NCC Group plc announced the appointment of Kevin Brown as Chief Operating Officer. As part of the Executive Committee, Kevin will lead NCC Group's global cyber security capabilities and global delivery centres with overall responsibility for the Group's Managed Services, Consulting Implementation, Technical Assurance Services (TAS), and Incident Response offerings. Kevin spent 20 years in UK policing before moving across to the private sector in 2012.

He joined BT initially, transforming its ability to manage risk, and progressed to leading and building a $1 billion managed security service business. As the Managing Director of BT Security, he was responsible for all Chief Security Officer, National Security, and Commercial functions. Most recently, he has been resident CISO for Private Equity firm, Insight Partners, leading their 'C-suite in Residence' programme and working with many cyber portfolio companies to refine strategies and further strengthen growth plans.