Perth, Australia – 31 March, 2026 – Slipstream Cyber, a specialised provider of 24/7 cyber defence and advisory services has appointed Chris Pallister as its new Head of Cyber Engineering and Operations, strengthening capability in managed security services and security operations centre (SOC) delivery.
Chris joins Slipstream Cyber from CyberCX, where he most recently served in a senior cyber leadership role, bringing nearly 15 years of experience across the IT and cyber security industries in the UK and Australia. His background spans technical engineering, consulting and executive cyber leadership roles, including leading large-scale infrastructure programs, building cyber security practices and designing and operating complex, multi‑region SOC environments.
In his new role, Chris will be responsible for Slipstream Cyber’s managed cyber security services and 24/7 SOC operations, with a focus on expanding operational capability, advancing AI‑enabled security operations and strengthening proactive, intelligence‑led threat detection for customers.
“Security operations centres must evolve beyond responding to threats at human speed,” Pallister said. “My focus is on accelerating SOC capability so we can respond at machine speed – operationalising threat intelligence and using AI to augment analysts, not replace them. That’s how security teams stay ahead in today’s threat environment.”
Prior to joining Slipstream Cyber, Chris held senior leadership roles across both managed services and specialist cyber security organisations, where he built and matured penetration testing teams, governance, risk and compliance functions and large‑scale SOC operations supporting customers across multiple continents, time zones and regulatory environments.
Chris Pallister, Head of Cyber Engineering and Operations at Slipstream
“Australia has exceptional cyber security talent,” Pallister said. “As the industry undergoes rapid consolidation, it’s increasingly important to continue investing in strong sovereign cyber security capability – ensuring Australian organisations are protected by teams focused on securing local businesses, critical infrastructure and communities.”
David Kaplan, General Manager Cyber Security for Slipstream Cyber added “Chris brings deep operational cyber experience and a strong customer-first mindset. His leadership in scaling sovereign SOC operations and advancing AI‑enabled security will play an important role as we continue to evolve our 24/7 cyber defence capability.”
Slipstream Cyber continues to invest in modernising its SOC capability, with a strong focus on AI‑enabled operations, threat intelligence operationalisation and customer‑centric security outcomes, supporting organisations facing an increasingly sophisticated and fast‑moving threat landscape.
About Slipstream Cyber
Founded in 2017, Slipstream Cyber, a business of Interactive, is a specialist firm providing comprehensive, 24/7 cyber defence solutions. Its services include an Australian-based Security Operations Centre (SOC), managed detection and response and penetration testing.
Founded by a former industry Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), our mission is to build a business to meet the needs of other CISOs. Our core principles are robust process, investment in people, enablement with world-class technology, and a focus on flexibility.
Slipstream Cyber is a business of Interactive which allows us to offer multi-disciplinary perspectives on the challenge our customers face.
Operating a true 24×7, sovereign Security Operations Centre, we deliver services to customers across Australia and internationally.
To find out more, visit: slipstreamcyber.com
