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AI Governance & Cybersecurity Consulting | DISC InfoSec
AI Governance, ISO 42001 Consulting | DISC InfoSec
AI Governance and Cybersecurity Consulting for B2B SaaS and Financial Services
DISC InfoSec helps B2B SaaS, financial services, and AI companies build defensible cybersecurity and AI governance programs. We provide practical consulting for ISO 27001, ISO 42001, vCISO, AI governance, security risk management, and compliance readiness.
DISC InfoSec is a boutique AI governance and cybersecurity consultancy in the San Francisco Bay Area. We help B2B SaaS, fintech, and AI companies build security and AI management systems that survive an auditor, a customer security review, and a regulator — not just a checklist.
Most advisory firms treat compliance as documentation and AI governance as an afterthought bolted onto an ISMS. We build both as operating programs, because the evidence an auditor asks for in Stage 2 is produced by the program, not by the policy.
We help B2B SaaS and financial services firms achieve ISO 27001 and ISO 42001 readiness by publishing practitioner-level insight into what modern compliance actually requires — unlike generic advisories that treat compliance as a checkbox and AI governance as an afterthought.
Our comprehensive services include:
DISC InfoSec is an AI governance and cybersecurity consulting firm serving B2B SaaS and financial services organizations. We provide practical ISO 27001, ISO 42001, AI governance, vCAIO, and vCISO services led by CISSP, CISM, and PECB-certified consultants with 20+ years of experience. Our proven approach includes guiding clients to successful ISO 27001 certification, including a first-audit ISO 42001 certification.
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Build a Stronger Cybersecurity Program — Security strategy, governance structure, and a risk program that reduces real exposure and doesn't collapse the first time an engineer pushes back.
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Achieve ISO Certification with Confidence — ISO 27001 (ISMS), ISO 27701 (PIMS), and ISO 42001 (AIMS) — gap assessment through implementation, internal audit, and Stage 2.
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Scale Security Leadership with vCISO & vCAIO Services — Experienced security and AI governance leadership on a fractional basis, for companies that need the judgment without the executive headcount.
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Get Audit-Ready & Stay Compliant — SOC 2, NIST AI RMF, and EU AI Act readiness — assess, remediate, and maintain the controls, with the evidence trail already in place when the auditor arrives.
Before you scope an engagement, find out where you actually stand.
- ISO 42001 / AI Governance Maturity Calculator — 26 questions, six domains, CMMI-scored report
- ISO 27001 Gap Assessment — Annex A coverage against the 2022 control set
- ISO 42001 Gap Assessment — Annex A coverage against the 2023 control set
- EU AI Act Risk Classifier — determine your risk tier and obligations
- NIST AI RMF Gap Assessment — 33 controls across GOVERN, MAP, MEASURE, MANAGE
— AI Governance & ISO 42001 Consulting
— ISO 27001 & Information Security Management
— vCISO Services for B2B SaaS & Financial Services
— Cybersecurity Compliance & Risk Assessments
B2B SaaS & Financial Services: Stay Secure. Stay Compliant. Stay AI-Ready.
We help B2B SaaS and financial-services organizations strengthen cybersecurity, compliance, and AI governance—whether you’re an AI vendor or adopting AI internally.
Our approach aligns security and AI governance with ISO 27001, ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act, and Colorado AI Act requirements.
Bay Area expertise. San Francisco North Bay roots. Remote-friendly delivery nationwide.
Need to know where your security and AI governance gaps are? Let’s talk.
Who we work with
B2B SaaS platforms handling customer data under contractual security obligations. Financial services firms answering to examiners and enterprise procurement. AI companies that now need to prove governance to the same buyers who used to only ask about SOC 2.
Why DISC InfoSec
DISC InfoSec delivers practical cybersecurity, compliance, and AI governance solutions that help organizations reduce risk, meet regulatory requirements, and build customer trust. With deep experience in ISO 27001, ISO 42001, NIST, and GRC, we turn complex security requirements into actionable programs—helping you become audit-ready, resilient, and ready to win more business.
→ Schedule a Security & AI Governance Consultation Today
vCISO Roadmap: Know Gaps, Act, Certify Confidently
The mission of Virtual CISO (vCISO) service is to enhance and maintain your organization's cybersecurity posture and maturity. Our team of experts, with decade of experience in this field, excels in developing, implementing, and managing cybersecurity programs that align with your business strategy and
objectives.
Start with a gap assessment—know where you stand before you commit.
We offer discounted initial assessment based on various industry standards and regulations to demonstrate our value and identify possible areas for improvement. Potentially a roadmap for the to-be state.
Most companies don’t know their real security posture. Our assessments reveal gaps, quantify risk, and give the insights to plan certification—around 50% of clients achieve full certification within 12 months, with zero surprises.
A clear roadmap: every gap mapped to your framework, ranked by priority with effort estimates. Get a precise certification quote—scope and cost based on your actual environment. Practical improvements you can apply today, regardless of when you certify.
Take the first step: schedule your gap assessment today.
Partner with DISC InfoSec and achieve ISO 27001, ISO 42001, SOC 2, and AI compliance without hiring a full-time CISO to build a resilient security program that protects your business, safeguards your data, and ensures compliance with evolving regulations. Start today and stay secure tomorrow.
- B2B SaaS security compliance / SaaS compliance
- Financial services cybersecurity / fintech compliance
- M&A cybersecurity due diligence
- EU AI Act - NIST AI RMF - Colorado AI Act
- AI Governance, ISO 42001 & ISO 27001 Consulting
Frequently asked questions:
What is ISO 42001? ISO/IEC 42001:2023 is the international standard for an AI Management System (AIMS). It specifies requirements for governing the AI systems an organization develops or uses — risk assessment, impact assessment, lifecycle controls, and accountability — and is certifiable by an accredited body, the same way ISO 27001 is.
Do we need ISO 42001 if we already have ISO 27001? They cover different risks. ISO 27001 governs information security; ISO 42001 governs AI-specific harms — bias, opacity, unintended use, model lifecycle failure. They share a management-system structure, so an existing ISMS meaningfully shortens the ISO 42001 path, typically by reusing clause 4–10 infrastructure and roughly a third of the control work.
How long does ISO 42001 certification take? For an organization with a mature ISMS, four to six months from gap assessment to Stage 2 is realistic. Without one, plan on eight to twelve. The constraint is almost never policy drafting — it's accumulating operating evidence the auditor can sample.
What does a vCAIO do? A virtual Chief AI Officer owns AI governance the way a CISO owns security: policy, risk acceptance, vendor and model review, incident response for AI failures, and the reporting line to the board. Fractional, because most companies need the judgment a few days a month, not a full-time executive.
Where are you located? Petaluma, California, serving the San Francisco Bay Area and clients remotely across the US.
Ready to find out where you stand? Book a 30-minute readiness call → or run a free gap assessment →
Move Beyond Quick Fixes — Build Lasting Cybersecurity Resilience
Many cybersecurity services focus on short-term fixes—patching a vulnerability, running a one-time assessment, or checking a compliance box. While helpful, these one-off engagements leave organizations vulnerable to ever-evolving threats.
Our approach is different.
We deliver end-to-end cybersecurity programs that embed continuous risk management, proactive compliance, and strategic oversight into your daily operations. This transforms cybersecurity from a reactive chore into a core business function—aligned with your goals and integrated into your long-term planning.
For our clients, this means peace of mind and stronger resilience. For us, it means deeper partnerships, consistent value delivery, and a seat at the leadership table—not just behind the firewall.
We don’t just fix problems. We help you lead with security.
DISC InfoSec Group – Information Security & Compliance Services
Helping organizations reduce risk, achieve compliance, and earn trust.
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SOC 2 Readiness |
Gap analysis, controls mapping, evidence checklist |
4–6 weeks |
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ISO 27001/42001 Gap Assessment |
Baseline audit, roadmap, executive summary |
2–4 weeks |
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Startup Security Program |
Policies, risk register, awareness training |
3–6 weeks |
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⚙️ HOW We WORK
- Clear scope, fixed-fee options
- Hands-on, no jargon
- Aligned with your business goals
- Remote-friendly, fast onboarding
- Contact us today to build a security program that safeguards your future.
For more information, please reach out to us at info@deurainfosec.com ☎ +1(707) 998 5164
San Francisco Cybersecurity & AI Governance Consulting
- vCAIO / Virtual Chief AI Officer
- EU AI Act compliance / EU AI Act readiness
- NIST AI RMF (AI Risk Management Framework)
- Colorado AI Act
- VDR ISO 42001 certification — Case Study
- PECB Authorized Training Partner
- AICP, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001/42001 Lead Implementer
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Free AI Governance Assessment Tools
EU AI ACT Risk Calculator
The EU AI Act’s risk-based approach requires organizations to classify their AI systems into prohibited, high-risk, limited-risk, or minimal-risk categories. Our EU AI Act Risk Calculator walks you through the classification logic embedded in the regulation, asking targeted questions about your AI system’s purpose, deployment context, and potential impacts. The tool generates a detailed risk classification report with specific regulatory obligations based on your system’s risk tier. This isn’t just academic—misclassifying a high-risk system as limited-risk could result in substantial penalties under the Act.
ISO 42001 Gap Assessment
ISO 42001 represents the first international standard specifically for AI management systems, building on ISO 27001’s information security controls with 47 additional AI-specific requirements. Our gap assessment tool evaluates your current state against all ISO 42001 controls, identifying which requirements you already meet, which need improvement, and which require implementation from scratch. The assessment generates a prioritized roadmap showing exactly what work stands between your current state and certification readiness. For organizations already ISO 27001 certified, this tool highlights the incremental effort required for ISO 42001 compliance.
AI Governance Assessment Tool
Not every organization needs immediate ISO 42001 certification or EU AI Act compliance, but every organization deploying AI needs basic governance. Our AI Governance Assessment Tool evaluates your current practices across eight critical dimensions: AI inventory management, risk assessment processes, model documentation, bias testing, security controls, incident response, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement. The tool benchmarks your maturity level and provides specific recommendations for improvement, whether you’re just starting your governance journey or optimizing an existing program.
DISC Main Services
| ISO 27001/2 | TPRM | vCISO |
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Information Security Strategic Plan:
A well-defined information security strategic plan helps organizations reduce cyber risk, protect critical information, ensure regulatory compliance, and align security with business goals—creating resilience and a lasting competitive advantage.
An information security strategic plan include:
- Defining consistent and integrated methodologies for design, development and implementation;
- Detecting and resolving problems;
- Proactively making decisions to more efficiently deliver results;
- Eliminating redundancy to better support achievement of objectives;
- Planning and managing human resources, relying on external expertise when required to augment internal staff;
- Evolving into an organization where security is integrated as seamlessly as possible with applications, data, processes and workflows into a unified environment.
Build your security strategy on a solid foundation. Our gap assessment evaluates your current security posture against leading frameworks—including ISO 27001, ISO 42001, SOC 2, and NIST CSF—to identify gaps, prioritize improvements, and deliver a practical roadmap with clear ownership and measurable milestones.
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