Building a Secure Future Together
Our team of security experts work with clients to deliver end-to-end services that solve key business challenges.
Expertise You Can Trust
Our specialists are highly accredited by major industry bodies and have extensive experience delivering services across Cyber Security, MSS, Penetration Testing, and Data Privacy.
Serving Clients Globally
Our headquater is in the UK where we run a 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) which has expanded into the US to further support global clients. Since being founded in 2013, Bridewell has grown rapidly and is now one of the UK’s largest independent cyber security services providers.
ISO Certifications
We are certified in the following ISO certifications: ISO 27001 (Information Security), ISO 27701 (Privacy), ISO 9001 (Quality), and operate to ISO 22301 (Business Continuity) standards.
Our Mission and Vision
Our Mission
To transform and protect critical business functions by delivering modern cyber security services.
Our Vision
To create a safe, inclusive digital world where people and organisations can thrive.
Our Values
The strength of our relationships with clients and our success as a team is built upon our values. They guide every decision we make and ensure the best outcomes for everyone.
Do the Right Thing
Always authentic, professional and
accountable.
One Team
Always energetic, empathetic and an
extension of our clients’ teams.
Above & Beyond
Always delivering an exceptional,
adaptable and expert service.
Board Members
Anthony Young
Chief Executive Officer
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Anthony is Chief Executive Officer at Bridewell and founded the company in 2013 with the aim of building a world-class cyber security company focused on high quality delivery of complex cyber programmes whilst building long-term client relationships.
Anthony has a passion for business improvement combined with a strong business development background and large network of contacts built up from over 20 years working in the cyber security industry. Anthony’s responsibilities within Bridewell cover business growth and development, marketing, finance, and operations. ;
Martin Riley
Chief Technology Officer
Martin joined Bridewell in 2021 and is responsible for leading the continued growth and development of Bridewell’s managed security portfolio, comprising of cyber threat intelligence, security operations (including our managed detection and response service), and incident response capabilities.
Martin has 20 years’ experience and a passion for inspiring, developing and delivering leading, client focused operational solutions across security, cloud, and network. Prior to joining Bridewell, he held other C-Suite roles where he was responsible for the strategic direction and service development within several service providers.
Ruth Billen
Chief Financial Officer
Ruth is an experienced finance professional who has worked within privately owned and private equity backed businesses to support growth and develop the finance functions.
After training with PwC in Bristol, Ruth has worked in a range of industries including managed services, across the IT and healthcare sectors.
Ruth has a focus on system development and automation to ensure that the finance function supports the rapidly growing business through the efficient provision of financial information, commercial support and financial control.
Ben Vaughan
Chief Commercial Officer
Ben is the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Bridewell and is responsible for driving business growth by leading our Sales, Marketing and Bid teams. Ben joined Bridewell in 2024 and brings a wealth of international experience from working with clients in CNI, defence, aerospace and enterprise across the UK, USA and Western Europe over the past 14 years.
Prior to Bridewell, Ben was the Global Marketing Director at AIRBUS Cyber Security and the Managing Director of Thales’ Cyber Defence Solutions business for North America. Ben brings an in-depth knowledge of key markets, with a focus on helping customers solve complex security challenges in the IT and Operational Technology (OT) space.
Scott Nicholson
Executive Director
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Scott is Executive Director at Bridewell
and responsible for the strategic direction of Bridewell's services and driving
the business strategy forward with Anthony. With strong business
background, combined with extensive experience across cyber security, Scott
also engages with leading industry bodies such as the National Cyber Security
Centre (NCSC) and is on the Technical Advisory Panel to the UK Cyber Security
Council.
Scott was originally responsible for the development of Bridewell's service lines, methodologies and the creation of Bridewell's industry leading 24x7 Managed Detection and Response service.
Paul Driver
Chairman
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Paul is Chairman at Bridewell. A Computer Scientist by training he has worked in Consulting and building technology and professional services businesses for over 35 years.
He was cofounder at Pcubed and an early advisor and investor at Kimble (now Kantata) and Cutover and has served on the boards of Chaucer (now Bip), InfinityWorks and Hunter Healthcare.
He is delighted that during his time on the Bridewell board that it has more than doubled in Revenue and headcount and made great progress on strategic initiatives such as Building out Managed Services, US expansion and strengthening the top team.
Our Journey
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