New CISO will help support TRG’s cybersecurity expansion into the UK and EU

LONDON & CLEVELAND: #CISO--Inversion6, a comprehensive cybersecurity solutions provider and a division of global managed services provider TRG, is pleased to announce its first UK hire, Ian Thornton-Trump, as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). With his extensive background in IT security and information technology, Ian will spearhead the company’s efforts to expand its successful model from the US into the UK and EU markets.

"We are thrilled to welcome Ian to the Inversion6 team," said Matt Kennedy, President of Inversion6 and co-Managing Member of TruWest Holdings. "His impressive background in both public and private sectors and his expertise in threat intelligence and security operations make him the perfect fit to lead our UK and EU expansion."

In his new role at Inversion6, Ian will focus on providing fractional CISO services and advanced cybersecurity solutions tailored to the UK and EU markets and will help support the strong customer base that TRG has built throughout these regions. With his extensive knowledge of the threats faced by small, medium and enterprise businesses, Ian will be instrumental in developing Inversion6's presence and offerings in these regions.

“With cybersecurity a major focus for many customers, we’re beyond excited to bring a well-known expert to help support TRG’s UK and European customers and expand Inversion6’s reach worldwide,” said Sean Kennedy, CEO of TRG and co-Managing Member of TruWest Holdings.

Before joining Inversion6, Ian served as the CISO for Cyjax Ltd., a UK-based threat intelligence provider to enterprise customers. An ITIL-certified professional, he has held various positions across military, public sector and corporate roles. From 1989 to 1992, Ian served with the Canadian Forces (CF) Military Intelligence Branch and later joined the CF Military Police Reserves in 2002, where he retired as a Public Affairs Officer in 2013. His career further includes a tenure with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) as a Criminal Intelligence Analyst.

Following his public service, he worked as a cybersecurity analyst and consultant across multiple industries, including multinational insurance, banking and healthcare. His deep expertise in cyber threat intelligence has made him a sought-after consultant, specializing in building and optimizing security operations centers and providing services as a fractional CISO.

"Joining Inversion6 at this pivotal moment is an incredible opportunity,” said Thornton-Trump. “I am eager to bring my passion for building effective threat intelligence programs and enhancing cybersecurity operations to businesses in the UK and EU, helping them navigate and mitigate evolving cyber threats."

ABOUT INVERSION6

Inversion6, a division of TRG, is a comprehensive cybersecurity solutions provider that secures all areas of your enterprise by leveraging senior-level experts, proven processes and industry-leading technologies. Our approach is focused on delivery outcomes and reducing risk to our customers. From fractional CISOs to a full service MSSP, Inversion6 partners with you to protect your business at every level.

ABOUT TRG

TRG is a global, privately owned managed services provider that manages and secures the full lifecycle of every enterprise endpoint. Our mission is to lead the future of enterprise endpoint technology.

Fonte: Business Wire