Cyber Security Advisory
We translate cyber regulation into business resilience.
Strategic cyber advisory aligned with NCSA, NIA, ISO 27001 and international frameworks — delivered on-site, end-to-end.
Frameworks we deliver against
- NCSA
- NIA v3
- NCSS
- PDPPL
- ISO 27001
- ISO 22301
- ISO 42001
- NIST CSF
Eight advisory service lines
Advisory that moves the needle on maturity
One discipline per card — explore the detail, or take the whole programme end-to-end.
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Strategic Governance
ISO 27001 · NIA · NIST
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02
Regulatory Compliance & Audit
NIA · NCSS · PDPPL
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03
Third-Party Risk Management
TPRM · Vendor Lifecycle
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04
AI Governance & ISMS
ISO 42001 · NCSA AI
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05
Operational Resilience (BCP/DR)
ISO 22301 · BIA
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06
Cyber Security Awareness
Training · Campaigns
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07
IT Governance Design
ITGC · Accountability
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08
Cyber Risk Management
Risk · Treatment Plans
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Security Leadership
Strategic Governance
Elevating cybersecurity from a technical requirement to a business driver — through robust governance frameworks that are risk-based, measurable, and aligned with organizational objectives.
- ISO 27001
- NIAN
- IST CSF
Governance as a business driver
What's included
Current State & Maturity Assessment
Detailed evaluation of existing controls against ISO 27001, NIA and NIST to identify critical gaps and set a measurable baseline.
Cyber Security Strategic Roadmaps
Comprehensive roadmaps aligned with corporate strategy translating business goals into phased, prioritized execution plans.
Target Operating Model (TOM)
The organizational blueprint for the security function optimizing people, processes, physical and technology pillars.
Deliverables & Value
- Maturity scorecard with gap heat-map
- Multi-year strategic roadmap & KPIs
- Security TOM with RACI & capability map
- Board-ready governance charter
- Quantifiable maturity uplift
Regulatory Assurance
Regulatory Compliance & Audit Assurance
Expert consulting to meet NIA, NCSS, Data Classification and PDPPL requirements from initial gap analysis through implementation to final audit readiness.
- NIA
- NCSS
- PDPPL
- ISO 27001
- ISO 22301
What's included
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Internal Audits
Detailed audits across Cyber Security, ITGC and Financial ITGC with dedicated on-site Stage 1 and Stage 2 support.
02
External Audit & Remediation Support
On-site documentation review, SPOC training and real-time technical liaison during NIA, ISO 27001 and ISO 22301 assessments.
03
Internal Audits
Detailed audits across Cyber Security, ITGC and Financial ITGC with dedicated on-site Stage 1 and Stage 2 support.
Deliverables & Value
What the client walks away with
- Gap assessment with remediation plan
- Policy & procedure library
- Audit-ready evidence repository
- SPOC training & mock-audit walkthroughs
- Certification achieved or sustained
Supply-Chain Security
Third-Party Risk Management
End-to-end frameworks that align third-party security practices with NIA v3, ISO 27001 and the Qatar 2022 Cybersecurity Framework — full visibility across your vendor ecosystem.
- NIA v3
- ISO 27001
- Qatar 2022 CSF
Visibility across your vendor ecosystem
What's included
Vendor Discovery & Categorization
Identify and categorize every vendor across the supply chain — full visibility into the third-party ecosystem.
Critical Vendor & Contractual Controls
Identification of critical vendors and embedding of security requirements into SOWs in partnership with legal teams.
Due Diligence & Lifecycle Assessment
Third-party assessments via due-diligence frameworks, plus communications, training and awareness for the vendor lifecycle.
- Risk-tiered vendor inventory
- TPRM framework & questionnaires
- Contractual security clauses library
- Per-vendor due-diligence reports
- Continuous monitoring playbook
Responsible AI Adoption
AI Governance & ISMS Integration
End-to-end implementation of ISO/IEC 42001 (AIMS) — the ethical guardrails and technical controls for responsible AI adoption, aligned with NCSA Qatar’s AI guidelines.
- ISO 42001
- NCSA AI
- NIA
- NCSS
- ISO 27001
What's included
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AIMS Strategy & ISO 42001 Implementation
Full-lifecycle deployment of ISO/IEC 42001:2023, mapped onto existing NIA, NCSS and ISO 27001 controls for a unified controls list.
02
NCSA AI Adoption Advisory
Advisory on implementing NCSA Qatar’s Guidelines for Secure Adoption and Usage of AI.
03
AI Maturity, Readiness & Impact Assessment
Specialized impact assessments required by ISO 42001 and training for responsible users on the standard’s normative requirements.
Deliverables & Value
What the client walks away with
- IT governance operating model
- Decision rights & RACI matrix
- Committee charters & cadence
- Policy hierarchy & document map
- Operational execution dashboard
Why it matters
Regulation is the floor.
Resilience is the goal.
We don’t stop at the audit. Every engagement is delivered on-site and built to keep your critical functions running — long after the certificate is framed.
24/7 operational readiness
RTO
defined
RPO
targeted
BIA
validated
Business Continuity
Operational Resilience (BCP / DR)
Resilient Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery strategies validated through Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and real-world tabletop simulations — keeping critical functions running through disruption.
- ISO 22301
- NIA
- NCSS
ISO 22301 Strategy & BIA
BCP/DR plans aligned with ISO 22301, including BIA sessions that map recovery priorities directly to your critical assets.
Data Center BCP/DR Implementation
On-site setup of business continuity and disaster recovery infrastructure with technical redundancy and tested failover.
Crisis Management & Drills
Targeted training for stakeholders and end-users; tabletop exercises and real-time drills for validated readiness.
Deliverables & Value
- IT governance operating model
- Decision rights & RACI matrix
- Committee charters & cadence
- Policy hierarchy & document map
- Operational execution dashboard
Human Risk & Culture
Cyber Security Awareness
Training programs tailored to your specific risk profile, fully aligned with NCSA Qatar requirements and international cybersecurity standards — driving behavioral change, not just compliance.
- NCSA Qatar
- ISO 27001
- NIST
Risk-Aligned Training Programs
Training modules tailored to your specific risk profile, aligned with NCSA Qatar and international standards.
Strategic Assessment
Reviews of existing training practices and awareness tools; specialized sessions for end-users and executive management.
Awareness Campaigns
Full-scale Cybersecurity Awareness Months with interactive gaming, expert panels and high-engagement activities.
Deliverables & Value
- Role-based training curricula
- Phishing simulation programme
- Executive briefing decks
- Awareness campaign calendar
- Measurable behavior-change metrics
Operating Model & Controls
IT Governance Design
Evaluation and design of IT governance structures that ensure clear accountability, alignment with business objectives, and consistent operational execution against regulatory requirements.
- COBIT
- ISO 27001
- NIA
Clear accountability, embedded on-site
What's included
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Governance Structure Design
Design of IT governance structures ensuring clear accountability, decision rights, and alignment with business objectives.
02
On-Site Implementation
End-to-end on-site implementation services to embed governance practices and ensure regulatory requirements are met.
03
Operational Execution Reviews
Periodic reviews to verify that governance structures translate into consistent operational execution and control effectiveness.
Deliverables & Value
- IT governance operating model
- Decision rights & RACI matrix
- Committee charters & cadence
- Policy hierarchy & document map
- Operational execution dashboard
Enterprise Risk
Cyber Risk Management
Identify, assess and treat cyber risk in a structured, repeatable way translating threat landscape into prioritized, business-aligned risk treatment that boards can act on.
- ISO 31000
- NIST RMF
- NIA
What's included
Risk Framework & Methodology
Design and implementation of a cyber risk framework aligned with ISO 31000 and NIST — covering identification, assessment, treatment and monitoring.
Risk Assessments & Register
Detailed cyber risk assessments mapped to business processes, threats and vulnerabilities — captured in a living risk register.
Risk Treatment & Reporting
Prioritized treatment plans with owners and timelines, plus board-ready risk reporting that connects cyber risk to business impact.
Deliverables & Value
What the client walks away with
- Cyber risk framework & methodology
- Living cyber risk register
- Prioritized risk treatment plans
- Board-level risk dashboards
- Risk appetite & tolerance statements
Why AISS
Three reasons clients trust us on-site
Regulator-fluent
Deep, current command of Qatar's NCSA landscape — NIA, NCSS, PDPPL and beyond.
On-site delivery
Embedded advisors working alongside your teams — not remote-only, transactional consulting.
Outcome-driven
Measurable maturity uplift, mapped to KPIs your board can see — not just documents.
Talk to us
Ready to assess your cyber posture?
Book a discovery call and we’ll map your regulatory obligations to a measurable resilience roadmap — on-site, end-to-end.
- +974 4421 2116
- Commercial Buzwair, Al Mansoura, Doha, Qatar