Cyber governance for regulated teams

CYBERSECURITY & COMPLIANCE

Purpose-built governance for regulated teams

We serve as your virtual CISO. When required, we step into the designated security leadership role your rules call for. Example: a Qualified Individual under the FTC Safeguards Rule.

Our mission is to help regulated, mid-market organizations build and operate a defensible program. We do it with audit-ready evidence, without making it a second job for your team.

OUR SERVICES

What we deliver

  • vCISO Services: Strategic security leadership without full-time overhead
  • Accountable oversight: Designated security leadership (QI and similar roles when regulations require it)
  • Governance Programs: Written program, risk register, vendor oversight, incident readiness
  • Compliance Management: Audits, questionnaires, and export-ready evidence

Designed for regulated industries, built for practical operations.

Why teams choose Borealis

Regulated mid-market teams are in a tough spot. You are expected to meet enterprise-level security standards with limited time, headcount, and patience for busywork.

Regulatory focus

We map the program to the requirements you face: regulators, customer reviews, and industry frameworks. You do not run two separate security programs.

vCISO expertise

Get strategic security leadership without the overhead. We handle board reporting, risk decisions, and compliance strategy.

Accountable oversight

When a rule requires an accountable role (like a QI), we provide the oversight and the documentation trail that proves it’s being done.

How we build defensible programs

Our methodology transforms scattered security efforts into a cohesive governance program that stands up to scrutiny.

STEP 01

Assess current state

Map your current posture against the requirements that actually matter: regulators, customer reviews, and your chosen framework.

STEP 02

Design the program

Build the written program, risk methodology, and governance structure that fits your organization.

STEP 03

Implement governance

Establish oversight, reporting rhythms, and practical workflows that integrate with your day-to-day operations.

STEP 04

Operate continuously

Maintain evidence, handle audits, update for new requirements, and keep everything current in Aurora Command (the compliance portal).

Governance as a competitive advantage

While other teams scramble during audits and security reviews, our clients confidently export evidence packages and focus on running the business.

  • Respond to customer and partner questionnaires with confidence
  • Handle audits and exams without panic or delays
  • Demonstrate mature governance during M&A diligence
  • Reduce friction with insurers, vendors, and other third-party reviews (where applicable)
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Built by practitioners, for practitioners

Our team combines deep cybersecurity expertise with practical experience supporting regulated organizations. We’ve been where you are and built the systems that make governance sustainable.

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