Compliance

Continuous Improvement & Accountability

Clear accountability sits at the heart of good governance, security, and operational resilience. Whether you’re working towards certification, responding to regulatory requirements, or simply aiming to reduce risk, it’s important to demonstrate that responsibilities are clear, controls are in place, and risks are actively managed.

Technica helps you put the proper structure in place for accountability, so compliance supports your business. We work with you to embed security, risk, and compliance into everyday decision-making, so it becomes part of how your organisation operates, not just something that exists on paper.

Compliance isn’t a one-off exercise. Threats change, regulations evolve, and organisations grow, which means controls and processes need to evolve too.

We help you build a simple, sustainable cycle of review and improvement, so your security and compliance remain effective over time. This reduces risk, strengthens resilience, and ensures you’re better prepared for audits, incidents, and change without last-minute scrambles or unnecessary disruption.

ISO/IEC 27001 – Information Security Management

The international standard for managing information security risk.
Core certification for security and governance.
Critical for clients in financial services, legal, and professional services.

ISO 22301 – Business Continuity Management

Demonstrates operational resilience and effective disaster recovery planning.

ISO 22301 – Business Continuity Management

Demonstrates operational resilience and effective disaster recovery planning.

ISO 9001 – Quality Management

Shows service consistency and process maturity.
Useful for clients who evaluate vendors for quality assurance.

ISO/IEC 27017 – Cloud Security Controls

Best-practice controls for securing cloud-hosted services.

ISO/IEC 27018 – Cloud Privacy and Personal Data Protection

Protects personally identifiable information in cloud environments.
Necessary for GDPR and EU client-facing services.

DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act)

Mandatory EU regulation for financial services operational resilience.

Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus

UK government-backed cybersecurity standards for baseline and advanced technical controls.
Protects organisations from common online threats (malware, phishing, ransomware).

IASME Cyber Assurance Level 1 and Level 2

Comprehensive, flexible, and affordable way to achieve cyber resilience, aligning your organisation with global data protection and privacy regulations.

Frequently askedquestions

Do we need all of these certifications?

No. Most organisations only need one or two frameworks relevant to their sector, clients, and risk profile. We help you identify what matters and avoid unnecessary work.

Are these frameworks only for large or regulated organisations?

No. Many small and mid-sized organisations now need to demonstrate cyber security and resilience to clients, insurers, and partners, even when not formally regulated.

Is compliance just documentation and policies?

It shouldn’t be. Effective compliance reflects how your organisation actually operates and reduces real risk; it’s not just paperwork.

Can Technica manage this for us?

Yes. We offer full management, ongoing support, or light-touch guidance, depending on your internal capabilities and preferences.

How long does it take?

It depends on your starting point and the framework you use. Some improvements take weeks, others take months. We’ll always give you a realistic timeline.

Will this disrupt our business?

Our approach is designed to minimise disruption and integrate with your existing processes wherever possible.

Not sure what applies to you?

Get in touch, and we’ll help you make sense of security, compliance, and resilience in a way that fits your business.