VERUS RISK MANAGEMENT LIMITED (Reg. Number 748772) is an independent cybersecurity consultancy founded by Brendan Fay. The company operates as a specialist practice led by Brendan and supported by a trusted network of experienced security architects engaged on a subcontract basis.
Brendan brings over 30 years of technical and leadership experience in the security industry. His expertise extends from crafting robust security architectures and innovative solutions such as national Public Key Infrastructures (PKIs) and Zero Trust architectures, to the design and penetration testing of critical national infrastructure, as well as leading and investigating within security incident response teams. He has been an integral part of C-level senior leadership teams, where he successfully grew and oversaw the delivery of all security professional services consultancy and managed security services for a prominent cybersecurity consultancy firm.
Throughout his career, Brendan has assisted many organizations in achieving compliance with ISO 27001 and holds several certifications, including Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT), Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), a data protection certification accredited by the Law Society of Ireland, as well as multiple technical certifications in areas such as PKI and forensic investigations. He also holds certifications from industry-leading security and network technology vendors including Cisco, Fortinet, Check Point, Microsoft, RSA Security, EnCase, Passware Forensics, and others.
Today, VERUS RISK MANAGEMENT LIMITED focuses on helping clients build cyber-resilient Zero Trust architecture solutions, with a commitment to independence, professionalism, and integrity in every engagement.