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GOVERNANCE UPLIFT
Governance That Works, Not Just paperwork

> Build a security governance framework that people actually follow. We transform compliance from a checkbox exercise into a sustainable competitive advantage—policies that make sense, controls that work, and audits you don't fear.

THE APPROACH

Governance That Lives in Your Operations

Great security governance isn't about having the thickest policy binder—it's about having the right controls that your team will actually use. Too many organisations treat governance as a one-time project: write the policies, tick the boxes, move on. Then those policies gather dust while the real work happens in spreadsheets and shadow IT. We take a different approach. We build governance that lives in your operations, not in a drawer. Policies that reflect how your teams actually work. Controls that automate rather than obstruct. Compliance evidence that generates itself from normal business activity. Whether you're pursuing ISO 27001, preparing for SOC 2, or responding to APRA requirements, we help you build a governance foundation that scales.

TRUTH 1

Policies People Actually Follow

Clear, actionable policies written in human language—not legal dense documents that everyone ignores

TRUTH 2

Controls That Work Automatically

Technical controls embedded in your systems, not manual checklists that people forget to complete

TRUTH 3

Evidence That Generates Itself

Compliance artifacts produced as byproducts of your operational workflows, not separate documentation exercises

AUDIENCES

Who We Work With

We partner with organisations where compliance is a business imperative, not just a nice-to-have.

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Companies Pursuing Certification

Organisations seeking ISO 27001, SOC 2, or other formal certifications for the first time. We help you navigate from gap analysis to successful certification—often faster than you expect, because we focus on what matters.

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Scale-Ups Facing Enterprise Requirements

Growth-stage companies landing enterprise customers who demand security questionnaires, compliance documentation, and governance evidence. We help you build the governance foundation that scales with your sales cycle.

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Regulated Industries

Financial services, healthcare, and critical infrastructure organisations operating under APRA, HIPAA, or sector-specific regulations. We translate regulatory requirements into practical controls that your teams can implement.

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Organisations with Governance Debt

Companies that have grown quickly and accumulated security practices along the way—some good, some contradictory, most undocumented. We help rationalise, consolidate, and elevate what you have into a coherent framework.

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ENGAGEMENT MODELS

How We Work With You

Engagement models that meet you where you are and take you where you need to go.

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Fast-track to ISO 27001 or SOC 2 certification

Certification Accelerator

A structured, time-bound program that takes you from current state to certified in 6-12 months. We've been through this process dozens of times—we know what auditors actually look for, what they'll accept as evidence, and where organisations commonly waste time.

Features

  • Formal gap analysis against your chosen framework
  • Implementation roadmap with weekly milestones
  • Policy and procedure templates tailored to your organisation
  • Control implementation support and validation
  • Pre-audit readiness assessment
  • Auditor coordination and response management
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Build a foundation that lasts beyond any single certification

Governance Framework Development

For organisations that need more than a certificate—companies building an internal compliance program, preparing for multiple certifications, or operating in complex regulatory environments. We help you design a governance framework that can accommodate ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, and more without redundant documentation.

Features

  • Unified control framework design
  • Control mapping across multiple standards (ISO, SOC 2, NIST, CIS)
  • Policy library development and maintenance processes
  • Role-based responsibility assignment
  • Compliance monitoring and reporting dashboards
  • Governance committee establishment and facilitation
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Fix what's not working in your existing governance program

Policy & Control Optimization

For organisations that already have policies and controls but know they're not working well. Maybe your policies are outdated, your controls are too manual, or your team ignores the governance processes. We assess what you have, identify what's broken, and fix it—without starting from scratch.

Features

  • Existing policy and control assessment
  • Gap analysis against current operational reality
  • Policy rewriting for clarity and actionability
  • Manual-to-automated control conversion
  • Adoption and training programs
  • Ongoing maintenance process design
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FRAMEWORKS

Frameworks We Work With

We don't push one framework over another—we help you choose what's right for your business and implement it effectively.

Every framework asks similar questions in different ways. We help you see through the noise and focus on what matters: controls that actually reduce risk.

ISO 27001

Comprehensive Information Security Management System (ISMS)

Best for:Global organisations, those with European customers, B2B sales with security requirements
Timeline:6-12 months to certification

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • >Formal risk assessment process
  • >Comprehensive policy suite
  • >Statement of Applicability (SoA)

SOC 2

Trust Services Criteria for service organisations

Best for:SaaS companies, US market focus, B2B technology providers
Timeline:4-9 months to Type II report

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • >Control criteria mapping (CC4.1 or CC3.1)
  • >Written policies and procedures
  • >Annual audit by CPA firm

NIST CSF / RMF

US federal risk management framework

Best for:Government contractors, US public sector, highly regulated industries
Timeline:Varies by requirement level

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • >Categorise systems and data
  • >Select and implement controls
  • >Assess control effectiveness

APRA / CPS 234

Australian prudential regulation for information security

Best for:Australian financial institutions, APRA-regulated entities
Timeline:Ongoing compliance obligation

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • >Information security capability
  • >Board and executive accountability
  • >Third-party risk management
METHODOLOGY

Our Implementation Approach

We build governance that survives contact with reality.

Most governance programs fail because they're designed for an idealised version of the organisation. We design for how your teams actually work—then help them evolve toward better practices over time.

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Current State Discovery

We map what you're already doing—because you're already doing security, even if it's not documented. Shadow IT, spreadsheets, informal processes—we bring it all into the light. This reveals what's working, what's not, and where your biggest gaps actually are.

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Framework Selection & Control Mapping

We help you choose the right framework(s) based on your customers, industry, and geography. Then we map your existing controls to framework requirements—often you're more compliant than you think. We identify the gaps without the drama.

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Policy Development That People Will Actually Read

We write policies in human language, not legalese. Clear about what's required, practical about how to achieve it, and honest about what's aspirational. Your team should be able to read your policies and know what to do.

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Control Implementation & Automation

Wherever possible, we implement technical controls that automate compliance. MFA before access. Automated approval workflows. Audit logging built into your tools. Compliance becomes a byproduct of using systems correctly, not a separate activity.

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Evidence Collection Systems

We design evidence collection into your workflows. When someone follows the right process, the evidence creates itself. When someone bypasses controls, you get an alert. Audits become data retrieval exercises, not fire drills.

JOURNEY

Your Journey to Sustainable Governance

A practical path from governance chaos to controlled, compliant operations.

Phase 12-4 weeks

Assessment & Roadmap

We start with a clear-eyed view of where you are. Not a generic checklist, but a thoughtful assessment of your current governance state—what works, what doesn't, and what your stakeholders actually care about.

Deliverables:

  • Gap analysis against target framework(s)
  • Stakeholder requirement summary
  • Risk and opportunity assessment
  • Implementation roadmap with timelines
  • Resource and budget requirements
Phase 28-16 weeks

Policy & Control Development

We build or update your governance foundation. Policies written for clarity, controls designed for automation, processes mapped to evidence generation. This is where governance transforms from theoretical to practical.

Deliverables:

  • Policy suite tailored to your organisation
  • Control library mapped to framework requirements
  • Process documentation with evidence generation points
  • Role and responsibility definitions
  • Training materials for teams
Phase 38-12 weeks

Implementation & Embedding

Governance only works if people use it. We help roll out new policies and processes—training teams, updating systems, embedding controls into workflows. We monitor adoption and adjust based on real feedback.

Deliverables:

  • Team training completion
  • Technical controls implemented
  • Evidence collection systems operational
  • Adoption metrics and remediation plans
  • Stakeholder sign-off on implementation
Phase 44-12 weeks

Certification & Optimisation

For certification projects, we manage the audit process from start to finish—coordinating with auditors, responding to findings, achieving certification. Then we optimise based on lessons learned and establish ongoing governance processes.

Deliverables:

  • Pre-audit readiness assessment
  • Audit coordination and response
  • Certification achieved (if applicable)
  • Post-audit optimisation plan
  • Ongoing governance maintenance procedures
GET STARTED

Ready for Governance That Actually Works?

> Book a consultation to discuss your compliance goals. We'll help you understand what's required, what's achievable, and what path makes sense for your organisation. No pressure, no jargon—just practical guidance on your governance journey.

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