Cyber Security
Board-Level Security Advisory
Bridge the gulf between the Board and CISOs
Security Leadership Challenges
Board members and CISOs are not on the same page
As cyber incidents escalate, it is becoming increasingly difficult for CISOs to get the budget and necessary control they need over cyber security. This is because the Board still see security as an obstacle.
Evidence suggests that whilst CISOs often feel like they are heard at Board-level, in fact leaders are often more comfortable with an out-of-sight-out-of-mind approach.
Our security advisors have extensive and proven experience
securing board buy-in. We work in partnership with leaders to confront the communication-gap head-on, with
workshops and a proven methodology.
There is a gulf between CISOs and the Board
In a survey that we carried out, 70% of board members reported that they understand everything that they are being told by IT and security executives in their presentations, but more than half (54%) agreed or strongly agreed that the data presented was too technical. 85% believe that IT and security executives need to improve the way they report to the board, and two in five do not believe that risks are reduced because of their conversations and reports from IT & security experts.
Just 69% of board members see eye-to-eye with their CISOs. Fewer than half (47%) of members serve on boards that interact with their CISOs regularly, and almost a third of them only see their CISOs at board presentations. This is nowhere near enough time to develop a meaningful conversation around cybersecurity strategies and goals, especially since this understanding and dialogue somehow isn’t converting to action, with only 37% of those same board members having a Breach Response plan in place.
A one-day workshop to create a vision for cyber security
With extensive experience presenting to and engaging with business leaders and boards, we understand what works and what doesn't. By leveraging the expertise of an industry-leading CISO and the experience of a seasoned C-suite tech leader and coach, we can provide valuable insights on effective board and executive engagement supported by our surveys to Board members and CISOs.
Our
tailor-made interactive workshop provides research-backed insights, will address your specific concerns, and equip you with practical strategies to align the board, speak their language and gain the support needed to execute your cybersecurity strategy.
Benefits of our model
Driven by expertise
Our team has the experience, technical background, and real-world experience to deal with complex cyber security challenges.
Secure by design
We build security into your IT infrastructure and business processes from the ground up, concentrating on our 6 key areas.
Bespoke roadmaps
We develop tailored cybersecurity roadmaps that consider your specific business models, industry challenges, and risk profiles.
Client-centric model
We ensure close collaboration with our clients. This includes regular updates, clear communication, and flexible engagement models.
Thought leadership
We leverage advanced technologies like AI and automation to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our solutions.
Training programmes
We offer innovative training and up-skilling programs to foster a culture of cyber security awareness within organisations.
Want to know more?
Our outcome-driven, pragmatic approach will provide direct feedback and practical strategies to help you and your team better understand the board/business mindset. We give actionable advice on improving engagement with leadership to gain the support needed to execute your strategy.
Cyber Security in Numbers
44%
Of business leaders emphasise the importance of CISOs in translating technical aspects of cybersecurity to CEOs and Boards.
$256bn
The price that ransomware costs are projected to reach annually by 2031.
>$1.5tr
The estimated total addressable market for cybersecurity as of 2022, according to McKinsey.
"There’s no silver bullet solution with cyber security, a layered defense is the only viable defense."
James Scott, Senior Fellow and co-founder of the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology
Cyber Security insights




Our Cyber Security practice is led by Tom Burton
Partner - Cyber Security
Tom Burton is a cyber professional with over 20 years of experience in business, IT, and security leadership roles. His expertise lies in simplifying complex security problems and enhancing cyber security and efficiency across various industries such as Defence, Aerospace, and Pharmaceuticals. His approach is based on applying engineering principles to deliver sustainable business change.
Tom's career highlights include serving as a Commissioned Officer in the British Army, where he was promoted to CIO. He later joined Detica (now BAE Systems Applied Intelligence) as the Strategic Advisor to the Ministry of Defence CIO, overseeing a multi-billion set of IT-enabled benefits-driven change programmes. He also held the position of Global Head of Managed Security Services, growing the business from sub-£1m to £15m+ orders.
In 2014, Tom moved to KPMG UK as Director for Cyber Security, responsible for selling and delivering business across various sectors. He co-founded Cyhesion in 2017, developing a SaaS platform to disrupt the Third-Party Risk Management market. Most recently, he founded Digility in 2022 to deliver security and digital transformation consultancy and interim management, serving as Interim CISO at a Tier 1 Outsourced Service Provider.
Our team can be your team
Our team of experts have multiple decades of experience across many different business environments and across various geographies.
We can build you a specialised team with the skillset and expertise required to meet the demands of your industry.
Our combination of expertise and an intelligent methodology is what realises tangible financial benefits for clients.
Our Cyber Security Experts
Gert Van Den Poel
A world-class expert in advising and designing Security Operations Centres for large enterprise, Gert is technical with good business sense.
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