Clarity, structure and policies that help you move fast and stay compliant

Strong governance is not about red tape. It is about making sure your team knows what is expected, your systems are under control, and your business can scale without falling into risk.

At LeftBrain, we help growing businesses put the right security governance and regulatory advisory processes in place — without turning everything into a paperwork exercise.

We give you clear policies, smart frameworks and practical advice that keeps you on track and audit-ready.

What is governance and regulatory advisory?

Governance is about how your organisation manages access, usage and behaviour across systems.

It defines the rules that protect your business — from who gets access to what, to how devices are used, to how data is shared or stored.

Regulatory advisory is the support we give you to meet the standards expected by clients, insurers and certifying bodies — from Cyber Essentials to ISO 27001.

We help you:

• Write and implement key security policies
• Align with regulatory frameworks
• Understand which standards apply to your business
• Respond to client due diligence questionnaires
• Build foundations that support long-term compliance

This is not legal advice — it is clear, operational guidance to help you get governance right.

Why governance matters

Many small businesses grow quickly and let policies catch up later. That works until:

• A client asks for your security documentation
• A supplier needs proof you take data protection seriously
• You apply for Cyber Essentials or ISO 27001
• A team member makes a mistake you cannot trace
• An investor flags missing controls during due diligence

Good governance avoids these problems by putting the right guardrails in place from the start.

What we deliver

LeftBrain provides the guidance and documentation you need to operate securely, responsibly and with confidence.

Security policy advisory

We help you define and document key policies, such as:

• Acceptable Use Policy
• Access Control Policy
• Information Security Policy
• AI Usage Policy
• Third Party and Supplier Security Policy
• Device and Remote Working Policy
• Clear Desk and Clear Screen Policy
• Cloud Security Policy

We tailor these to your business — not generic templates.

Risk and compliance alignment

We help you:

• Understand what is required for Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001 or GDPR
• Review existing documents and fill the gaps
• Create an internal governance plan that is realistic and trackable
• Build confidence with clients, investors and your internal team

Culture-first implementation

We do not just hand you PDFs. We work with you to:

• Explain policies to your team
• Align governance to your day-to-day operations
• Make adoption easy through systems like Notion or Google Workspace
• Assign ownership and review cycles so things stay relevant

Common triggers for governance support

You might not need a full security team — but you probably still need guidance if:

• You are bidding for work with enterprise clients
• You are being asked to complete due diligence or security reviews
• You are preparing for a security certification
• You do not currently have written policies in place
• You want to reduce risk before it becomes an issue

We help you formalise the things you are already doing — and fix the gaps before they become liabilities.

What this unlocks for your business

For leadership

• Clear risk posture and responsibilities
• Confidence in board, investor and client conversations
• A professional foundation for growth

For operations and HR

• Practical frameworks to onboard and train staff
• Clarity around what is allowed and what is not
• Fewer internal misunderstandings and support issues

For IT and security leads

• Aligned technical controls and documentation
• Support for audits, certifications and supplier assessments
• Confidence that policy and practice match

For compliance teams

• Documents mapped to frameworks
• Review processes and version control
• Fewer last-minute scrambles before audits

Why LeftBrain

We know that most growing businesses do not need an internal GRC department.

What they do need is smart, straightforward governance support that works at their stage.

We bring:

• Experience advising scaleups and creative teams
• A clear view of what is required for Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001 and GDPR
• Support writing policies that reflect how your team actually works
• Documentation that is stored, shared and reviewed — not buried and forgotten

“The work LeftBrain has done for our Cyber Essentials certification in such a short space of time is critical and impressive. They are super proactive and reliable and as a fully digital company we feel we are standing on very solid and secure foundations.”