Challenge:
With clients like Heathrow, AiQ is subject to stringent IT security standards and due diligence processes. Despite being a small-to-mid-sized company, AiQ needed to meet and exceed enterprise-level security requirements to confidently work with high-profile clients.
AiQ needed:
- Expert guidance on what IT systems and security measures were appropriate for a business of their size.
- To meet and exceed the IT security requirements set by enterprise-level clients.
- Confidence in responding to client due diligence questionnaires.
- Ongoing management and oversight of IT security so their internal team could focus on core consultancy work.
Solution:
AiQ partnered with Connect Systems to take full ownership of their IT security. Connect Systems assessed their infrastructure, identified gaps, and implemented best-practice security controls tailored to AiQ’s operational needs and client expectations. The team continues to manage AiQ’s IT security daily, ensuring systems remain robust, compliant and responsive to evolving threats.
Result:
- Significantly more secure and resilient IT systems
- Meeting and exceeding IT security requirements of clients.
- Confidence in passing due diligence reviews by clients like Heathrow.
- A long-term, trusted relationship with an expert IT security provider.
Rachel Mannering, Finance Director at AiQ, says, “The Connect Systems team are knowledgeable, proactive and our IT systems are significantly more secure and robust as a result. We have the confidence and assurance that we can meet and exceed the IT security requirements of our clients which is vital to our business. Our experience with Connect Systems has been very positive, the level of service has been excellent – we trust them completely with our IT security.”
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