New Vice President Appointment at Lockton Boosts Cyber Risk Consultancy

Lockton, the world’s largest privately held independent insurance brokerage, has appointed Brendan Fitzpatrick as Vice President, Cyber Risk Consultant to their Cyber & Technology Practice. With nearly 15 years of experience in cybersecurity improvement planning and operational resilience, Fitzpatrick has held senior roles at Axio, the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Melon University, and the U.S. Army Cyber Command.

Fitzpatrick’s appointment highlights the importance for businesses to adopt holistic cyber risk management programs. In his new role, he will work with Lockton clients to understand and improve their risk posture in response to the ever-changing cyber and privacy threat landscape. Michelle Faylo, US Cyber & Technology Leader at Lockton, emphasized the significance of a comprehensive approach to cyber risk management. She stated that an insurance policy is just one aspect of an effective strategy. By incorporating Fitzpatrick’s expertise in cybersecurity risk control and resilience, Lockton aims to empower businesses of all sizes to navigate the evolving threat landscape with confidence.

Lockton’s commitment to meeting clients’ needs in their cybersecurity journey is further demonstrated by the addition of Fitzpatrick to their team. With over 10,750 Associates operating in over 140 countries, Lockton’s independence enables them to focus entirely on their clients’ risk, insurance, and people needs. This unique approach allows Lockton to deliver exceptional results by providing deep expertise tailored to individual client requirements. For more information about Lockton, visit www.lockton.com