Professional Compliance & Auditing Services
Expert guidance for achieving and maintaining regulatory compliance. From Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001 to PCI DSS, SOC 2, and GDPR - we help you navigate complex compliance requirements with comprehensive certification support.
Core Compliance Certifications
Comprehensive certification services for the most important cybersecurity and compliance frameworks
Cyber Essentials
UK government-backed scheme providing baseline cybersecurity certification for organisations of all sizes.
METHODOLOGY:
Five key security controls assessment: boundary firewalls, secure configuration, access control, malware protection, and patch management. Self-assessment questionnaire with external validation of security policies and procedures.
- Security Controls Assessment
- Policy Documentation Review
- Self-Assessment Support
- External Validation
- Annual Certification
Cyber Essentials Plus
Enhanced UK cybersecurity certification including hands-on technical verification of security controls implementation.
METHODOLOGY:
Comprehensive technical testing including vulnerability scanning, configuration review, penetration testing of key controls, and detailed technical validation of all five security control areas with evidence-based assessment.
- Technical Vulnerability Testing
- Hands-on Security Verification
- Configuration Assessment
- Penetration Testing
- Enhanced Certification
ISO 27001
International standard for information security management systems (ISMS) providing comprehensive security framework.
METHODOLOGY:
ISMS implementation following ISO 27001:2022 standard including risk assessment, security controls selection from Annex A, management system documentation, internal audits, and management review processes.
- ISMS Implementation
- Risk Assessment & Treatment
- Security Controls Implementation
- Management System Documentation
- Internal Audit Programme
PCI DSS
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard for organisations handling cardholder data and payment processing.
METHODOLOGY:
PCI DSS v4.0 compliance assessment covering 12 requirements across 6 categories: secure network, protect cardholder data, vulnerability management, access controls, monitoring, and information security policy.
- Cardholder Data Environment Assessment
- Network Security Testing
- Access Control Validation
- Monitoring & Logging Review
- Policy & Procedure Assessment
SOC 2
Service Organization Control 2 compliance for service providers, focusing on security, availability, and confidentiality.
METHODOLOGY:
SOC 2 Type I and Type II assessments covering five trust service criteria: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Control design evaluation and operating effectiveness testing.
- Trust Service Criteria Assessment
- Control Design Evaluation
- Operating Effectiveness Testing
- Type I & Type II Reports
- Continuous Monitoring
GDPR Compliance
General Data Protection Regulation compliance assessment and implementation for data protection and privacy.
METHODOLOGY:
GDPR Article-by-Article compliance assessment including lawful basis evaluation, data mapping, privacy impact assessments, data subject rights implementation, and breach notification procedures.
- Data Protection Impact Assessment
- Data Mapping & Classification
- Privacy Policy Development
- Data Subject Rights Implementation
- Breach Response Planning
Compliance Implementation Services
End-to-end support for implementing and maintaining compliance across your organisation
Gap Analysis & Readiness Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of current security posture against chosen compliance framework requirements.
APPROACH:
Structured assessment methodology comparing existing controls against framework requirements, identifying gaps, and creating prioritised remediation roadmap with timeline and resource allocation.
- Current State Assessment
- Gap Identification
- Risk Impact Analysis
- Remediation Roadmap
- Resource Planning
Implementation Support
Hands-on guidance for implementing security controls, policies, and procedures required for compliance.
APPROACH:
Phased implementation approach including policy development, procedure creation, technical control implementation, staff training, and documentation management with ongoing support and validation.
- Policy & Procedure Development
- Technical Control Implementation
- Staff Training Programmes
- Documentation Management
- Progress Monitoring
Certification Support
End-to-end support through certification processes with expert guidance and audit preparation.
APPROACH:
Pre-audit preparation including documentation review, mock audits, auditor liaison, evidence preparation, and post-audit support for addressing findings and maintaining certification.
- Pre-Audit Assessment
- Mock Audit Exercises
- Auditor Liaison
- Evidence Preparation
- Post-Audit Support
Continuous Monitoring
Ongoing compliance monitoring and reporting to maintain certification and detect compliance drift.
APPROACH:
Automated and manual monitoring systems for continuous compliance validation, regular assessment cycles, incident management, and proactive compliance maintenance with reporting and alerting.
- Automated Compliance Monitoring
- Regular Assessment Cycles
- Incident Management
- Compliance Reporting
- Proactive Maintenance
Additional Compliance Frameworks
We provide expert guidance across all major compliance frameworks and industry-specific standards
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
US framework for improving cybersecurity posture
ISO 27017
Cloud security controls and implementation guidance
ISO 27018
Privacy protection in public cloud computing
COBIT 2019
IT governance and management framework
HIPAA
Healthcare information protection and privacy
FCA Guidelines
Financial Conduct Authority operational resilience
NIS Directive
Network and Information Systems security directive
DORA
Digital Operational Resilience Act for financial services
Our Compliance Implementation Methodology
Structured approach to achieving compliance with measurable outcomes and ongoing support
Initial Assessment & Gap Analysis
Comprehensive evaluation of current security posture against chosen compliance framework requirements with detailed gap identification and risk assessment.
Compliance Roadmap Development
Creation of detailed implementation plan with timelines, milestones, resource requirements, and priority actions for achieving compliance certification.
Policy & Procedure Development
Development of comprehensive policy framework, procedures, and documentation required for compliance with ongoing review and approval processes.
Technical Control Implementation
Implementation of technical security controls, system configurations, and security tools required for compliance with validation and testing.
Training & Awareness
Staff training programmes, security awareness initiatives, and competency development to ensure ongoing compliance understanding and adherence.
Pre-Audit Preparation
Comprehensive audit preparation including documentation review, evidence gathering, mock audits, and readiness assessment for certification.
Certification & Ongoing Support
Support during certification audit, post-audit remediation assistance, and ongoing compliance monitoring and maintenance programmes.
Expert Compliance Credentials
Our team holds internationally recognised certifications and accreditations, ensuring you receive expert guidance from qualified professionals with deep expertise in compliance frameworks and audit processes.
- ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Certified
- ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certified
- Cyber Essentials Assessor Accredited
- PCI DSS Qualified Security Assessor (QSA)
- CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor
- CISM - Certified Information Security Manager
- GDPR Certified Data Protection Officer
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