Jack Horlock

Jack is a Principal Associate in CyXcel, based in London, helping organisations respond to cyber attacks and data-related incidents including ransomware attacks and large data breaches.

A hands-on incident manager and lawyer, Jack acted for law enforcement and worked as a prosecutor prior to joining CyXcel, equipping him with adept knowledge of criminal and regulatory enforcement. He is particularly skilled at responding to and managing incidents involving the most sensitive of data and is attuned to the sensitivity dealing with such incidents requires.

Jack’s incident management and legal work also sees him instructed to advise organisations responding to “insider threats” as well as conducting investigations into the conduct of employees cases of fraud.

In addition, Jack is experienced in advising from the early stages of large projects – including advising about governance structures, liabilities issues, funding principles, and data responsibility. Jack takes a practical and outcomes-focussed approach to projects, making sure that his clients’ objectives are articulated clearly and structured and framed in such a way as to maximise the opportunities for success.

CyXcel is a cyber security consulting business grounded in the law which natively fuses crises, legal, technical, and consulting expertise across computer systems, digital networks, information and operational technology, data privacy, e-crime, and cyber security. Until now, these capabilities have never been consolidated in one provider. CyXcel is the first of its kind and redefines professional support for organisations seeking protection, growth, and success in the digital world.

CyXcel’s deeply experienced team offers comprehensive, unparalleled help for organisations wanting to understand, transform and defend all digital aspects of their business, including response and recovery from serious cyber events. Our top-flight leadership is drawn from the legal sector, big four consulting, service integrators, renowned cyber insurers, and the UK and US governments, including the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).