London, UK | 27 February 2024 – Obrela, a global provider of cyber security services and CREST approved member, proudly announced today it has been awarded the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Cyber Incident Response (CIR) Level 2 Assured Service Provider status issued by CREST. This underscores Obrela's unwavering dedication to maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity readiness and incident response capabilities.

CREST is an international not-for-profit, membership body representing the global cybersecurity industry. All CREST members undergo a rigorous accreditation process which delivers measurable quality assurance, benefiting both member companies and their clients. 

The NCSC CIR Level 2 scheme positions Obrela among a distinguished group of Assured Service Providers assessed by CREST on behalf of the NCSC. The award assures that Obrela has successfully demonstrated the ability to effectively detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity incidents in a timely and efficient manner. This achievement showcases the company's value proposition that promises to provide Security Over Everything, no matter how far a business reaches or how complex it grows.

"We are thrilled to have achieved NCSC CIR Level 2 status, which serves as a testament to our ongoing efforts to prioritize proactive incident response across all our MDR services," said Iraklis Mathiopoulos, Chief of Services at Obrela. "Becoming an Assured Service Provider reaffirms our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of incident response readiness and underscores our commitment to the company’s mission to keep our clients’ business in business."

The NCSC CIR Level 2 scheme process involved a rigorous assessment of Obrela's incident response capabilities, including its policies, procedures, and technical controls. By successfully meeting the stringent requirements set forth by the NCSC, Obrela has demonstrated its ability to effectively mitigate the impact of cybersecurity incidents and ensure business continuity in the face of emerging threats. Obrela’s elite team of experts makes businesses resilient by deploying a real-time cybersecurity system over a client’s ever-expanding digital universe. With a proactive approach to cybersecurity risk management the company provides real-time, risk-aligned cybersecurity that covers it all, protecting every person, everything, and every goal a business might have.

"CREST is thrilled to award the Obrela team with the NCSC CIR Level 2 Assured Service Provider status. Achieving this confirms Obrela’s commitment to proactively addressing cyber threats and reinforces their position as a trusted CREST approved organization and long-standing member” Rowland Johson, President of CREST, said,

"We congratulate Obrela on gaining the Assured Service Provider status. A strong reassurance of the high-quality services they provide and the team’s commitment to helping customers navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape."

Obrela's attainment of NCSC CIR Level 2 status further solidifies its position as a leader in the cybersecurity domain and exemplifies its dedication to maintaining the highest standards of excellence in protecting its clients against cyber threats.

For more information about Obrela and its cybersecurity solutions, please www.obrela.com

About Obrela

Obrela is a global provider of cyber security services. WeObrela provides security analytics and risk management services to identify, analyze, predict and prevent highly sophisticated security threats in real time. Founded in 2010, Obrela delivers real time cyber risk management combining Threat Detection and Response (Managed Detection and Response, MDR) with the Managed Risk and Controls (MRC) services to resolve technology fragmentation and process disconnects, while aligning technology to business objectives leading to better decision-making.

Headquartered in London, UK, Obrela leverages a multi-tier operational model with Global Resilience Operations Centers and Regional Operations Centers to service the EMEA market, combining international experience with local support. Obrela is recognized by Gartner Market Guide for its MDR and MSS services.

About CREST

CREST is an international not-for-profit membership body representing the global cyber security industry. Its goal is to help create a secure digital world for all by quality assuring its members and delivering professional certifications to the cyber security industry. CREST accredits over 300 member companies globally and certifies thousands of highly skilled professionals. To ensure currency of knowledge in an ever-evolving technical environment, CREST members and professionals repeat their accreditation and certification every 3 years. CREST works with governments, regulators, academia, training providers, professional bodies and other key stakeholders globally so that organisations investing in cyber security services can do so with confidence.