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  • S-RM appoints Casey O'Brien as Global Head of Incident Response to enhance capability.
  • Casey to focus on global team collaboration, technology use, and seamless incident responses.
  • S-RM aims to boost international cyber practice amid rising demand for coordinated responses.

Global intelligence and cyber security consultancy firm, S-RM has announced the promotion of Casey O'Brien to the position of Global Head of Incident Response (IR). This move underscores S-RM's ongoing commitment to strengthening its international cyber practice and its capacity to provide worldwide, 24/7 support to its clients.

In this new role, Casey O'Brien is set to collaborate closely with Joani Green, the Chief Information Officer, to foster improved cooperation between regional teams. Together, they aim to enhance operational processes and bolster the use of technology and intelligence sharing between borders.

Enhancing global incident response capabilities

The cornerstone of S-RM's incident response approach is its global delivery model

The cornerstone of S-RM's incident response approach is its global delivery model, which allows the firm to deploy high-performing teams across regions including EMEA, APAC, and North America. This structure enables S-RM to efficiently address cyber incidents at any time, rapidly providing specialised support and reducing the operational impact on clients.

Casey O'Brien's appointment signifies the latest development in the expansion of S-RM’s cyber practice. The firm is experiencing growing global demand for agile, multidisciplinary incident response solutions as cyber incidents become increasingly sophisticated and damaging.

Clients are seeking service providers with the capability for seamless global operations, demonstrating proficiency in digital forensics, threat intelligence, and crisis management.

Fast, coordinated cyber responses

"In my new role, my focus is to bring our global team even closer together, working more effectively as one unit. Alongside Joani, I'll be sharpening the processes that enable fast, coordinated responses across time zones," said Casey O'Brien, Global Head of Incident Response at S-RM.

Casey adds, "We'll continue to expand our use of technology so our investigators and delivery teams can work more efficiently, providing clients with clearer answers at pace and helping them return to normal operations quickly."

Casey expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with her talented peers in the industry, aiming to develop a robust global incident response practice, stating "We have a team that is collaborative and committed to excellence, and I'm proud to be part of it."

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