Specialist Expertise in Cybersecurity, IT & AI Governance, Risk and Compliance
Who We Are
Makinta is a specialised cybersecurity, IT and AI Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC) consulting and managed services provider, helping organisations strengthen governance, manage risks, achieve regulatory compliance and build sustainable cyber resilience.
We bring together seasoned professionals with extensive industry experience, specialist expertise and proven methodologies to deliver independent assessments, strategic advisory, practical implementation support and ongoing managed services.
Our capabilities span cybersecurity, IT and AI governance, enterprise risk management, human risk management and ISO certification readiness. We help organisations align governance, risk and security practices with their strategic objectives, regulatory obligations and operational priorities.
Experienced experts. Independent advice. Practical results.
What Sets Us Apart
Makinta combines the expertise and professional standards of established consulting firms with the agility, flexibility and personal attention of a boutique practice.
Our clients work directly with highly experienced consultants who bring strategic insight, independent judgement and practical implementation expertise. We go beyond traditional assessments and recommendations to help organisations implement improvements, establish sustainable capabilities and maintain effective governance and compliance practices.
We are technology-independent, framework-driven and business-focused, ensuring that our recommendations address each client’s specific risks, priorities and operational requirements.
Our focus is not simply on achieving compliance, but on delivering measurable risk reduction, stronger governance and lasting business value.
A Modern Consulting Network. Tailored Expertise. Personalised Delivery
How We Work
Makinta operates as a modern, boutique consulting network, bringing together a select group of highly qualified and experienced consultants with complementary specialist capabilities.
For each engagement, we assemble a small, dedicated team tailored to the client’s requirements, drawing on our trusted network of specialist consultants and technology partners where additional expertise or capabilities are needed.
Our collaborative delivery model emphasises direct client engagement, senior-level accountability, knowledge transfer and practical execution. We work closely with client teams to understand their business environment, agree on priorities and deliver solutions that can be effectively implemented, operated and sustained.
This approach enables us to provide the right expertise at the right time, while maintaining the flexibility, efficiency and personal attention that distinguish a boutique consulting practice.
The expertise of a large consulting firm. The agility and personal attention of a trusted specialist partner.
Cybersecurity Assessment Project Portfolio
Explore how Makinta consultant’s deliver measurable business value through successful cybersecurity, Iconsulting engagements across industries and regions.
Project: NIST CSF Assessment
Sector: Chemical Industry
Country: South Africa
Developed a NIST CSF- and CIS-aligned cybersecurity strategy and implementation roadmap for a international diamond marketing organisation in Botswana, successfully adopted by the CEO and executive management.
Project: CIS Assessment
Sector: Chemical Industry
Country: South Africa
Developed a NIST CSF- and CIS-aligned cybersecurity strategy and implementation roadmap for a international diamond marketing organisation in Botswana, successfully adopted by the CEO and executive management.
Project: Cybersecurity Benchmark
Sector: Chemical Industry
Country: South Africa
Developed a NIST CSF- and CIS-aligned cybersecurity strategy and implementation roadmap for a international diamond marketing organisation in Botswana, successfully adopted by the CEO and executive management.
Project: Cyber Risk Assessment
Sector: Chemical Industry
Country: South Africa
Developed a NIST CSF- and CIS-aligned cybersecurity strategy and implementation roadmap for a international diamond marketing organisation in Botswana, successfully adopted by the CEO and executive management.
Project: Cyber Risk Quantification
Sector: Chemical Industry
Country: South Africa
Developed a NIST CSF- and CIS-aligned cybersecurity strategy and implementation roadmap for a international diamond marketing organisation in Botswana, successfully adopted by the CEO and executive management.
Project: Third Party Risk Assessment
Sector: Chemical Industry
Country: South Africa
Developed a NIST CSF- and CIS-aligned cybersecurity strategy and implementation roadmap for a international diamond marketing organisation in Botswana, successfully adopted by the CEO and executive management.
Cybersecurity Project Portfolio
Explore how Makinta consultant’s deliver measurable business value through successful cybersecurity, Iconsulting engagements across industries and regions.
Project: Cybersecurity Strategy & Roadmap
Sector: Chemical Industry
Country: South Africa
Developed a business-aligned cybersecurity strategy and prioritised implementation roadmap for a global chemical solutions provider, defining strategic initiatives to strengthen cybersecurity governance, address key risks, enhance security capabilities and align cybersecurity investments with business priorities.
Project: Cybesecurity Governance Framework
Sector: Diamond Marketing & Trading
Country: Botswana
Developed a comprehensive cybersecurity governance framework for an international diamond marketing organisation, defining governance structures, policies, roles, responsibilities and oversight mechanisms to strengthen executive accountability, cybersecurity risk management and alignment with business objectives.
Project: Cybesecurity Risk Management Framework
Sector: IT
Country: Lebanon
Developed a comprehensive cybersecurity risk management framework for a multinational cybersecurity managed services provider in Lebanon, aligned with ISO 31000 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). The framework established structured processes for cyber risk identification, assessment, evaluation, treatment and monitoring, strengthening risk governance and supporting informed decision-making.
Project: Cybesecurity Third Risk Framework
Sector: Logistics & Supply Chain
Country: South Africa
Developed and enhanced a third-party cybersecurity risk management framework for a South African logistics company, establishing structured approaches to supplier risk identification, assessment, monitoring and remediation to strengthen third-party security assurance, supply chain resilience and risk oversight.
Project: Cybersecurity Operating Model
Sector: Government
Country: Saudi Arabia
Designed and enhanced the cybersecurity operating model for a Saudi Arabian government agency, establishing governance structures, clearly defined roles and responsibilities, operational processes and accountability mechanisms to improve cybersecurity management, coordination and operational effectiveness.
Project: Cybersecurity Policies, Standards & Procedures
Sector: Government
Country: Saudi Arabia
Developed a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity policies, standards and operational procedures for a cybersecurity services provider in Lebanon, establishing a consistent, standards-aligned governance and control framework to strengthen information security management, regulatory compliance and operational security practices.
Project: Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Sector: Telecommunications & Digital Services
Country: South Africa
Developed an Identity and Access Management (IAM) policy and governance framework and conducted a comprehensive Segregation of Duties (SoD) assessment for a multinational telecommunications and digital services provider, identifying conflicting access rights and strengthening identity governance, access controls, accountability and regulatory compliance.
Project: Cybersecurity Technology Architecture Framework
Sector: Chemical Industry
Country: South Africa
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Project: Cybersecurity Training & Awareness Planning
Sector: Chemical Industry
Country: South Africa
Developed a structured cybersecurity awareness and training programme for a Saudi Arabian government agency, defining role-based training requirements, awareness initiatives and capability-development priorities to strengthen security culture, employee accountability and organisational cyber resilience.
Project: Cybersecurity Incident Management
Sector: Chemical Industry
Country: South Africa
Developed and enhanced cybersecurity incident management and response plans for a South African IT services provider, establishing incident classification, escalation procedures, response workflows and coordination mechanisms to strengthen incident preparedness, accelerate response and improve operational resilience.
ISO Certification Assistance Portfolio
Explore how Makinta consultant’s deliver measurable business value through successful cybersecurity, Iconsulting engagements across industries and regions.
Project: ISO 27001 Certification
Sector: Chemical Industry
Country: South Africa
Developed a NIST CSF- and CIS-aligned cybersecurity strategy and implementation roadmap for a international diamond marketing organisation in Botswana, successfully adopted by the CEO and executive management.
Project: ISO 22301 Certificatiom
Sector: Chemical Industry
Country: Saudi Arabia
Developed a NIST CSF- and CIS-aligned cybersecurity strategy and implementation roadmap for a international diamond marketing organisation in Botswana, successfully adopted by the CEO and executive management.
Project: ISO 200000 Certification
Sector: Chemical Industry
Region: North Africa
Developed a NIST CSF- and CIS-aligned cybersecurity strategy and implementation roadmap for a international diamond marketing organisation in Botswana, successfully adopted by the CEO and executive management.