Advisory
Information Security
Practical information security governance and risk management. Designed to protect critical information assets and withstand audits and real incidents
Advisory
Information Security
Practical information security governance and risk management. Designed to protect critical information assets and withstand audits and real incidents
Advisory
Information Security
Practical information security governance and risk management. Designed to protect critical information assets and withstand audits and real incidents
Protect critical information assets without unnecessary complexity
Many organisations invest in security measures without clear governance, prioritisation or operational integration. We support you in establishing information security structures that are risk-based, auditable and effective in daily practice, aligned with your organisation’s size, context and risk profile.
Protect critical information assets without unnecessary complexity
Many organisations invest in security measures without clear governance, prioritisation or operational integration. We support you in establishing information security structures that are risk-based, auditable and effective in daily practice, aligned with your organisation’s size, context and risk profile.
Protect critical information assets without unnecessary complexity
Many organisations invest in security measures without clear governance, prioritisation or operational integration. We support you in establishing information security structures that are risk-based, auditable and effective in daily practice, aligned with your organisation’s size, context and risk profile.
How we support you
Depending on your starting point, we support organisations in four clearly defined roles: from initial design to independent assurance and future-oriented development.
How we support you
Depending on your starting point, we support organisations in four clearly defined roles: from initial design to independent assurance and future-oriented development.
How we support you
Depending on your starting point, we support organisations in four clearly defined roles: from initial design to independent assurance and future-oriented development.
Depending on your starting point, we support organisations across four clearly defined roles in building, operating and evolving information security. Our focus is on establishing governance, risk management and controls that are proportionate, auditable and effective in day-to-day operations.
01 Design
Establishing clear security governance and control structures
Information security governance and policy framework design
Definition of roles, responsibilities and decision rights
Risk assessment methodology and risk treatment approach
Security architecture and control design
Integration into existing management systems (e.g. QMS, privacy, AI governance)
Design of documentation and evidence structures
01 Design
Establishing clear security governance and control structures
Information security governance and policy framework design
Definition of roles, responsibilities and decision rights
Risk assessment methodology and risk treatment approach
Security architecture and control design
Integration into existing management systems (e.g. QMS, privacy, AI governance)
Design of documentation and evidence structures
01 Design
Establishing clear security governance and control structures
Information security governance and policy framework design
Definition of roles, responsibilities and decision rights
Risk assessment methodology and risk treatment approach
Security architecture and control design
Integration into existing management systems (e.g. QMS, privacy, AI governance)
Design of documentation and evidence structures
02 Operate
Making information security work in daily practice
Information security risk assessments and regular updates
Implementation of security controls and procedures
Supplier and third-party security requirements and onboarding
Incident and vulnerability handling processes
Security awareness and role enablement
Operational support for ISMS processes
02 Operate
Making information security work in daily practice
Information security risk assessments and regular updates
Implementation of security controls and procedures
Supplier and third-party security requirements and onboarding
Incident and vulnerability handling processes
Security awareness and role enablement
Operational support for ISMS processes
02 Operate
Making information security work in daily practice
Information security risk assessments and regular updates
Implementation of security controls and procedures
Supplier and third-party security requirements and onboarding
Incident and vulnerability handling processes
Security awareness and role enablement
Operational support for ISMS processes
03 Assure
Providing confidence and audit readiness
Independent reviews of information security governance
Control effectiveness and implementation checks
Internal audits (ISO/IEC 27001 or integrated systems)
Supplier and third-party security reviews
Audit readiness assessments and preparation support
03 Assure
Providing confidence and audit readiness
Independent reviews of information security governance
Control effectiveness and implementation checks
Internal audits (ISO/IEC 27001 or integrated systems)
Supplier and third-party security reviews
Audit readiness assessments and preparation support
03 Assure
Providing confidence and audit readiness
Independent reviews of information security governance
Control effectiveness and implementation checks
Internal audits (ISO/IEC 27001 or integrated systems)
Supplier and third-party security reviews
Audit readiness assessments and preparation support
04 Evolve
Keeping security effective as risks and environments change
Continuous risk monitoring and reassessment
Maturity assessments and improvement roadmaps
Integration of new regulatory or contractual requirements
Scenario analysis for emerging threats
Executive sparring on strategic security decisions
04 Evolve
Keeping security effective as risks and environments change
Continuous risk monitoring and reassessment
Maturity assessments and improvement roadmaps
Integration of new regulatory or contractual requirements
Scenario analysis for emerging threats
Executive sparring on strategic security decisions
04 Evolve
Keeping security effective as risks and environments change
Continuous risk monitoring and reassessment
Maturity assessments and improvement roadmaps
Integration of new regulatory or contractual requirements
Scenario analysis for emerging threats
Executive sparring on strategic security decisions
Typical situations and challenges
Organisations typically contact us when one or more of the following situations arise.
Typical situations and challenges
Organisations typically contact us when one or more of the following situations arise.
Typical situations and challenges
Organisations typically contact us when one or more of the following situations arise.
Information security responsibilities and decision rights are unclear
Management lacks transparency over security risks and priorities
Security controls exist, but are not consistently implemented or monitored
Audit findings or customer questionnaires highlight gaps in security governance
Increasing reliance on cloud services, suppliers or third parties
Preparation for certification or re-certification (e.g. ISO/IEC 27001)
Incidents or near misses reveal weaknesses in processes or controls
Information security responsibilities and decision rights are unclear
Management lacks transparency over security risks and priorities
Security controls exist, but are not consistently implemented or monitored
Audit findings or customer questionnaires highlight gaps in security governance
Increasing reliance on cloud services, suppliers or third parties
Preparation for certification or re-certification (e.g. ISO/IEC 27001)
Incidents or near misses reveal weaknesses in processes or controls
Typical starting points for engagement
Engagements often start with a focused assessment or review, such as the following.
Typical starting points for engagement
Engagements often start with a focused assessment or review, such as the following.
Typical starting points for engagement
Engagements often start with a focused assessment or review, such as the following.
Information security risk assessment
ISMS design or review (ISO/IEC 27001)
ISO/IEC 27001 certification readiness assessment
Supplier and third-party security review
Security policy and documentation review
Information security risk assessment
ISMS design or review (ISO/IEC 27001)
ISO/IEC 27001 certification readiness assessment
Supplier and third-party security review
Security policy and documentation review
Discuss your challenge
A short conversation to understand your current situation and discuss possible next steps.
Discuss your challenge
A short conversation to understand your current situation and discuss possible next steps.
Discuss your challenge
A short conversation to understand your current situation and discuss possible next steps.
Why Halderstone
Why Halderstone
Why Halderstone
Our approach
We focus on information security that works in practice, not theoretical control catalogues
Strong experience with management system implementation and audits
Clear separation between design, operation and assurance
Independent, technology-agnostic perspective
Suitable for both smaller organisations and complex, regulated environments
We focus on information security that works in practice, not theoretical control catalogues
Strong experience with management system implementation and audits
Clear separation between design, operation and assurance
Independent, technology-agnostic perspective
Suitable for both smaller organisations and complex, regulated environments
What we deliberately do not do
We do not sell or implement security tools or products
We do not provide generic, checklist-driven security programmes
We do not sell or implement security tools or products
We do not provide generic, checklist-driven security programmes
Our services
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Information Security Fundamentals I
Understand the core concepts behind preventive controls, including access management, cryptography, secure configuration, and protective design
7 h
Information Security Fundamentals I
Understand the core concepts behind preventive controls, including access management, cryptography, secure configuration, and protective design
7 h
Information Security Fundamentals I
Understand the core concepts behind preventive controls, including access management, cryptography, secure configuration, and protective design
7 h
Information Security Fundamentals II
Understand the core concepts behind detective and corrective controls, including logging and monitoring, incident response, backup, and recovery
7 h
Information Security Fundamentals II
Understand the core concepts behind detective and corrective controls, including logging and monitoring, incident response, backup, and recovery
7 h
Information Security Fundamentals II
Understand the core concepts behind detective and corrective controls, including logging and monitoring, incident response, backup, and recovery
7 h
ISMS Scope, Boundaries & Statement of Applicability
Understand how to define an ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS scope and boundaries and document a Statement of Applicability (SoA)
7 h
ISMS Scope, Boundaries & Statement of Applicability
Understand how to define an ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS scope and boundaries and document a Statement of Applicability (SoA)
7 h
ISMS Scope, Boundaries & Statement of Applicability
Understand how to define an ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS scope and boundaries and document a Statement of Applicability (SoA)
7 h
Information Security Risk Management
Understand ISO/IEC 27001 requirements for information security risk assessment, risk treatment, and traceable risk decisions
7 h
Information Security Risk Management
Understand ISO/IEC 27001 requirements for information security risk assessment, risk treatment, and traceable risk decisions
7 h
Information Security Risk Management
Understand ISO/IEC 27001 requirements for information security risk assessment, risk treatment, and traceable risk decisions
7 h
Operational Control in Information Security
Understand operational planning, controlled change, and day-to-day control operation in an ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS
7 h
Operational Control in Information Security
Understand operational planning, controlled change, and day-to-day control operation in an ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS
7 h
Operational Control in Information Security
Understand operational planning, controlled change, and day-to-day control operation in an ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS
7 h
Auditing ISMS Risk Management
Understand how to audit asset–threat–vulnerability logic, risk treatment decisions, and traceability to controls and the Statement of Applicability
3 h
Auditing ISMS Risk Management
Understand how to audit asset–threat–vulnerability logic, risk treatment decisions, and traceability to controls and the Statement of Applicability
3 h
Auditing ISMS Risk Management
Understand how to audit asset–threat–vulnerability logic, risk treatment decisions, and traceability to controls and the Statement of Applicability
3 h
Auditing Information Security Controls (Annex A)
Audit control applicability, evidence expectations, and typical failure patterns across ISO/IEC 27001 Annex A control themes
3.5 h
Auditing Information Security Controls (Annex A)
Audit control applicability, evidence expectations, and typical failure patterns across ISO/IEC 27001 Annex A control themes
3.5 h
Auditing Information Security Controls (Annex A)
Audit control applicability, evidence expectations, and typical failure patterns across ISO/IEC 27001 Annex A control themes
3.5 h
Ready to improve your management systems?
We support continuous improvement by embedding ISO requirements into everyday practice and daily operations.
Ready to improve your management systems?
We support continuous improvement by embedding ISO requirements into everyday practice and daily operations.
Ready to improve your management systems?
We support continuous improvement by embedding ISO requirements into everyday practice and daily operations.