Makinta Consulting – Cybersecurity, IT & AI Governance

Expert Assessment, Advisory, Managed Services & ISO Certification Readiness

Our Specialist Consulting, Assessment & Managed Services

From independent assessments and strategic advisory to managed services and ISO certification readiness, Makinta provides practical, standards-aligned solutions that strengthen governance, reduce risk and support sustainable business resilience.

Cybersecurity Assessment & Consulting

We help organisations assess, strengthen and manage their cybersecurity posture through NIST CSF and CIS Controls assessments, cybersecurity strategies and roadmaps, governance frameworks, risk management programmes and security policies.

Our services also include cybersecurity awareness, Board and executive training, and ongoing advisory services such as virtual CISO (vCISO) and CyberAwareness-as-a-Service.a.

IT Governance & IT GRC Consulting

We assist organisations in aligning IT with business objectives through COBIT 2019 assessments, IT governance and risk management frameworks, digital transformation strategies, enterprise architecture, IT service management and technology roadmaps.

Our services include ongoing CIO-as-a-Service, IT Governance-as-a-Service and IT GRC advisory support..

AI Governance & Strategy Consulting

We assist organisations in aligning IT with business objectives through COBIT 2019 assessments, IT governance and risk management frameworks, digital transformation strategies, enterprise architecture, IT service management and technology roadmaps.

Our services include ongoing CIO-as-a-Service, IT Governance-as-a-Service and IT GRC advisory support.

ISO Certification Readiness

We assist organisations with the assessment, design, implementation and improvement of ISO management systems, including ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security), ISO 22301 (Business Continuity) and ISO/IEC 42001 (Artificial Intelligence), as well as PCI DSS and SOC Type 1 & 2 audit preparation assistance.

Our services cover gap assessments, management system implementation, remediation planning, internal readiness reviews and preparation for independent certification audits.

Our Approach

Makinta applies a structured, outcomes-driven approach across all four service areas, taking you from initial assessment and strategy through implementation, ongoing governance, assurance and continuous improvement.

Assess

We establish where you are today by reviewing your current governance, risk, cybersecurity and compliance position against recognised standards and frameworks.

Strategise

We turn the findings into a clear strategy and prioritised roadmap, aligned to your business objectives, risk appetite and available resources

Implement

We design and put in place the operating models, policies, controls, frameworks and management systems needed to close the gaps.

Manage

We support day-to-day governance and risk management, including ongoing advisory services such as vCISO and CIO-as-a-Service.

Implement

We verify that controls work and requirements are met, through internal readiness reviews and preparation for independent audits and certification.

Improve

We use results, incidents and changes in your environment to refine your programme, so your governance and resilience keep improving over time.

Cybersecurity Frameworks & Standards We Apply

Our consultants work to the internationally recognised standards and frameworks that boards, regulators and auditors expect. whichever you use, we apply it in a practical way that fits your organisation.