Information Security
Information security is one of the areas where the gap between good advice and generic advice matters most. At Cambridge Risk Solutions, we work with organisations that need practical, proportionate support — whether that means achieving ISO 27001 certification, strengthening data protection arrangements, or building a clearer picture of where the real risks lie.
We are not a technology company and we do not sell products. We provide independent consultancy, grounded in nearly two decades of experience and delivered by a qualified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor who knows the standard from both sides of the audit table.
Why Information Security Matters
Every organisation holds information that matters — to its clients, its staff, its operations, and increasingly to regulators. Customer data, financial records, system access credentials, contractual documents, intellectual property: the list is longer than most organisations realise until something goes wrong.
The consequences of getting it wrong are well documented. Regulatory fines, contractual failures, reputational damage, and operational disruption are all real outcomes of information security incidents — and most of them are preventable with the right controls in place.
What is less well understood is that information security does not have to be complicated or expensive to be effective. The organisations that manage it best are not necessarily the ones with the biggest budgets. They are the ones that understand their risks, make sensible decisions about controls, and build security into how they operate rather than bolting it on as an afterthought.
That is the approach we take with every client.
Our Information Security Services
Our work covers three main areas, which we tailor to the needs and scale of each organisation.
ISO 27001 Certification Support
ISO 27001 is the internationally recognised standard for information security management. We support organisations through every stage — from initial gap analysis and scoping through to certification and long-term maintenance. As a qualified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, we know what certification bodies look for and how to build an ISMS that is both certifiable and genuinely useful.
Data Protection and UK GDPR
Data Protection and UK GDPR
Data protection is closely connected to information security — the same assets, many of the same risks. We help organisations understand their obligations under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, develop proportionate policies and procedures, and where appropriate act as outsourced Data Protection Officer.
General Information Security Consultancy
Not every organisation needs ISO 27001. Some need a clearer picture of where their risks lie, a review of existing controls, or practical guidance on a specific challenge — supplier assurance, incident response, staff awareness, or cloud security. We provide straightforward, independent advice without an agenda to sell anything beyond the consultancy itself.
Information Security with Wider Resilience
Information security does not sit in isolation. It connects directly with business continuity — because a serious security incident is also a continuity incident. It connects with crisis management, because the response to a data breach or ransomware attack requires calm, structured decision-making under pressure. It connects with supply chain resilience, because your security is only as strong as your suppliers’. And it connects with data protection, because many of the same assets and risks are in scope for both.
We help organisations build a joined-up view across all of these areas, reducing duplication and creating governance arrangements that are coherent rather than compartmentalised.
Have a question about your information security arrangements? Get in touch for a straightforward conversation.
Why Organisations Choose Cambridge Risk Solutions
Most of our information security clients come to us through referral — from a former colleague who worked with us at a previous organisation, or from a client who has been with us for years and recommended us to someone they trust. That is not an accident.
We work with organisations of all sizes, from small technology companies to complex public sector bodies. What they have in common is a need for advice that is honest, proportionate, and delivered by someone who understands both the standard and the organisation.
We do not subcontract. We do not use junior consultants. Every piece of work is done by the same experienced practitioner — a qualified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor with nearly two decades in the field. Our clients know who they are getting, and they keep coming back because the work is done properly.
Ready to Talk?
Whether you are starting from scratch, preparing for certification, or trying to make sense of existing arrangements, we are happy to have a straightforward conversation about what you need and whether we are the right fit.
There is no obligation and no sales process — just a direct conversation with someone who knows the subject.