CyberOne today announces that Philip Ridley, Director of Cyber Risk Management, has been appointed to the CREST UK Council, reinforcing the company’s contribution to shaping industry standards and advancing cyber resilience across the UK.
This appointment marks a significant milestone for both Philip and CyberOne. It reflects the depth of expertise within the business and underlines CyberOne’s commitment to supporting the development of a more mature, accountable and professional cyber security industry.
CREST is one of the most recognised global bodies in cyber security, working alongside industry, regulators and government to raise standards, strengthen capability and build trust in cyber security services.
In the UK, CREST collaborates closely with the National Cyber Security Centre, with its Council providing a platform to shape industry priorities, influence best practice and strengthen the overall security ecosystem.
Philip’s appointment enables CyberOne to contribute directly to these efforts, bringing frontline experience into the ongoing development of practical, outcome-focused standards that reflect today’s threat landscape.
“I’m proud to join the CREST UK Council at a time when cyber resilience has never been more important. This is an opportunity to help shape trusted industry standards, share practical insight from the front line and support organisations in building preparedness that is measurable, realistic and aligned to today’s threat landscape.”
Philip Ridley, Director of Cyber Risk Management, CyberOne
As cyber threats continue to evolve, so too does the need for consistent, high-quality standards across the industry.
Regulators, insurers and boards are placing increasing emphasis on accountability, governance and demonstrable resilience. This makes the role of organisations like CREST critical in defining what good looks like and ensuring those standards are applied consistently.
CyberOne’s representation on the CREST UK Council reflects a broader commitment to supporting this professionalisation, helping to raise the bar across the industry rather than focusing on individual commercial outcomes.
CyberOne has built its reputation on delivering enterprise-grade, Microsoft-powered security to the mid-market, combining strategic advisory with hands-on delivery across:
Philip’s appointment reflects the depth of expertise within the organisation and its continued alignment with recognised industry standards, frameworks and best practice.
It also reinforces CyberOne’s focus on delivering cyber security that is grounded in real-world experience, measurable outcomes and a clear understanding of what resilience looks like in practice.
The appointment comes at a time of accelerating change. Regulatory frameworks, including the UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, are placing greater emphasis on operational resilience, governance and demonstrable preparedness.
Organisations are increasingly expected to evidence not just technical controls, but tested response capabilities and continuous improvement.
Active participation in industry bodies such as CREST plays an important role in ensuring these expectations are shaped in a way that is practical, realistic and aligned to real-world challenges.
This reflects a commitment to contributing to a stronger, more accountable cyber security industry. By supporting the development of standards, sharing frontline experience and engaging with peers, regulators and government, CyberOne is helping to advance the maturity of the wider cyber security ecosystem.
Philip Ridley’s appointment is a clear signal of CyberOne’s continued growth as a credible, experienced and outcomes-focused cyber security partner.
As organisations face increasing pressure to strengthen resilience and demonstrate assurance, CyberOne remains focused on supporting those objectives through practical, measurable and standards-aligned approaches.
To learn how CyberOne can support your organisation in assessing maturity, strengthening incident readiness and building a resilience strategy aligned to industry standards, get in touch with the team today.