NCC Group, a cybersecurity consulting firm headquartered in the United Kingdom, has recently inaugurated its new offices in the Philippines situated at the Seven/NEO building in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), a prime location in the metro.

Highlighting one of its core objectives beyond regional business expansion, NCC Group aims to nurture and enhance local talent. Manila stands as the company’s second office in Southeast Asia, following Singapore as the initial establishment.

Mike Maddison, global chief executive officer of NCC Group
Mike Maddison, global chief executive officer of NCC Group

Mike Maddison, global chief executive officer of NCC Group, emphasized the company’s commitment to cultivating talent capable of adapting to the evolving operational landscape during a media briefing following the office launch.

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Madisson acknowledged Manila’s impressive combination of highly educated tech professionals and cyber capabilities. The company is set to welcome 60 members to its Manila team.

Saira Acuna, country director for the Philippines at NCC Group, emphasized the company’s goal of addressing the persistent skills gap in the cybersecurity industry. Founded in 1999, NCC Group has already forged partnerships with the cyber arm of the Department of Justice and the IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP).

By Marlet Salazar

Marlet Salazar is a technology writer focusing on cybersecurity. In 2018, driven by her passion for the tech industry, she founded Back End News through bootstrapped funding. She honed her writing skills at the Philippine Daily Inquirer, rising from proofreader to desk editor through the years.

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