Rocco Grillo

Mr. Grillo is a Managing Director and leads Alvarez & Marsal’s Global Cyber Risk Services and Incident Response Investigations practice. With over 25 years of experience, he specializes in leading multi-disciplinary teams who provide cybersecurity advisory services, incident response investigations, and other technical advisory services, including providing guidance to C-suite and board members. He has been a trusted partner of multiple government agencies (including the FBI and Secret Service), where his cyber expertise was instrumental in investigating and resolving a variety of cyber-based crimes. His experience and understanding of commercial sector challenges and national security objectives have influenced the development of national policy in cybersecurity, including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

Mr. Grillo has advised clients on some of the most complex cybersecurity initiatives and coordinated incident response efforts for some of the largest security breaches over the last few decades. He has assisted with thought leadership initiatives for the FS-ISAC including its annual Compromise Against Payments Systems (CAPS) and simulated industry cyberattack exercises as well as providing thought leadership for the Healthcare, Auto, and Retail & Hospitality ISACs.

Mr. Grillo has led engagements assessing and developing cyber-risk programs, conducting cyber threat simulations and leading technical cyber vulnerability assessments. Mr. Grillo has been previously recognized by Chambers & Partners’ Crisis and Risk Management guide as a spotlighted expert in cybersecurity risk and by The Consulting Report as in the top 5 of its Top 50 cybersecurity leaders.