Leading Cyber Security Expert Named At Event In San Francisco

Graham Thomson, Irwin Mitchell’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), has been named in the HotTopics Global CISO 100 for the second year in a row.

The announcement was made at a ceremony at the RSA Conference in San Francisco on 6 May 2024. Thanks to the award partners, Trellix, all of the winners will also be featured on the NASDAQ Tower in Times Square.

Graham is one of only a few representatives in the listing who works in a law firm and his recognition stems from building a company-wide security strategy that effectively mitigates risk and maximises business performance.

Expert Opinion

"I am deeply honoured to receive the Global CISO 100 2024 Award and to be recognised among such distinguished authorities in cybersecurity. This accolade is not just a personal milestone but a reflection of the collective effort and dedication of our team at Irwin Mitchell. Our success in developing robust security strategies is a testament to the collaborative spirit and innovative approach that runs through the heart of our firm.

“Being just one of two law firm representatives globally to be acknowledged in this prestigious listing underscores the unique challenges we face in the legal sector and the innovative solutions we've implemented to address them. I am proud of the strides we have made in enhancing our cybersecurity measures, which not only protect our firm but also set a benchmark for the industry."
Graham Thomson, Chief Information Security Officer at Irwin Mitchell

The judging panel consisted of Harold Rivas, CISO, Trellix; Latha Maripuri, CISO, Uber; Brian Brackenborough, CISO, Channel 4; Dane Warren, Group CISO, Intertek Group; David Boda, CISO, Nationwide Building Society; Dimple Santwan, CISO, Saraswat Bank; Ingrid Briffa, Founder, C-Creature; Jason Fruge, CISO, Risksilience LLC;  Latha Maripuri, CISO, Uber; Meredith Harper, Senior Vice President, CISO, Synchrony; and Robert Rodger, CISO, Admiral Group.

Irwin Mitchell has played a key role in developing a new cyber security product for businesses. Launched as part of Irwin Mitchell suite of ESG services, Irwin Mitchel’s cyber security audit is designed to provide an accessible and cost-effective way for organisations to identify and mitigate their key cyber-risks.

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