i2O, the smart water network solutions company, has today announced that it has appointed Daniel Bradberry, formerly chief engineer at one of Europe’s leading cybersecurity consultancies, to oversee its cyber security activities.

i2O’s first dedicated Software Security Architect,  Daniel Bradbury will work with i2O clients, suppliers and employees to undertake security risk assessments and identify emerging threats to improve the resilience of i2O’s products and working practices.

Joel Hagan, CEO of i2O, commented: 

“Smart water networks have to deliver the very highest levels of security as well as dramatic improvements in environmental, financial and service performance. Daniel’s appointment will help ensure that i2O continues to look at security as a holistic issue and that our clients retain confidence in these vital technologies.”

Daniel Bradberry added:

“Water companies are responsible for critical infrastructure, and with the threat of cyber attacks becoming ever more real it is important that its suppliers are as serious about security as they are. I am delighted to be joining i20 at such an exciting time in its growth and development.”

He joins i2O from MWR InfoSecurity where he led development of new technologies for detecting advanced cyber attacks.