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Make security responsibilities clear—and controls demonstrable.
A security gap assessment, a prioritised action plan and an evidence checklist to prepare for customer scrutiny or independent assurance.
See how we work- AssessRequirements & gaps
- AssignControls & owners
- EvidenceOperate & demonstrate
- ReviewImprove & maintain
Close the gap between policy and practice.
Policies alone do not show whether a control is working. We help management identify gaps in day-to-day operations and prepare the evidence needed for external assessment.
When this helps
Clients, investors or regulators expect clearer evidence of control, or security responsibilities have not kept pace with growth.
What we cover.
- ISMS and ownership
- Security governance, policies, risk treatment and accountable owners.
- Assurance readiness
- ISO/IEC 27001 readiness and preparation for SOC assurance.
- Operational resilience
- Continuity, recovery, supplier risk and critical dependencies.
- Regulatory engagement
- Translate expectations into IT priorities and support evidence preparation.
From assessment to sustained readiness.
Understand the expectations
Establish the business context, contractual requirements and intended assurance scope. Review current controls, ownership and the evidence already available.
Stage outcomeA scoped baseline and prioritised gap assessment.
Agree the control plan
Translate gaps into practical actions. Define risk treatment, policies, responsibilities and priorities with the people who will operate the controls.
Stage outcomeA control improvement plan with accountable owners.
Embed the work
Coordinate improvements across IT, business teams and suppliers. Support evidence collection, continuity planning and the management reviews needed to maintain control.
Stage outcomeControls connected to everyday operating responsibilities.
Prepare and sustain
Organise evidence and prepare teams for the appointed assessors. Review open actions and establish ongoing ownership so readiness is maintained after the assessment.
Stage outcomeAn assurance preparation roadmap and review rhythm.
Ready for management review.
- Prioritised gap assessment
- Control and ownership plan
- Assurance preparation roadmap
Turn expectations into evidence.
An international business needs to strengthen its security controls and prepare for external assurance.
An example of the approach, rather than a client case study.
The decision
Is the business ready for an external assessment, or are documented controls missing the evidence that they operate consistently?
What changes
The preparation plan identifies the records, owners and management reviews still needed. Independent assessors retain responsibility for the assurance conclusion.
Do you provide ISO certification or a SOC report?
We support readiness, governance and the delivery of improvements. Independent certification and assurance remain with the appointed certification body or assurance specialists. The scope and responsibilities are agreed before the work begins.
How engagements workLet’s put a practical plan around it.
Bring one technology challenge to a 30-minute call. We’ll discuss the decision, what you already know and a practical next step. Scope and fees are agreed before paid work begins.