and made sense of what can be very confusing regulations.

I would like to extend my thanks to Chris and Cybata for all their support over the years. I have always found the area of Cyber Security/GDPR and all things alike can be daunting and its great to have an expert on hand who can advise on areas in plain English. It provides us with confidence and real support when we need it.

Thanks so much for the audit and GDPR refresher this afternoon Chris – I was expecting there to be many more chinks in my cyber-armour but really valued having you point out the key risk areas for me. I’m left feeling empowered to take informed action that’s proportionate for my type and size of business – and particularly grateful that your advice will help avoid future problems with my legal clients!

We commissioned Cybata to help us further professionalise our business as we began to work with larger, more data protection and GDPR-aware clients. Cybata responded very swiftly to our request for support and clearly explained what larger clients would expect us to have in place and why. They then offered a package of support that would ensure we would be able to answer any due diligence questions our clients may ask of us. The support included training, facilitated data mapping, a policy and procedure pack, and guidance to implement the documents. Additionally, we are now working through Cyber Essentials certification with them.

As a result of the support we have received, we have minimised the personal data our business and platform process, and we are able to comprehensively demonstrate our bona fides in this vital business area.

As a business owner, I have come to learn that compliance and GDPR are not to be feared nor should they hold you back. Once I understood them, I was able to navigate in line with the requirements to achieve my goals and I will take that mindset into every new step of the business.

Cybata is highly recommended.

When Seamless Software required a full review of our GDPR policies and procedures, we were recommended to contact Chris and the Cybata team by a client; we are happy to pass on that recommendation to any organisation wanting guidance on GDPR or any aspect of data protection.

The structure of the process was clear and concise from the start with discussion and feedback throughout. Importantly this was not a ‘spoonfed’ approach, where templates were just handed over. Chris and Dave made sure we had a full understanding of all the policies and why we needed them, with a helpful approach to learning and development.

“Chris has vast knowledge in his field, he very much takes the time to talk things through clearly and help you understand any cyber loopholes which could put you at risk without making you feel total panic. I highly recommend working with Chris, I believe it is extremely beneficial for any business.”

“I found your industry seminar with University of South Wales very helpful as it put a face to the information security and governance module I am currently studying in my first year. Thank you for giving us an opportunity to engage with someone who is an active member of the cyber/governance community.”

Chris Roberts’ talk at the Pisys Tech Expo was a game-changer for our customers and staff. His real data breach example shed light on the severe consequences of cybercrime and the value of data. Many enhanced their security with Bitdefender and Sentinel One. This eye-opening experience made us all more vigilant in the face of real threats. Chris’s insights were invaluable

Chris delivered excellent input on my Digital Marketing course providing an insightful input on GDPR and Data Protection. His detailed knowledge and experience removed the fear factor and left me clear on what action I needed to take to ensure I was GDPT compliant and avoid any pitfalls.

At one of our network meetings Chris and I were chatting about online security over a coffee and how doing simple things can help protect your company online.

I had a one-hour data protection and cyber security review with Cybata, which was incredibly useful for me and my business. Chris is clearly an expert in his field. He methodically went through all potential areas of risk in my business, relating my specific circumstances and requirements to real-life examples and offering solutions where I can improve. I’ll use Cybata again in the future to review the policies and procedures that I introduce from this meeting.

Chris provided an excellent GDPR masterclass through the FSB. The content was interesting and completely relevant and I feel that I have learnt so much in just a few hours. Chris obviously knows his stuff, being able to respond to numerous questions from FSB members across a range of sectors. He had also anticipated many of the questions that were raised, addressing them in the course of his presentation. This might not appear to be the most exciting subject, but Chris made it informative and engaging.

Chris delivered an excellent training session which was professional, highly engaging and informative.
GDPR can be a very dry subject but Chris kept the audience entertained whilst delivering all the key principles through an easy to understand format and practical approach. The client was very satisfied. I would highly recommend his services.

Chris recently delivered a 2 hour lecture on Data Protection, GDPR and Cyber Security to our MSc Data Science students at Cardiff Metropolitan University. The session was highly interactive and Chris demonstrated significant expertise across the subjects. Chris made the topic interesting and took time to ensure the students understood the context in which their studies will contribute to their future employability. If you want a lively, animated presenter who knows their subject, I’d highly recommend Chris.

Chris delivered an informative workshop for our students at the Cyber Academy. He was able to give them a valuable perspective from the business side of things which they found very useful, including engaging walkthroughs of various types of threat and the consequences on businesses, giving the students a context to their technical understanding of the issues. I would recommend the session for business leaders and management teams to help understand the changed world we are now operating in.

I recently attended immersive data protection/cyber security training organised by Chris Roberts of Cybata who helps businesses avoid data breaches which is becoming more and more a concern in the business community. This session only took a few hours out of my day and through a very practical and fun exercise working with several other businesses, we faced what can be everyday occurrences that help to highlight the potential risks we face. Clearly helping us to be more aware of the things to watch out for and things to do and not do in the way we use our technology and communicate with people. I can highly recommend this exercise if you get the opportunity to attend.

We used the services of Cybata to support our internal training programme earlier this year.

At Atradius, as part of our Compliance Awareness Programme, we wanted to provide further training to our staff to heighten awareness regarding GDPR & Cyber Security.

One of our main objectives was to help our staff better understand how to protect Atradius, themselves and their families online, and in everyday business. We were looking for interactive sessions rather than traditional training, focusing on the challenges and threats we are faced with and how to prevent them from happening.

Chris Roberts (our contact at Cybata) after spending time understanding our business and needs, delivered excellent training keeping the trainees engaged at all times. Chris was extremely professional, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with at all times, nothing was too much trouble and was very happy to keep refining the training to ensure it was a success.

Personally, I would highly recommend the service and product offering by Chris Roberts at Cybata which was met with significant praise from those who undertook the training sessions.

Here are a few quotes from the attendees:

“Opened my mind to the topic, will definitely implement a number in personal and office, thank you”

“It was at an appropriate level not to technical but with a level which brought the wider context into focus”

“Well presented and maintained interest”

“Chris was great. The time was well used, the pace was good”

GDPR and cyber security are essential for any business who considers their data to be of value, in addition to meeting legal requirements.

Chris’s knowledge and approach to helping companies understand the process of becoming GDPR compliant is second to none.

I would recommend giving Chris a call if you have any questions in regards to how you should be handling your business and customer data.

Cybata and specifically Chris Roberts has provided the Chronos Technology Board with excellent support through a number of recent projects during 2019 and 2020. Chris’ experience was a perfect fit for us. Chris’ more than 30 years working in high-technology businesses, both large and small coupled with his broad experience working across departments such as engineering, customer service, consulting, marketing and business development ensured he was able to support us to develop our approaches to a number of different market sectors. In particular, Chris’s significant technical acumen coupled with his exemplary communication skills, allowed us to make decisive decisions to further our Corporate objectives. Recent market research and partnership search work, delivered extraordinary results in a short period of time. I recommend you contact Chris if you are looking to understand how new technology can help you grow your business.

Thanks Chris ! It’s been an absolute pleasure. You’ve made a very confusing subject really easy to understand and put in place in our business. We can now sit firmly with our GDPR policy and have made such huge strides in such a small amount of time – not only protect our business but all the data we hold. Thank you!

We engaged Cybata to help us assess the GDPR and Cyber-security of our supply chain in 2020 as we embarked on the development of a new SaaS platform. Chris and his team of GDPR and Cyber-Security experts very quickly identified significant concerns with one of our key partners. Based on Cybata’s advice, we moved to a new software partner to enable us to bring our high quality solution to market in the way we always wanted to. Cybata helped identify and eradicate a significant business risk of £500,000 to the business. Cybata is highly recommended.

Chris has proven to be an excellent resource in terms of GDPR and Cyber Security. I have engaged him several times to work with my clients since the introduction of GDPR in 2018. He is a thought leader in my business circle and has spoken at my HR Supper Events on GDPR & Cyber Security.
He has a zone of genius in auditing against the regulations but also in training Senior Management right down to line management. In the ever increasing complexities surrounding GDPR and minimising risk to the lowest possible denominator, Chris is my go to person every time.

Chris recently delivered a powerful Mastermind session to the EVO Seren networking group. Given the nature of the topic, it could have been dull, but Chris 100% brought it to life through his engagement with the members, stories and practical advise. If you need pragmatic support in this space, talk to Chris.

Chris delivered a very informative, engaging fast paced workshop on GDPR for 3 decision makers at Business Butler. He provided sufficient background to understand the principles and more importantly focused on what was relevant to our business. We came away with a clear understanding of the legislation and a framework to apply to our business.

I have known Chris for a while in a professional capacity when we met at a Privacy and Data Protection conference quite a few years back. Since then, we have often talked, bounced ideas and thoughts off each other and we have both really enjoyed and enthused about these interactions. We always hoped of some joint collaborative work in the future and I am glad to say that this desire manifested itself.

Chris performed some work for me for one of my start-up clients (Aistetic) when the project started late and meant that I did not have the bandwidth to undertake it solely myself due to other client constraints. I knew that Chris would be excellent for it and it proved just so. Not only did I see him in action working with the client in the highly professional manner I know he has, but having the ability to have deep meaningful scenario discussions on a joint collaboration client project just reaffirmed my thoughts and respect for him. The outcome was a highly thankful and happy client and me!

This has definitely cemented the professional respect and friendship I have for Chris and I will definitely be working with him again.

I would not hesitate to recommend him to others as a hardworking, knowledgeable and safe pair of hands.

We recently engaged Cybata to help us update our GDPR position. We looked at the market and found Cybata to be responsive to our initial requests for information and flexible in meeting our needs. The team is extremely knowledgeable but more importantly conveys information in an easy to digest and understandable form. With their support, we feel our understanding of the law and our compliance is much improved. Recommended.

Frontier Medical Group has worked with Cybata since 2017. Cybata provides GDPR training and supports us as we continue to develop our level of compliance. The education and training has delivered truly exceptional engagement across our entire workforce including the executive team, sales, operations, HR and Finance. Matthew Bambery our CFO commented “Regular GDPR training is paramount in helping the business and its staff protect themselves against ever-growing external risks. Cybata’s training has been fantastic and very well received across the business. Expertly delivered, educational, practical and very engaging!

Recently Elektra Designs became involved in a digital app development project for a long standing client. We knew from the beginning that due to the sensitive nature of the data to be used on this app that security and GDPR compliance was going to be one of the foundation stones of its development. With that in mind, we looked for a specialist to advise us on the best way to approach this from the very beginning – the planning and design phase. After some conversations, we used Chris Roberts of Cybata. He really is a true professional, his depth and breadth of knowledge, the information he is able to give you and they way he can make you look at your processes are really eye opening. He helped highlight potential issues for my client and possible solutions to help them navigate them. I have no doubt that using the information Chris and Cybata have been able to give us will ensure that the project going forward will be a safe and secure success. If you want the confidence of knowing that your online digital presence is secure, then I have no hesitation in recommending you take the time to speak to Chris and Cybata – it’s time well spent!

Thank you so much for your time with us yesterday. Your presentation was fantastic. Your delivery was very informative and engaging but at a level where all our attendees could understand. You were very accommodating with questions and the whole atmosphere was relaxed with your friendly approach.
We would love to have you back again to speak to our members invest Wales in the near future.
Thanks again