Governance & Audit

Our virtual CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) service is designed for organisations that require someone to take responsibility for the growth of their information and cybersecurity program but don’t necessarily require someone full-time in the position. Gridware is able to fulfil the role in your organisation at a fraction of the cost it would otherwise require.

Virtual CISO →

Any organisation that respects the importance of process generally and the criticality of cybersecurity specifically needs documented policies and procedures that identify the rules and standards for protecting its information and data assets. Such policies and procedures provide clarity to employees, clients, investors and management protective, detective and preventive controls that mitigate cybersecurity risks. We specialise in building robust policies from the ground up, helping organisations achieve radically improved security postures within weeks.

Policies & Procedures →

Building a framework to align with ISO 27001 is a crucial step towards improving the cybersecurity maturity of any organisation. Aligning an organisation to an industry standard such as ISO 27001 can be difficult without the relevant expertise. Gridware offers market-leading Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) services that help accelerate an otherwise lengthy and tedious process by utilising our best-practice methodologies and extensive experience.

ISO 27001 Audits and Implementation →

Information Security Management Systems (“ISMS”) are among the best approaches to implementing a framework of policies and procedures based on international standards such as ISO 27001. We assist clients define a set of rules for their organisation regarding cybersecurity, as well as ensuring they produce a set of policies, processes, procedures and documentation that is appropriate for the size and context of the relevant industry.

Cybersecurity Framework →

Designing the appropriate cyber strategy is crucial. Otherwise, an organisation can waste valuable time and resources on cyber defences that are either unnecessary or premature given organisational context. We help clients understand the strategic options that suit them given their unique circumstances and help develop mature strategies in coordination with management.

Cybersecurity Strategy →

We undertake independent assessments of existing and required controls, and also assist Audit Committees understand and address the diverse risks organisations may face in a rapidly changing world.

Cybersecurity Risk Audit →

We help both establish and audit existing cybersecurity programs for organisations. For those without a cybersecurity program, this framework is a set of policies which helps organisations define their cyber strategy, risks, responsibilities and implemented controls. For those with existing programs, an external audit conducted periodically is critical to ensure an existing program is aligned with the latest trends, risks and challenges faced by similar organisations.

Cybersecurity Program Audit →