From "we think we're secure" to "here's the documentation."
Regulators, card processors, and cyber insurers want proof, not good intentions. We build the governance layer — written policies, risk assessments, and evidence — anchored to NIST CSF 2.0.
Led by Tom Riley, CISSP — (ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional.
Governance
Clear policies.
Defined roles.
Strong foundation.
Risk Management
Identify risks.
Assess impact.
Prioritize action.
Compliance
Meet standards.
Assign accountability.
Stay audit ready.
Assurance
Document evidence.
Continuous oversight.
Prove it when it counts.
Four ways in
Governance isn't one product — it's a discipline. Start where the pressure is.
Free Compliance Assessment
Nine quick questions, instant personalized breakdown of what applies to you.
Take the assessment →Compliance Frameworks
Plain-English guidance on PCI DSS, HIPAA, and the NY SHIELD Act.
Explore frameworks →Governance Policy Suite
A full information security policy program, written for your organization.
See the suite →PCI DSS Services
Scoping, SAQ selection, and remediation for merchants of any size.
PCI DSS details →Risk & Advisory
Fractional security leadership — risk assessments, board reporting, and a standing advisor.
Advisory services →The cost of "we'll get to it"
Cyber insurers now deny claims when attested controls weren't in place. PCI DSS v4.0.1 raised the bar for every merchant. New York's SHIELD Act made "reasonable safeguards" a legal obligation. It doesn't take an enterprise budget — it takes a program: honest assessment, written policies, and evidence that accumulates. That's what we build.
- A small New York neurology practice — ransomware exposed 6,800 patients' records. No risk analysis had ever been done. Cost: $25,000 and two years under federal oversight. (HHS.gov, 2025)
- EyeMed Vision Care — left customer data exposed for up to six years. NY AG settlement: $600,000. (2022)
- Hamilton, Ontario — insurer denied its ransomware claim over an MFA gap. Cost to taxpayers: ~$18 million. (CBC News, 2025)
How an engagement starts
- Discovery call — what you handle, who's asking, what's due
- Gap review against the frameworks that apply
- Prioritized roadmap with honest effort estimates
- Build, remediate, and document — at your pace