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SECURITY & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

ENGINEERED FOR TRUST

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We help enterprises design, build, and run software that is secure by design and aligned with regulatory expectations. With deep experience in healthcare, dental insurance, and ecommerce, we embed security and compliance into architecture, delivery process, and operations so you can move faster without increasing risk.

Protecting your data, your customers, and your reputation.

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SECURITY LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

We advise leadership teams on how to turn security and compliance into a business asset. By shaping pragmatic policies, governance, and operating practices aligned to your regulatory obligations and risk tolerance, we help you make confident decisions. Our healthcare and ecommerce experience means we understand not just what the rules say, but how they are applied in the real world.

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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE (HIPAA, PCI & MORE)

We enable organisations to operate confidently in highly regulated environments. From healthcare to payment-enabled ecommerce, we deliver compliant architectures and operating practices aligned to HIPAA, PCI, and industry standards, safeguarding data while supporting scale, integration, and growth.

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SECURE ARCHITECTURE & CLOUD ENGINEERING

We design cloud architectures that are secure by design, resilient at scale, and fit for regulated environments. Using proven cloud best practices and the Well-Architected Framework, we embed security across infrastructure, applications, and data flows, reducing risk without slowing delivery.

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SECURE SDLC, TESTING & CONTROLS

We embed security and control into the software delivery lifecycle from design through to production. Through disciplined engineering standards, independent code review, and risk-based security testing, we help organisations identify and address vulnerabilities early. Ongoing assurance and continuous improvement ensure controls remain effective as systems, teams, and regulatory expectations evolve.

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GOVERNANCE, RISK & COMPLIANCE (GRC)

We provide ongoing visibility and assurance over your security and compliance posture through established GRC practices. By combining continuous monitoring, logging, and reporting with structured risk reviews and the effective use of GRC tooling where appropriate, we help you demonstrate control effectiveness to auditors and stakeholders, while proactively identifying and managing emerging risks.

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INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC DOMAIN EXPERTISE

Our work is grounded in over 25 years of experience in health and dental insurance, complemented by hands-on delivery in ecommerce and content platforms. We understand how regulations are applied in practice, enabling us to deliver compliant solutions that support commercial objectives rather than constrain them.

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“The organisations we support operate in complex, regulated environments. Our job is to remove that complexity by delivering solutions that are secure, compliant, and built to last."

THOMAS GAFFNEY

CIO

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