Governance, Risk & Compliance
We help organisations establish effective governance frameworks, identify and manage risk, strengthen internal controls and prepare for regulatory and assurance requirements.
Governance, risk & compliance advisory
Governance, Risk & Compliance for a Secure Digital Future
Ablin Limited helps organisations navigate regulatory complexity, manage technology and information risk, strengthen compliance, protect data and adopt emerging technologies responsibly.
Frameworks we advise on
- ISO 27001
- ISO/IEC 42001
- UK GDPR & DPA 2018
- SOC 2
- NIST AI RMF
Secure · Scalable · Smart IT Consulting
Frameworks we advise on
The standards and regulations our advice is built around. We help you prepare for them, and we do not issue certificates.
- ISO/IEC 27001Information security management
- ISO/IEC 42001AI management systems
- UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018Data protection
- SOC 2Service organisation controls
- NIST AI RMFAI risk management
Advisory and readiness support only. Independent bodies carry out assessments and issue any certificate.
Core capabilities
Three areas where organisations most often need clear, practical support.
Cybersecurity & Technology Risk
We help organisations understand and manage cyber and technology risks through security governance, IT controls, vulnerability management, security assessments and recognised compliance frameworks.
Data Protection & AI Governance
We help organisations protect personal and organisational data, meet privacy obligations and establish appropriate governance for the responsible adoption and use of artificial intelligence.
Services
How we can help
Eight areas of advisory work, each covering the obligations, risks and controls involved.
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Governance frameworks, risk management and compliance programmes.
ISO & Compliance Readiness
Preparation for ISO 27001, ISO/IEC 42001 and related standards.
Data Protection & Privacy
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 obligations and privacy programmes.
AI Governance & Responsible AI
Governance over how AI is selected, implemented, used and monitored.
Cybersecurity Governance & Vulnerability Management
Cybersecurity governance and vulnerability management programmes.
View this service: Cybersecurity Governance & Vulnerability Management
Technology Risk & IT Controls
Technology risk assessment and the IT controls that manage it.
SOC 2 & Controls Readiness
Preparing your controls and evidence for a SOC 2 assessment.
Audit, Assurance & Regulatory Readiness
Support with audits, assurance activity and regulatory readiness.
Our approach
A structured approach to governance, risk and compliance
Five steps, from understanding where you are to keeping controls effective as things change.
Step 1: Assess
Understand your organisation, obligations, systems and existing controls.
Step 2: Identify
Find the gaps and risks that matter, and rank them by their effect on you.
Step 3: Design
Design proportionate controls, policies and documentation to close those gaps.
Step 4: Implement
Support your team in putting the controls and processes into practice.
Step 5: Monitor & Improve
Review how controls perform, track change and keep improving over time.
Who we serve
Organisations that need clear governance over risk
Our work suits organisations that must show they manage risk well, whatever their size.
SMEs and growing businesses
Structured governance, risk and compliance support without a large internal specialist team.
Technology and digital businesses
Help managing cybersecurity, data protection, AI, cloud and wider technology risk.
Regulated and compliance-sensitive organisations
Stronger controls, documentation, risk management and assurance.
Professional services organisations
Protection for confidential information under growing regulatory obligation.
Organisations adopting AI and emerging technology
Governance over how these technologies are selected, implemented, used and monitored.
Why Ablin
What you can expect when you work with us.
Governance first
We approach technology and transformation from a foundation of governance, risk and accountability.
Practical, not just advisory
We go beyond identifying gaps. We help organisations develop and implement the controls, policies, processes and frameworks needed to address them.
Business focused
Our recommendations are proportionate and designed around the organisation's objectives, operational realities and risk profile.
Technology aware
Our approach brings together governance, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, data protection and emerging technology risk.
Scalable support
Our services can range from individual assessments and remediation projects to ongoing governance and compliance advisory support.
Insights
Guidance on the areas we advise on
Practical articles on these topics will be published in Insights.
Discuss your governance, risk and compliance requirements
Tell us what you are working towards and we will advise on where to start.
