Security Governance & Program Design

Build a clear, defensible, and business-aligned security governance program that defines accountability, supports regulatory compliance, and scales with your organization.

Why Security Governance Matters

Many organizations invest heavily in security tools but lack a clear governance structure to guide decision-making, accountability, and oversight. Without governance, security becomes fragmented, reactive, and difficult to defend during audits or incidents.

Falcon Oaks helps organizations design security governance programs that connect cyber security, risk management, and compliance directly to business objectives.

  • Clear ownership and accountability
  • Consistent decision-making structures
  • Regulator- and audit-ready governance
  • Alignment with business strategy

What We Deliver

We design practical security governance programs tailored to your organization’s size, industry, risk profile, and regulatory obligations. Our approach focuses on clarity, usability, and defensibility.

  • Security governance frameworks
  • Policy and standards architecture
  • Roles, responsibilities, and RACI models
  • Committee structures and reporting lines
  • Integration with enterprise risk management

Key Deliverables

Our deliverables are designed to be immediately usable, auditable, and sustainable—not shelfware.

  • Security governance operating model
  • Information security policies and standards
  • Governance charters and mandates
  • Executive and board reporting templates
  • Implementation and maturity roadmap

Who This Service Is For

This service is ideal for organizations that need structure, clarity, and defensibility in their security programs.

  • Organizations formalizing their security program
  • Regulated or audit-bound organizations
  • Companies preparing for ISO, SOC 2, or regulatory reviews
  • Leadership teams seeking clearer oversight

How We Approach Governance Design

A structured approach focused on clarity, practicality, and long-term effectiveness.

01

Discovery

Understand your business model, risks, and regulatory context.

02

Assessment

Evaluate existing governance structures and gaps.

03

Design

Create a tailored governance framework and policy structure.

04

Validation

Ensure alignment with regulatory and audit expectations.

05

Enablement

Support leadership and teams in adopting the model.

06

Evolution

Adjust governance as risks and regulations evolve.

Build a Security Program That Holds Up Under Scrutiny

Speak with our experts to design a governance structure that is clear, defensible, and aligned with how your organization operates.