CCL launches Cyber and Specialist Services division
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The division brings together a unique mix of cyber security, cyber investigations, digital forensics, incident response, ediscovery and compliance to provide a wraparound service. While there will be complementary portfolios for ‘pre-event’ prevention and ‘post-event’ resilience, the focus is very much on integrated working to deliver maximum protection and value.
Commenting on the development Noel McMenamin (above), CEO, CCL Solutions Group, said: “This is a big moment for CCL as it signals our clear intent to raise the bar and offer something distinctive in the field of cyber security and investigations. Few organisations have the breadth and depth of skills or numbers of qualified and security-cleared personnel to bring together this size or type of unit. And with risk levels rising exponentially and threats amplifying, now is the time when public sector and private organisations need to look at how best to defend themselves and preserve continuity.
“We are combining offensive security testing, spearheaded by our vastly experienced CHECK/CREST accredited pen testers and Red Team specialists; an incident response and criminal and civil investigations capability backed by our ISO 17025 accredited digital forensics lab, one of Europe’s largest; ediscovery expertise incorporating data collections, analysis, review and legal support; a stand-out R&D group that is continually innovating and problem-solving; and standards and accreditations consultancy for risk and compliance management.
“That’s a phenomenal range of minds, talents and perspectives, all underpinned by an investigative mindset shaped by our long law enforcement pedigree. The teams we are now able to deploy at speed and scale merit their place in the top echelon of cyber security and investigation specialists.
“In one holistic provider, we want clients to find the answers to their cyber challenges, whether that’s through proactive testing and assessment on the one side, or reactive detection, containment, remediation and improvement on the other.
“While the unique skills mix will undoubtedly be a draw, there are also the benefits that go with single source supply in this arena – the operational efficiencies that comes from joined-up working and staff cohesion; discreet, contained ‘within these walls’ handling of sensitive situations and confidential data; easier compliance from a supply chain risk perspective; and the overarching accountability and responsibility that comes from this style of relationship.
“We are looking forward to helping organisations across both public and private sectors, nationally and internationally. We are acutely aware that the stakes couldn’t be higher in today’s climate of escalating cyber threat, and this new divisional approach and laser focus will ensure that we keep the odds in our clients’ favour.”
