Cybersecurity Executive Advisory Services

Chief security executives face a particularly daunting challenge: simultaneously navigating the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity and the demands of strategic management to maintain system reliability and operations. Our executive advisory consultants help you grow and manage your cyber programs in concert with broader business goals.

To be successful, cyber programs need to seamlessly integrate into the way you do business. Our services are designed to take a comprehensive review of your organization and provide you with a detailed understanding of current risks and vulnerabilities, compliance with industry standards and regulations, as well as a road map to support continued operations. Our services include:





50+

electric utilities served globally
Worked for half of the

Top 10

offshore drilling companies
Cybersecurity is the

#1

risk to business leaders*

*Source: Allianz, https://www.agcs.allianz.com/news-and-insights/reports/allianz-risk-barometer.html

Our Services

Cyber Program Services

We design, assess, monitor and expand a comprehensive cybersecurity program aimed at improving defenses, enhancing maturity and aligning with overall business objectives.

Cybersecurity Assessment Services

We identify threats, enterprise risks and vulnerabilities to your OT systems and develop actionable mitigation plans to keep your systems safe and operational.

Cybersecurity Training Services

We’ve developed, launched and provide a comprehensive, industry-specific cybersecurity training program for cyber defenders.

Managed Security Services

1898 & Co. Managed Security Services keeps you focused on your responsibilities — and confident your operations and information are secure and resilient. Combining always‑on services with 24/7 support, we can help you reduce on‑site staffing levels without sacrificing the quality of your monitoring or incident response capabilities.

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KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Victor Atkins, a former senior U.S. intelligence and energy official, has joined 1898 & Co., a part of Burns & McDonnell, to lead executive advisory services for industrial cybersecurity. He will engage with executive-level clients while spearheading efforts to deliver cybersecurity solutions and services tailored for critical infrastructure.

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Prior to joining 1898 & Co., Atkins managed the cyber intelligence mission for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence. He also led programs at the U.S. National Laboratories to discover and characterize sophisticated foreign cyberthreats that would disrupt energy sector operations.

“Victor has a wealth of knowledge regarding the risks that advanced cyberthreats pose to critical infrastructure,” says Matt Morris, managing director of security and risk consulting at 1898 & Co. “He has a fantastic record of connecting diverse teams that can identify and characterize cyberthreats. Also, his federal experience will be invaluable to our clients who are navigating national cyber policies and regulations.”

In addition to working for the U.S. Department of Energy, Atkins worked for the CIA and National Security Council focusing on nuclear counterterrorism and counterproliferation. Atkins recently earned a spot among nine fellows supporting the Atlantic Council’s Indo-Pacific Security Initiative, which works with U.S. allies and partner governments to develop programs and policies addressing security challenges in the region while finding opportunities for collaboration.

“With the convergence of information technology and operational technology, we are seeing increased incidence of cyberattacks and cyberthreats targeting critical infrastructure,” says Chris Underwood, vice president and general manager of 1898 & Co. “Victor is uniquely qualified to support our clients. He can provide solutions for implementing cyber-informed engineering principles that reduce risks while aligning with federal standards and regulations.”

About 1898 & Co.

1898 & Co. is a global business and technology consultancy that brings together a unique blend of engineers and industry leaders to deliver strategic business insights and solutions for critical infrastructure industries. We partner with clients to plan, invest, secure and optimize critical assets for a successful, sustainable future.

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