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One Step Ahead

Governance, Risk and Compliance requirements are constantly changing. Navigating the complex world of Information Governance and regulatory obligations can challenge even the most experienced Data Protection Officers and IT Managers. The key is to stay proactive.

Evolve North’s One Step Ahead service is designed to help organisations manage GRC with clarity, confidence and expert guidance.

Why Choose One Step Ahead?

Proactive Support
Avoid last-minute scrambles. Our structured approach keeps you ahead of compliance requirements.
Comprehensive Coverage
Access a fully managed suite of services across 25 GRC practices, including Information Risk Management and Cyber Compliance.
Flexible, Cost-Effective Expertise
Benefit from over 20 years of experience without the need to hire full-time GRC staff or invest heavily in upskilling your team.

Why Evolve North?

Over two decades of GRC expertise
Flexible, scalable support
Clear, structured approach to compliance
Peace of mind for your organisation

How It Works

1. Build Your Service

Choose the services you need from our extensive offering. We offer a pick-and-mix model to suit your organisation’s priorities.

2. Service Kick-Off

Each annual engagement begins with a one-day planning and alignment workshop to set objectives and expectations.

3. Ongoing Review

Quarterly Service Reviews (QSRs) ensure progress is tracked and services remain aligned with your goals. Days can be reallocated between services as required.

4. Scale Up or Down

Your needs may change. We allow flexibility to increase or reduce support, reviewed at each QSR.

5. Service Go-Live

Our Go-Live Workshop ensures full alignment across service areas, owners and engagement cadence.
Includes:

All-up service review (services, owners, communications)
Roadmap for each workstream (Governance, Compliance, Assurance)

Enquire today about One Step Ahead – Call 01748 905 002 BOOK FREE CONSULTATION

One Step Ahead Services

Explore the full range of services available through our One Step Ahead programme.

Each service is designed to strengthen your organisation’s approach to Governance, Risk and Compliance, covering everything from information governance and risk management to cyber compliance and assurance. With over two decades of expertise, we provide practical, structured solutions that help you stay proactive and protected in an ever-changing regulatory landscape.

Governance

Artificial Intelligence

Practical governance for AI. Assess, manage and document AI risk while ensuring compliance with emerging standards and regulations

vCISO and vDPO Services

Flexible leadership for security and data protection. Access experienced CISO or DPO expertise without the cost of a full-time role

One Step Ahead

Stay ahead of regulatory change with proactive governance support. Annual reviews, risk improvement plans and board-level reporting

Microsoft 365 Compliance Tools

Unlock the compliance tools in Microsoft 365. Configure, manage and train your teams to use Purview, DLP and data governance features effectively

Information Risk Management

Identify, assess and manage information security risks. Structured frameworks and clear processes to support informed, confident decision-making

ISMS & Policy and Procedure

Develop and maintain an effective ISMS. Create policies and procedures that align with ISO 27001 and drive practical, sustainable security

Compliance

Defence Cyber Certification

Strengthen your cyber resilience with Defence Cyber Certification. Practical support to meet MOD standards and protect sensitive information

LOCS:23 Support

LOCS:23 is an ICO-approved GDPR certification for legal services. Align your security, governance, and data protection with expert support

PCI DSS Compliance Support

Expert guidance to meet PCI DSS requirements. Protect cardholder data, manage risk and maintain ongoing payment security compliance

Legal and Regulatory Controls

Ensure compliance with evolving UK regulations including DORA, NIS2 and GDPR. Practical, proportionate governance and control support

Cyber Essentials

Get certified with expert Cyber Essentials support from Evolve North. Improve cyber resilience and meet essential UK security standards

Cyber Assurance

Structured assessment and improvement against Cyber Assurance standards. Build confidence in your controls and demonstrate resilience

ISO 27001

Comprehensive support for ISO 27001 implementation and certification. Establish, improve and maintain an effective information security system

Assurance

Data Protection Health Check

Review your organisation’s data protection practices with Evolve North’s Data Health Check

Strategic GRC and Cyber Support

Strategic GRC and Cyber Support from Evolve North - proactive, expert guidance to strengthen resilience, manage risk, and maintain regulatory confidence

Cyber Security Solutions for SMBs

Right-sized cyber security support for SMEs. Strengthen resilience, meet essential standards and protect your organisation from evolving threats

Vulnerability Scanning

Identify and address system vulnerabilities early. Regular scanning provides clear, actionable insight to reduce cyber risk and improve resilience

Penetration Testing

Expose cyber risks before attackers do. Evolve North delivers expert penetration testing aligned with ISO 27001, GDPR, Cyber Essentials and more

Building a Training & Awareness Approach

Build a security-aware culture. Evolve North helps you design tailored training that reduces risk and boosts cyber resilience

Breach Management

Respond quickly and confidently to cyber incidents. Evolve North’s breach management services help you contain, investigate, and recover

Information Governance & Cyber Security Audits

Identify risks before they become incidents. Evolve North delivers expert-led audits aligned to cyber security and information governance best practice

Third Party Due Diligence

Assess and monitor supplier cyber risk. Structured due diligence to evaluate controls, review evidence and strengthen supply chain security

Cyber Incident Response Planning

Be ready before a breach. Evolve North helps you build actionable Cyber Incident Response Plans that protect your people, data, and reputation

Arrange a FREE Consultation

Evolve North’s One Step Ahead programme is designed to simplify Governance, Risk and Compliance for your organisation. In a free consultation, we’ll explain how our flexible service model works, outline the full range of GRC support available, and help you identify the areas that matter most to your business. Our goal is to give you clear, practical guidance so you can stay proactive, reduce risk, and maintain compliance with confidence.