CASE STUDY

Killik & Co.

How Killik & Co., an award-winning UK-based Wealth Management Firm, chose to elevate the cybersecurity readiness of its staff with two Cyber Tabletop Exercises conducted by Cyber Management Alliance.

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Cyber Crisis Tabletop Exercise Case Study

Killik & Co.

The Award-Winning Wealth Management and Financial Services firm selected Cyber Management Alliance to conduct two cyber attack simulation-based exercises - a remote session for operational managers and an onsite session for key decision-makers and board members at its London headquarters.  

Client Goals 

Richard O'Neill, Partner and COO at Killik & Co., shared their objectives for the two Cyber Incident Simulation exercises:

  1. Strengthening the Operations and Executive teams' preparedness to handle cyber incidents.
  2. Providing an in-depth look at the threats facing both the firm and the broader financial services sector.
  3. Creating a secure, simulated setting for decision-making practice in response to cybersecurity incidents.
  4. Boosting team confidence in their capacity to respond effectively and minimize impact during a cyber crisis. 

 

How the Client achieved their Objectives 


Cyber Management Alliance enlisted Amar Singh, its most seasoned practitioner and global CISO, to design and lead the two engaging, non-technical Cyber Incident Simulation Exercises for operational managers and executives.
 
  • These simulations, tailored specifically for Killik & Co., immersed teams in realistic cyber threats, allowing them to practice assessing, communicating, and responding to incidents.

  • The exercises fostered a supportive, risk-free environment, encouraging participants to share insights and challenge assumptions.

  • Beyond testing Killik & Co.’s current incident response plans, the exercises identified areas for enhancement, enabling the firm to strengthen its defenses proactively.


“The incident simulations not only tested our existing incident response
plans but also highlighted areas for improvement, allowing us to proactively
strengthen our defences.”  

- Richard O'Neill

 

Client Experience & Feedback

Richard O’Neill shared his firm’s experience with Cyber Management Alliance & the two Incident Simulation Exercises in the following words:

“Cyber Management Alliance’s Amar Singh provided a truly insightful and valuable
experience for our teams. The tabletop exercises were both challenging and engaging,
leaving our staff better prepared to face potential cyber threats. Amar created a safe
and supportive learning environment, ensuring that participants felt comfortable
sharing ideas and challenging assumptions.”
 
“We were extremely impressed with the expertise and professionalism of the
CM-Alliance team. Their dedication to helping Killik & Co. enhance our cyber resilience
is greatly appreciated. We highly recommend their services to any organisation
seeking to proactively protect their assets and reputation in today’s ever-evolving
cyber threat landscape.”

- Richard O'Neill

 

 

Killik & Co. 

Killik & Co. is an award-winning UK-based Wealth Management and Financial Services firm. It has been servicing clients since 1989, advising them on the most optimal ways to save, invest and grow their wealth to meet their financial goals.

At a time when most financial services companies have turned completely digital, Killik & Co. prides itself on the personal nature of its services and the collective expertise of its staff members.
 
It is to elevate the cybersecurity readiness of its most prized asset – its people – that Killik & Co. partnered with Cyber Management Alliance for two Cyber Incident Simulation Exercises with the Executive and the Ops Managers of
Killik & Co.


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Industry: Financial Services
CMA Services: Cyber Crisis Tabletop Exercise
Locations: UK

 

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