S-RM News

S-RM promotes Casey O'Brien, boosts cyber IR capability

Renowned global intelligence and cyber security consultancy - S-RM has promoted Casey O’Brien to Global Head of Incident Response (IR). Casey’s appointment reflects the firm’s continued investment in its international cyber practice and its ability to support clients worldwide, around the clock.  Casey will work closely with Joani Green, Chief Information Officer, to deepen collaboration between regional teams, streamline ways of working, and enhance the firm’s use...

Akira ransomware exploits SonicWall SSL VPNs globally

Global cyber risk consultancy S-RM has reported a sharp increase in ransomware incidents exploiting SonicWall firewall devices with SSL VPN enabled. The activity, tied to the Akira ransomware strain, is impacting organisations worldwide and has knock-on effects for everyday users. The warning comes amid heightened national debate around the UK Government’s Online Safety Act and the security implications of VPN usage. S-RM says the latest attacks are a timely reminder that while VPNs can b...

S-RM joins Distology to boost cyber incident response

Global cyber security and corporate intelligence consultancy S-RM has announced a new channel distribution partnership with cyber security solutions provider and distributor, Distology. Distology represents best-in-class cyber security vendors and supports an extensive network of resellers across the EMEA region. This partnership will enable Distology’s network to access S-RM’s global, award-winning, cyber incident response services.   Incident response team S-RM has the...

S-RM's cyber security steps for DORA compliance

Pioneering global cyber security and investigations consultancy S-RM has identified five critical steps for financial institutions and their ICT providers to achieve compliance with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which will enter force from 17 January 2025. DORA establishes an EU-wide oversight framework designed to ensure the financial sector can withstand severe operational disruptions. Covering over 20,000 entities, including financial institutions, crypto-asset service...

S-RM appoints Kelly McManus as cyber lead

Pioneering cyber security and investigations consultancy S-RM has announced the appointment of Kelly McManus as Global Business Development Lead, Insurance and Legal, as part of its growing global cyber offering. As part of her new role, McManus will focus on developing S-RM’s Insurance and Legal relationships in the US and UK. McManus joins S-RM as a cyber specialist in both sectors, having gained experience during her previous role at Kroll where she was responsible for developing and m...