The new office will be focused on the following areas of the company’s growth:
- Creation of a global business solutions team that will allow Kroll to strengthen its client service, realize additional operational efficiencies and invest in new technology capabilities for growth
- Establishment of Kroll’s state-of the-art cyber security operations center, providing 24x7 detection, response and actionable threat intelligence to clients in the region
Dave Kothari, Head of Global Business Solutions, Kroll, said, “Manila is an important hub for APAC as well as our global clients as part of our global expansion strategy. The office will serve as a venue for the global consolidation of certain business functions, shared services and business enablement areas. The expansion demonstrates the company’s commitment to making Philippines a vital component in our global growth strategy.”
To respond to the rising demand for cyber risk and security advisory services in Philippines and the APAC region, Kroll’s Manila office will also provide proactive services, such as managed detection and response (MDR) monitoring, cyber security vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, cyber due diligence, virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) and data protection advisory for organisations. Through these services, Kroll will be able to support its clients in the region to build strong governance frameworks, develop holistic business continuity planning, monitor their security, and ultimately ensure cyber resilience against ever more sophisticated threat actors.
Paul Jackson, Regional Managing Director and Asia Pacific leader for Kroll’s Cyber Risk practice, said: “With ever-growing exposures to cyber security threats, we are excited to offer our extensive suite of proactive cyber monitoring, testing and advisory services in the region to help businesses stay ahead of their game. The team is expanding its presence in the Philippines, and we look forward to bringing in more emerging talent who are eager to explore and advance in a cyber security career alongside some of our leading regional and global cyber experts.”