NCC Group appoints new Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Brown

Global cyber security experts, NCC Group today announced the appointment of Kevin Brown as Chief Operating Officer.

As part of the Executive Committee, Kevin will lead NCC Group’s global cyber security capabilities and global delivery centres with overall responsibility for the Group’s Managed Services, Consulting & Implementation, Technical Assurance Services (TAS), and Incident Response offerings.

Kevin spent 20 years in UK policing before moving across to the private sector in 2012. He joined BT initially, transforming its ability to manage risk, and progressed to leading and building a $1 billion managed security service business. As the Managing Director of BT Security, he was responsible for all Chief Security Officer, National Security, and Commercial functions. Most recently, he has been resident CISO for Private Equity firm, Insight Partners, leading their ‘C-suite in Residence’ programme and working with many cyber portfolio companies to refine strategies and further strengthen growth plans.

Kevin Brown, comments: “It’s a fantastic time to join the NCC Group team as we look to enhance growth potential by further investing in our cyber security capabilities. The technical depth across the Group, along with the clear professionalism and relentless focus on quality, gives us an enviable opportunity to build upon our existing service portfolio, addressing the full cyber security lifecycle for our clients and continuing to help them at their most critical moments.”

Mike Maddison, CEO, NCC Group comments: “We’re delighted to welcome Kevin to the team at a key stage of the next chapter of our strategy. He’ll play a crucial role in delivering global growth by continuously developing the right capability and expertise to strengthen our position as a leader in our markets and ensure we’re well positioned with the range of services and advice our clients need in this fast changing and risk-laden world of cyber security.”