Governance & Compliance

Develop & Validate Your Policies & Procedures

Transform your cybersecurity posture with robust, audit-ready policies and procedures. Our certified experts help you build, validate, and maintain documentation that protects your organization and satisfies regulators.

ISO 27001 Certified
NIS2 Compliant
GDPR Ready
Why It Matters

The Reality of

Organizations without formal cybersecurity policies face significant risks. Proper documentation is not just about compliance—it's about operational resilience.

60%
of breaches involve policy failures
€20M
maximum NIS2 violation penalty
72hrs
breach notification deadline (GDPR)
47%
of SMBs lack formal security policies
The Challenge

Policy Challenges Security Leaders Face

Whether you're building policies from scratch or validating existing ones, security leaders face complex challenges that require specialized expertise.

Regulatory Complexity

Navigating overlapping requirements from GDPR, NIS2, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and industry-specific regulations without specialized expertise.

CISO Legal

Resource Constraints

Internal teams stretched thin between daily operations and strategic initiatives, with no bandwidth for comprehensive policy development.

CTO CISO

Outdated Documentation

Policies written years ago that don't reflect current threats, technology stack, or regulatory requirements—creating false confidence.

Audit Risk

Cross-Department Alignment

Difficulty coordinating IT, Legal, HR, and Operations to create policies that are both technically sound and operationally practical.

CEO CISO

Gap Identification

Unknown vulnerabilities in your policy framework that could expose the organization during audits or incidents.

Risk Compliance

Continuous Maintenance

Policies become stale without regular review cycles. Threat landscape and regulations evolve faster than most organizations can adapt.

CISO Operations
Your Advantage

Benefits That Matter

Our policy development services deliver tangible value for both technical teams and executive leadership.

Audit-Ready Documentation

Comprehensive policies that satisfy regulators, auditors, and certification bodies the first time.

For Security Teams

Clear technical controls mapped to each policy requirement

For Executives

Reduced audit preparation time and lower compliance costs

Risk-Based Prioritization

Policies aligned with your actual risk profile and business context, not generic templates.

For Security Teams

Security controls prioritized by real threat vectors

For Executives

Investment focused on highest-impact security improvements

Organizational Buy-In

Policies designed for adoption, with clear language and practical procedures that people actually follow.

For Security Teams

Procedures that work with existing tools and workflows

For Executives

Measurable compliance metrics and enforcement mechanisms

Operational Resilience

Tested incident response and business continuity plans that ensure rapid recovery when incidents occur.

For Security Teams

Pre-defined playbooks and escalation procedures

For Executives

Reduced downtime and financial impact from security incidents

Testing Services

Comprehensive Testing Categories

From building your first security framework to validating enterprise-wide policies, we offer services tailored to your maturity level and objectives.

Build Your Security Framework

Comprehensive policy development for organizations starting fresh or undergoing major transformation. We create tailored documentation aligned with your industry, size, and regulatory requirements.

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Information Security Policy (Master Policy)
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
Data Classification & Handling Policy
Access Control Policy
Incident Response Policy
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Vendor/Third-Party Risk Management
Change Management Policy
Our Methodology

A Proven Engagement Process

Our systematic approach ensures comprehensive coverage while minimizing disruption to your operations. Based on ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and industry best practices.

01
Week 1

Discovery & Scoping

We start by understanding your organization: business context, existing documentation, regulatory obligations, and security maturity. Stakeholder interviews and asset inventory establish the project foundation.

Executive kickoff meeting Stakeholder interviews (IT Legal HR Ops) Existing policy inventory Regulatory requirements mapping Risk context assessment Project scope finalization
02
Week 2-3

Gap Analysis & Assessment

Thorough assessment of current state against target frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, NIS2, etc.). We identify gaps, assess risks, and prioritize remediation efforts based on business impact.

Policy content review Framework alignment analysis Control gap identification Risk assessment and scoring Benchmark against peers Prioritized findings report
03
Week 4-7

Policy Development

Collaborative policy drafting with your team. We develop documentation tailored to your context—not generic templates. Each policy includes clear objectives, scope, responsibilities, and procedures.

Policy framework design Draft policy creation Procedure documentation Stakeholder review cycles Legal and HR alignment Version control setup
04
Week 8-9

Validation & Testing

Policies are validated through tabletop exercises, process walkthroughs, and practical testing. We ensure documentation is not just compliant but actually works in real scenarios.

Tabletop exercises Process walkthroughs Incident response drills User acceptance testing Audit simulation Final revisions
05
Week 10-12

Rollout & Training

Formal policy approval, communication, and training. We help you launch policies with executive sponsorship and ensure organization-wide understanding and adoption.

Executive approval process Organization-wide communication Role-based training sessions Awareness campaign launch Compliance tracking setup Handover and knowledge transfer
Your Deliverables

What You Receive

Every engagement produces tangible, audit-ready documentation that becomes the foundation of your security program.

Master Policy Framework

Comprehensive Information Security Policy serving as the foundation for all security documentation.

  • Executive-approved document
  • Regulatory mapping
  • Annual review schedule
  • Version control

Policy Documents Suite

Complete set of policies covering all critical security domains, tailored to your organization.

  • Acceptable Use Policy
  • Access Control Policy
  • Data Classification Policy
  • Incident Response Policy
  • BCP/DR Plans
  • Vendor Management Policy

Procedures & Runbooks

Step-by-step operational procedures that translate policies into actionable daily practices.

  • Onboarding/offboarding procedures
  • Change management process
  • Incident escalation runbook
  • Backup verification steps

Gap Analysis Report

Detailed assessment of current state with prioritized recommendations and remediation roadmap.

  • Control maturity scores
  • Risk-prioritized findings
  • Framework alignment matrix
  • Executive summary

Training Materials

Comprehensive training content to drive policy adoption across the organization.

  • Executive briefing deck
  • Employee training slides
  • Quick reference guides
  • E-learning modules

Governance Toolkit

Tools and templates for ongoing policy management and compliance monitoring.

  • Policy review calendar
  • Exception request forms
  • Compliance checklists
  • Audit preparation guide
Comprehensive Policy Framework

Essential Security Policies We Develop

Aligned with ISO 27001 Annex A, NIST CSF, NIS2, and GDPR requirements. We tailor each policy to your organization's size, industry, and risk profile.

Information Security Policy

The master policy establishing security objectives, management commitment, roles and responsibilities, and the framework for all other policies.

ISO 27001 A.5

Risk Management Policy

Methodology for identifying, assessing, treating, and monitoring information security risks aligned with your risk appetite.

NIST RMF ISO 31000

Access Control Policy

User access provisioning, authentication requirements, privileged access management, and periodic access reviews.

ISO 27001 A.9

Data Classification & Handling

Classification levels (Public, Internal, Confidential, Restricted), labeling requirements, handling procedures, and data lifecycle management.

GDPR Art. 5

Incident Response Policy

Incident detection, classification, escalation procedures, containment strategies, root cause analysis, and mandatory breach notification timelines.

NIS2 GDPR Art. 33

Business Continuity & DR

Business impact analysis, recovery time objectives (RTO/RPO), disaster recovery procedures, and continuity testing requirements.

ISO 22301

Human Resources Security

Pre-employment screening, security awareness training, disciplinary processes, and secure offboarding procedures.

ISO 27001 A.7

Supplier & Third-Party Management

Vendor risk assessment, due diligence requirements, contractual security clauses, and ongoing monitoring of supply chain risks.

NIS2 DORA

Change Management Policy

Change request procedures, impact assessment, approval workflows, testing requirements, and emergency change protocols.

ITIL ISO 27001 A.12

Acceptable Use Policy

Permitted use of IT resources, internet and email usage, social media guidelines, and consequences of policy violations.

HR Legal

Cryptography & Key Management

Encryption standards (at-rest, in-transit), key generation, storage, rotation, and destruction procedures.

ISO 27001 A.10

Network Security Policy

Network segmentation, firewall rules, intrusion detection, secure remote access (VPN/ZTNA), and wireless security requirements.

ISO 27001 A.13

Secure Development (SDLC)

Security requirements in development, secure coding standards, code review processes, vulnerability management, and DevSecOps practices.

OWASP ISO 27001 A.14

Asset Management Policy

IT asset inventory, ownership assignment, acceptable use, secure disposal, and configuration management database (CMDB) requirements.

ISO 27001 A.8

Vulnerability Management

Vulnerability scanning frequency, risk-based prioritization, remediation SLAs, penetration testing requirements, and exception handling.

NIST CSF ID.RA

Compliance & Audit Policy

Regulatory obligations mapping, internal audit procedures, evidence collection, non-conformity management, and continuous improvement.

ISO 27001 A.18
Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about our policy development and validation services.

A comprehensive policy framework typically takes 10-12 weeks to develop, including discovery, drafting, validation, and training. However, this varies based on organization size, complexity, and regulatory requirements. We can also deliver high-priority policies faster in accelerated engagements.
We start with proven frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF) as a foundation but extensively customize every policy to your specific business context, industry, technology stack, and risk profile. Generic templates often fail audits because they don't reflect reality—our policies are designed to be audit-ready and operationally practical.
We support all major frameworks including ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF, GDPR, NIS2, DORA, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and industry-specific regulations. Our policies are designed to satisfy multiple frameworks simultaneously, reducing compliance overhead.
Policy adoption is built into our methodology. We provide comprehensive training, executive sponsorship support, awareness campaigns, and compliance monitoring tools. We also help you establish review cycles and exception management processes to keep policies relevant and enforced.
Absolutely. Many clients engage us specifically for certification preparation (ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.). We conduct pre-audit assessments, develop missing documentation, provide evidence collection guidance, and can support you during the actual audit process.
We recommend formal policy review at least annually, with additional reviews triggered by significant changes (new regulations, major incidents, technology shifts). Our governance toolkit includes review calendars and change triggers to keep your policies current.
Our Policy Validation service is designed exactly for this scenario. We assess your existing documentation against target frameworks, identify gaps, and provide prioritized recommendations. We can then help you remediate gaps while preserving what's already working.
Yes, we offer ongoing advisory services including quarterly policy reviews, regulatory change monitoring, annual updates, and audit preparation support. Many clients retain us as their virtual CISO or Policy Officer for continuous governance support.

Certified Excellence

Our consultants hold industry-recognized certifications and bring real-world experience to every engagement

CISSP CISM ISO 27001 LA CISA CRISC

Ready to Strengthen Your Security Posture?

Don't wait for an audit finding or security incident to expose policy gaps. Let our experts help you build a robust security framework that protects your organization and satisfies regulators.