We help leadership teams set clear accountability for security risk and build a governance framework that supports decisions rather than paperwork.
Executive overview
Define how security risk is owned, decided and reported, with a strategy, policy set and control framework proportionate to your organization.
Effective cybersecurity starts with governance: knowing which information assets matter, who owns the associated risks, what level of risk is acceptable and how management is kept informed. Without this, technical teams make implicit risk decisions on behalf of the business, and executives receive reporting that is difficult to interpret.
We assess your current maturity, define a security strategy linked to business priorities, and formalize the roles, policies, risk methodology and control framework needed to run security as a managed discipline. We draw on recognized references such as ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, adapted to your size and context.
Business challenges addressed
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Security reporting that executives cannot use
Dashboards focus on technical metrics rather than risk exposure, trends and decisions required from management.
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Policies that do not reflect practice
Security policies are outdated, generic or unknown to staff, and exceptions are handled informally.
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No consistent view of cyber risk
Risks are assessed project by project, with no common scale, register or link to the enterprise risk map.
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An unclear role for the CISO
The security function lacks a defined mandate, reporting line or interface with risk, compliance and internal audit.
Services and solutions
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Cybersecurity strategy
Define security objectives, risk appetite and multi-year priorities aligned with business strategy, regulatory obligations and available resources.
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Security maturity assessments
Benchmark current practices against a recognized framework such as ISO/IEC 27001:2022 or the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and identify the gaps that matter most.
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Information security governance
Design roles, committees, reporting lines and decision rights for security, including the CISO mandate and its interfaces with risk, compliance and internal audit.
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Security policies and procedures
Draft or overhaul the information security policy and supporting procedures so they are proportionate, owned and usable by operational teams.
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Cybersecurity risk assessments
Identify critical assets, threats and vulnerabilities, rate risks on a consistent scale and agree treatment options with risk owners.
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Security control frameworks
Build a single control framework mapped to the standards and obligations that apply to you, with control owners, frequencies and evidence requirements.
Typical engagement approach
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Understand
Interview leadership, IT and business owners, review existing documentation and map critical information assets.
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Assess
Measure maturity against the selected framework and assess cyber risks using an agreed methodology.
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Define
Formalize the strategy, governance model, policy set and control framework, validated with the relevant owners.
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Embed
Set up reporting, review cycles and awareness so governance runs as part of normal management routines.
Expected deliverables
- Security maturity assessment report with prioritized gaps
- Cybersecurity strategy and multi-year priorities
- Security governance model, roles and committee charters
- Information security policy and supporting procedures
- Cyber risk register and risk assessment methodology
- Control framework with owners and evidence requirements
Outcomes you can target
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Clear accountability for security risk at business and executive level
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Security reporting that supports management and audit committee decisions
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Policies and controls that teams recognize and apply
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A defensible basis for prioritizing security investment
Related expertise
More in Cybersecurity & IT Audit
- IT Audit & AssuranceIndependent reviews of IT general controls, access, change management and resilience, providing management and audit committees with reliable assurance.
- Security Improvement ProgramsTurn assessment findings into a prioritized, funded and governed program covering architecture, third parties, resilience and the management system.
- ISO/IEC 27001 ReadinessDesign and implement an information security management system aligned with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and prepare your organization for an accredited certification audit.
Frequently asked questions
Which framework should we base our security governance on?
It depends on your obligations and objectives. ISO/IEC 27001:2022 suits organizations that need a management system and may seek certification; the NIST Cybersecurity Framework is useful for maturity measurement. We often map one to the other so you maintain a single control set.
Do you act as an interim or virtual CISO?
We can support or structure the CISO role while you recruit or develop internal capability, for example by running governance committees and maintaining the risk register. The scope is agreed case by case, with accountability remaining with your management.
How does cyber risk connect to our enterprise risk map?
We align scales, terminology and escalation thresholds so that significant cyber risks appear in the enterprise risk register, with consistent ownership and reporting to the risk committee.
Talk to an expert about Cybersecurity Governance
Tell us where you are today and what you need to achieve. We will propose the right scope for a first engagement.