Written by Tim Deakin

28th September 2022

• Cyber Security

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We are pleased to announce that leading UK consultancy, Arcanum Information Security, has acquired a controlling interest in SRM in a move will see the two businesses align at an exciting and important time for the cybersecurity industry. The acquisition will provide clients of both organisations with a seamless and comprehensive service across information security governance, risk management, security testing, data privacy, incident response and digital forensics.

As a National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) certified cyber security consultancy, Arcanum has built a strong reputation in the defence, government and critical national infrastructure sectors since the business first formed in 2008. Many of Arcanum’s cyber professionals have military or government service experience with top-level security clearances.

SRM’s expertise and experience spans a range of cyber and information security disciplines, making the business a natural fit within the Arcanum Group. This includes SRM’s proven track record in the payment card industry where our consultants have a strong reputation with the likes of VISA, MasterCard and acquiring banks.

Brian Fenwick, SRM CEO, says:

“This marks an exciting new phase for both businesses at a time when the need and demand for cyber and information security is growing and evolving at speed. In becoming part of the Arcanum Group, SRM will be able to offer an enhanced service provision to both existing and new clients. Similarly, SRM’s capabilities will add value to Arcanum’s customers.”

Russ Wardle, Arcanum Information Security’s Managing Director, says:

“Arcanum has been a friend of SRM for a long time, and we have been very interested in being able to offer PCI DSS services to existing and new Arcanum customers. So, the opportunity to acquire SRM made complete sense to us, and we are delighted to be able to welcome the SRM team to the Arcanum Group.

“As well as PCI DSS and a range of compliance services, SRM also have significant incident response experience and a digital forensics capability that will be complementary to our existing ISO 17025 certified laboratory.”

If you would like to find out more about the range of services and solutions offered by the SRM as part of the Arcanum Group, please get in touch.