Teneo operates as a global CEO advisory firm with more than 1,800 professionals across 45+ offices, serving Fortune 100 and FTSE 100 companies through five core business segments: Financial Advisory, Management Consulting, Strategy & Communications, Risk Advisory, and People Advisory. The firm's Risk Advisory segment addresses cyber risk as part of integrated client solutions, positioning security work within broader business challenges including financial restructuring, geopolitics, corporate governance, and organizational design.
The cyber risk practice operates within a consultancy framework rather than a pure security shop. Technical infrastructure spans AWS and Azure cloud environments, with detection and response built on SIEM, XDR, endpoint protection, IDS/IPS, and SOAR platforms. Automation and scripting leverage Python, PowerShell, and Bash. The team works across geographies - headquarters in the US with global reach - meaning threat landscapes and regulatory frameworks vary by client and jurisdiction.
Led by CEO Paul Keary and Chairwoman Ursula Burns, Teneo positions itself as an extension of client organizations, integrating security advisors into existing leadership structures. The model emphasizes strategic counsel over hands-on implementation, aligning risk mitigation with investor relations, executive communications, and financial decision-making. Security professionals here navigate corporate governance, board-level reporting, and cross-functional client teams rather than siloed SOC work.