Lead & govern
Security Policy & Governance
Turn requirements into practical governance: clear policies, stronger security.
Overview
Good policy sets expectations, supports compliance and gives staff clear guidance. Bad policy sits unread on a shared drive.
I write and review policies that are concise, aligned to recognised standards, and tailored to how your organisation really works.
Ideal for
- Organisations without a formal policy set
- Businesses preparing for ISO 27001 or customer audits
- Teams whose policies are outdated or unused
What's included
Scope of the service
Policy review
Review existing documents against standards and current practice.
Policy development
Write clear, right-sized policies and supporting procedures.
Standards
Technical standards your IT team or provider can implement.
Governance framework
Roles, committees and a review cycle that keeps documents current.
Regulatory alignment
Map policies to ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, UK GDPR and customer requirements.
Rollout support
Help communicating policies and capturing acknowledgement.
How it works
A clear, practical process
- 01
Review
Understand existing documents and requirements.
- 02
Draft
Write or update policies with your stakeholders.
- 03
Approve
Support leadership review and sign-off.
- 04
Embed
Communicate, train and schedule reviews.
Outcomes
What you can expect
- Policies people read and follow
- Evidence ready for audits and questionnaires
- Clear accountability for security
- A document set that stays up to date
Frequently asked questions
Can you use our existing templates?
Yes. Existing documents and branding are reused wherever possible, improved rather than replaced.
How often should policies be reviewed?
At least annually, and whenever there is a significant change such as new systems, regulations or an incident. A clear review cycle is built into the governance framework.
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