Deloitte, one of the world's leading professional services organisations, has been ranked as a leader among global information security and risk consulting service providers in a March 2009 report issued by Forrester Research Inc., an independent technology and market research company.

Deloitte member firms were recognised as leaders in both Information Security Consulting and IT Risk Consulting in The Forrester Wave: Information Security and Risk Consulting, Q1 2009 report. The Forrester report evaluates information security and risk consulting service providers across a set of 72 criteria that are categorised under strategy, current offering and market presence. Deloitte member firms were ranked #1 in all three categories in both evaluations. Fourteen other service providers were compared in the report.

Steve Cachia, partner for Deloitte Malta's IT Risk Team said: "We are very pleased with this external independent recognition. This is a true reflection of how clients and the marketplace view Deloitte's capabilities in this space. This is the first year Deloitte has been ranked as the leader in IT security consulting as well, taking both spots. This is the culmination of a lot of hard work."

Forrester specifically recognised that "Deloitte offers the best of both worlds by not only having an excellent understanding of the business, but by also having the ability to integrate an IT risk mindset and a deep technical expertise into its engagements. Deloitte has established itself as a global leader in offering complex, large-scale information security and IT risk services".

Mr Cachia added: "Deloitte's information security and risk services practice deploy established and cutting-edge methodologies, combined with insightful thought leadership and world class talent to deliver unmatched value to their clients. We are honoured by Forrester's distinction and will strive to maintain a high standard of services to their clients for years to come."