Irwin Mitchell’s Chief Information Security Officer, Graham Thomson, has been awarded the HotTopics Global CISO 100 2023 Award in partnership with CrowdStrike. The ceremony, attended by 400 global technology leaders, was held at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London on 5 October 2023.
Graham Thomson’s achievement is a testament to his exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the field of cybersecurity. He won the award for developing and implementing a company-wide security strategy that effectively mitigates risk while maximizing business performance. Additionally, he was praised for successfully managing disruptive changes during transformation and remote working, promoting a culture of security internally, and ensuring that cybersecurity remains a top priority.
The judging panel for the award consisted of Deborah Wheeler, CISO of Delta Airlines; George Eapen, CIO & CISO of Petrofac; Christopher Neal, Global CISO of Ramsay Health Care; Anna-Lisa Miller, CIO of Spectris; and Mark Walmsley, Global CISO of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.
Expert Opinion
“I am truly honoured to receive this Global CISO 100 Award. This incredible recognition is a testament to the unwavering collaborative efforts of our entire team at Irwin Mitchell. It is their dedication and commitment that allows us to implement robust security measures and stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity.”Graham Thomson, Chief Information Security Officer at Irwin Mitchell
Graham Thomson, Chief Information Security Officer at Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell played a key role in developing a new cyber security product for businesses. The product, Irwin Mitchel’s cyber security audit, is part of Irwin Mitchell’s suite of ESG services and provides an accessible and cost-effective way for organizations to identify and mitigate their key cyber-risks.
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