About Us
Founded in 2017, Pallas Group has started off as a cybersecurity advisory helping financial services firms protect their digital assets from cyber threats. Since then, we have had the pleasure of serving firms with national and international presence.
Learning about experiences from partners in their network, our clients came to us to ask for assistance with ransomware protection. Because quality security programs require a comprehensive approach, we were able to improve overall security in a variety of areas. Since then, our mission is to assist companies with protecting their most valued assets to protect and grow profitability.
We aim to serve as trusted advisors to all of our clients. We do this by working to build a lasting relationship through tailoring services to your strategic goals. Unlike larger firms which are quick to upsell you on services that may not add value, we also give you a no nonsense approach to becoming as resistant to digital risks as possible.
Mike Boutwell
Founding Partner and Managing Director
Mike Boutwell has over 15 years in technology and security experience. He started out as a network infrastructure engineer and moved to network security. As he progressed, he eventually became responsible for enterprise IT architecture for several large firms in the finance industry. He oversaw disaster recovery and business continuity planning for data centers, offices, and co-location sites for major financial sector businesses on three continents.
After taking on a role as a senior architect, Mike began to develop enterprise technology roadmaps in line with client business strategy. Here he worked to add value by developing cost effective standards and risk management procedures. He was directly responsible for overseeing complex implementations with executive level visibility, certifying technology for use within client enterprises, and other strategic IT and risk matters.
Mike then went on to start Pallas Group, a cybersecurity consulting firm assisting clients with security related matters. Since then, he has directly advised financial services firms related to their cybersecurity and risk strategy. He is also the author of The Ransomware Handbook: How to prepare for, Prevent, and Recover from Ransomware Attacks.
Below is a list of Mike’s Credentials:
- MSc Cybersecurity – University of London
- ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- ISACA Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
- ISO 27001 Senior Lead Auditor
- ISO 27001 Senior Lead Implementer
- ISO 27032 Senior Lead Cybersecurity Manager
- ISO 38500 Senior Lead IT Corporate Governance Manager
- Chartered Governance Institute Certified Non-Executive Director
About Us
We use tested and proven strategies to help enterprise clients prevent and minimize the impact of digital threats.
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