Do you help with ISO 27001 and ISO 9001?

Yes. We help you implement and maintain ISO 27001 (information security) and ISO 9001 (quality management) and prepare for certification or surveillance. We support gap assessments, control design and implementation, documentation and internal audits so you are ready for external assessment and can sustain compliance.

How do you approach risk assessment and mitigation?

We conduct risk assessments so you understand threats, vulnerabilities and impact in the context of your business. We help you prioritise and implement risk mitigation and track residual risk so decisions are evidence-based and risk is managed in line with your appetite and regulatory expectations.

IT Governance, Risk & Compliance

Overview

ITHQ provides IT governance, risk and compliance (GRC) so your organisation can govern IT, manage risk and meet compliance obligations. We cover IT governance frameworks, IT controls and security framework implementation, risk assessment and risk mitigation, ISO compliance (ISO 27001, ISO 9001), regulatory compliance consulting, internal compliance auditing, security policy development, and compliance documentation and reporting so your IT is aligned with policy, risk and legal requirements.

Whether you are preparing for certification, responding to regulation, or strengthening governance and risk management, we work to your scale and timeline. Our services are grouped by theme below. Browse our full service list or get in touch to discuss your needs.

What is IT governance, risk and compliance (GRC)?

IT GRC is how you govern IT, manage risk and meet compliance obligations. Governance covers frameworks, roles and decision-making so IT supports the business and is accountable. Risk covers assessment and mitigation so you understand and treat IT and security risk. Compliance covers meeting standards (e.g. ISO 27001, ISO 9001) and regulation through controls, documentation and auditing. Together they keep IT aligned with policy, risk appetite and legal requirements.

Governance & frameworks

Strong IT governance and control frameworks give you structure and accountability. We help you adopt and implement IT governance frameworks and security control frameworks so decision-making, oversight and operations are aligned with your objectives and risk posture.

IT Governance Frameworks

We help you design and implement IT governance frameworks so that IT decisions, priorities and performance are aligned with the business and properly overseen. We work with established frameworks (e.g. COBIT, ITIL in a governance context) and tailor them to your size and maturity so you have clear roles, policies and processes without unnecessary bureaucracy.

IT Controls & Security Framework Implementation

We help you implement IT and security control frameworks so that key risks are addressed with consistent, documented controls. We support selection and adoption of frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, CIS), mapping controls to your environment, and implementation and evidence so you can demonstrate and sustain control effectiveness for audit and assurance.

Compliance & auditing

Compliance and auditing keep you on track with standards and regulation. We help you implement ISO and other standards, meet regulatory requirements, and run internal compliance audits so you know where you stand and can demonstrate conformance when required.

ISO Compliance Implementation (ISO 27001 / ISO 9001)

We help you implement ISO 27001 (information security management) and ISO 9001 (quality management) and prepare for certification or surveillance. We support gap assessments, risk treatment and control implementation, documentation and process design so your management system meets the standard and is maintainable. We can support internal audits and readiness for external certification.

Internal Compliance Auditing

We help you run internal compliance audits so you verify that controls and processes are in place and effective before external or regulatory audits. We design audit programmes, perform audits and report findings so you can remediate gaps and demonstrate due diligence. Internal auditing builds confidence and reduces surprise at certification or regulatory review.

Regulatory Compliance Consulting

We provide regulatory compliance consulting so you understand and address the rules that apply to your IT and data. We help map regulations (e.g. POPIA, sector-specific requirements) to your controls and processes, identify gaps and support remediation so you can demonstrate compliance and reduce regulatory risk.

Risk management

Risk assessment and mitigation help you prioritise and reduce exposure. We help you assess IT and security risk, prioritise treatment and implement mitigation so risk is managed in line with your appetite and obligations.

Risk Assessment & Risk Mitigation

We conduct risk assessments so you understand threats, vulnerabilities and impact in the context of your business and assets. We help you prioritise risks and define treatment plans (accept, mitigate, transfer, avoid), and we support implementation of mitigations and tracking of residual risk. Assessments can be one-off or part of an ongoing risk management process, and we align with your framework (e.g. ISO 27001, internal risk register) so risk is visible and decisions are evidence-based.

Policy & documentation

Policies and documentation make governance and compliance tangible. We help you develop security and IT policies and produce compliance documentation and reporting so expectations are clear and you can demonstrate conformance to auditors, regulators and stakeholders.

Security Policy Development

We help you develop and maintain security and related IT policies so that expectations are clear and aligned with your risk and compliance needs. We support policy structure, drafting and review so policies are practical, consistent and adopted. We can align policies with standards (e.g. ISO 27001) and regulation so your policy set supports certification and compliance.

Compliance Documentation & Reporting

We help you produce and maintain compliance documentation and reporting so you can demonstrate that controls are in place and effective. We support evidence collection, control descriptions, and reporting for internal and external audiences (e.g. audit, board, regulator) so you have the right artefacts and narratives for certification, assurance and governance.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about our IT governance, risk and compliance services.

What is IT governance, risk and compliance (GRC)?: IT GRC covers how you govern IT, manage risk and meet compliance obligations. It includes governance frameworks and controls, risk assessment and mitigation, compliance with standards (e.g. ISO 27001, ISO 9001) and regulation, security policy development, and compliance documentation and reporting so your IT is aligned with policy, risk and legal requirements.
Do you help with ISO 27001 and ISO 9001?: Yes. We help you implement and maintain ISO 27001 (information security) and ISO 9001 (quality management) and prepare for certification or surveillance. We support gap assessments, control design and implementation, documentation and internal audits so you are ready for external assessment and can sustain compliance.
How do you approach risk assessment and mitigation?: We conduct risk assessments so you understand threats, vulnerabilities and impact in the context of your business. We help you prioritise and implement risk mitigation and track residual risk so decisions are evidence-based and risk is managed in line with your appetite and regulatory expectations.

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