Advisory & Implementation Services
I provide advisory and implementation services to businesses that need someone who speaks plain English, filters out the noise, and gets to the point as quickly as possible.- I work with you to identify the right steps, and the right order in which to take them.
- I use easy-to-understand yet globally-recognised frameworks as our guide, so you will be able to speak confidently about how your defences align to a recognised standard.
- If you are a regulated firm, I show you how to prove to your Board and your regulators that you are aligning to regulatory expectations.
- If you sell to regulated firms, I show you how to prove to these firms that you are not a risk to their security. Right now, you may think you are a solution, but they think you are a risk.
Approach 1: Advisor On Call
What it is: Retained ‘Ask Me Anything’ advisory service.
Best option if:
- You want to do this yourself, at your own pace, and following an approach that suits you.
- But you want someone you can contact if you hit a roadblock and don’t want to burn days going down rabbit holes looking online for an answer.
Why:
- If this is the first time you have done this, you will get stuck along the way – You may be unclear about what you need to do, or which option is the best one for your organisation.
- When you get stuck, I will get you unstuck.
- You improve momentum and reduce frustration, by leveraging my knowledge and experience.
What:
- On-demand support by email or phone (subject to fair usage limit)
- 1 x 60-minute catch-up meeting per fortnight (via Zoom or MS Teams).
Cost: €1,100 per month + VAT (or €2,950 + VAT per quarter when paid in advance)
Approach 2: Done With You
What it is: Retained ‘Done With You’ consultancy service
Best Option If:
- You want to lead this, but following my proven approach.
- You want to maximise momentum and minimise frustration, and take the most direct route to your chosen destination.
- You need to have a trusted and experienced advisor on your team who will be guiding you down the right path.
Why:
- You gain a trusted partner to give you a structure that will guide you on what needs to be done next
- You gain access to templates for policies and procedures so you spend less time writing and more time implementing;
- You retain access to expertise when you get stuck.
How:
- On-demand support by email and phone (subject to a generous fair usage limit)
- 1 meeting per week (scheduled 60-minute Zoom calls) + summary notes issued after each meeting
Cost:
- €2,750 per month + VAT (or €7,950 + VAT per quarter when paid in advance)
Approach 3: Done For You
What it is: ‘Done For You’ project delivery service.
Best Option If:
- You don’t need an advisor. You need a do’er.
- Time is a major concern – You are under pressure to get this sorted once and for all.
- You know you will remain accountable for the success of the initiative, so you want to remain informed of progress.
- But you need someone who can take responsibility and guide your organisation through this.
Why:
- Time is of the essence. Clients, prospects, board members, or regulators are asking for evidence of your security measures and you are pretty sure the evidence does not exist.
- If you don’t get this sorted out asap, you are going to be in trouble.
How:
- I will lead the project, and manage it to completion (working with you, your colleagues and external service providers).
- We will work out the specific details in the early stages of the engagement.
- It includes weekly status report, a fortnightly review meeting, and a monthly status reporting pack.
Benefit:
- You will see significant progress in a short space of time
- You will reach the best destination for your organisation significantly faster than if you were to do this yourself.
Cost: From €9,950 per month + VAT
Are we a good fit?
Given the nature of these engagements, I only commit to a small number at any one time.If you want to discuss your needs in more detail and see if we’re a good fit, schedule a FREEin45 call. Even if we don’t go any further, I guarantee that these 45 minutes will give you clarity on what you need to do and how you should start.
Alternatively, if that all sounds too much like a sales funnel, just get in touch.