Technology now underpins almost every critical business process—finance, operations, customer engagement, supply chains and regulatory compliance. As reliance on digital platforms grows, so too does the importance of strong IT governance and information security.
This service is about giving leadership teams confidence: confidence that systems are well controlled, risks are understood, decisions are made with the right information and data is protected in a way that supports—not restricts—the business.
I work with organisations to put practical, proportionate governance and security structures in place. The focus is not on bureaucracy or theoretical frameworks, but on clarity, accountability and decision-making that stands up to scrutiny.
WHAT THIS HELPS:
Confidence that systems, controls, decisions and data are well governed.
At Board and executive level, the real question is rarely “are we secure?”—it is:
- Do we understand our key technology risks?
- Are responsibilities clear?
- Can we demonstrate control to regulators, customers, partners and insurers?
- Are we making informed decisions about technology investment and risk trade-offs?
This service helps organisations:
- Move from informal or fragmented governance to a clear, structured approach
- Gain visibility of technology and information security risks
- Align IT decision-making with business priorities
- Ensure accountability without slowing the organisation down
- Support regulatory, contractual and audit expectations
Good governance doesn’t remove risk—but it ensures risk is visible, owned and actively managed.
TYPICAL IT Governance CHALLENGES:
Inconsistent governance, weak risk visibility, unclear accountability.
Many organisations have elements of IT governance and security in place, but they are often uneven or reactive. Common challenges include:
- Governance that evolved organically
Policies, committees, and controls exist, but they were created at different times for different reasons and don’t form a coherent whole. - Unclear ownership of risk
IT risks fall between functions—IT, finance, operations, compliance—resulting in gaps where no one feels fully accountable. - Limited visibility at leadership level
Boards receive technical reports that describe activity, not risk, exposure, or decision implications. - Security driven by tools rather than design
Organisations invest in security products without a clear architectural or risk-based rationale. - Inconsistent control environments
Especially common where cloud services, outsourced providers or rapid growth are involved. - Audit and compliance pressure
Governance and security improvements are triggered by audits, incidents or customer demands rather than by proactive design.
These issues are rarely the result of neglect. More often, they reflect growth, change and the increasing complexity of modern IT environments.
HOW I HELP:
My approach is business-led, risk-focused and pragmatic. The aim is to build governance and security that supports the organisation as it grows, rather than constraining it.
IT Governance Frameworks
I help design and implement governance structures that are clear, proportionate and aligned to how the organisation actually operates. This includes:
- Defining decision rights and accountability across IT, security and data
- Clarifying the roles of Boards, executive teams and management committees
- Establishing practical reporting that focuses on risk, trends and decisions
- Aligning IT governance with wider corporate governance and risk management
The emphasis is on simplicity and clarity—governance that people understand and use.
Zero Trust–Aligned Improvements
Rather than pursuing security as a one-off project, I help organisations move towards a Zero Trust–aligned approach over time. This means:
- Assuming breach and designing controls accordingly
- Strengthening identity, access, and device trust
- Reducing implicit trust within systems and networks
- Improving visibility and monitoring
Importantly, this is done in phases, aligned to business priorities and maturity, not as an abstract technical exercise.
ISO 27001 Readiness
For organisations considering ISO 27001 certification—or needing to align with its principles—I provide structured readiness support:
- Assessing current maturity against ISO 27001 requirements
- Identifying gaps in governance, policies, and controls
- Helping prioritise improvements based on risk
- Supporting management in understanding what certification really involves
The goal is not “paper compliance”, but meaningful improvement that stands up in practice.
Independent Risk Assessment
As an independent advisor, I provide objective assessments of IT and information security risk, including:
- Reviews of control environments and governance effectiveness
- Identification of material risks and exposure
- Clear articulation of risk in business terms
- Practical recommendations, prioritised by impact and effort
This is particularly valuable for Boards, audit committees, investors and senior executives who want a clear, unbiased view.
IT Governance OUTCOMES
Stronger controls, improved accountability, better decision-making.
Clients typically achieve:
- Clear ownership of IT and information security risks
- Governance structures that support faster, better decisions
- Improved confidence at Board and executive level
- Stronger alignment between technology, risk and business strategy
- Greater resilience to incidents, audits and regulatory scrutiny
Perhaps most importantly, governance and security stop being seen as “necessary overheads” and instead become enablers of trust, growth and sustainable performance.
If your organisation is growing, modernising its technology, moving further into the cloud, or facing increased regulatory or customer scrutiny, this service helps ensure that governance and information security evolve in step—with clarity, control, and confidence.