Security Management Systems Consulting
From formal requirements to operational, auditable and sustainable processes
We provide consultancy for the design, implementation and operation of security management systems, built as practical programs, oriented towards demonstrable results and continuous improvement. Our approach does not stop at documentation, but aims to ensure that the systems function effectively in daily operations and support business decisions.
We build end-to-end management systems: we define the framework, put it into operation, and make it sustainable in the long term, so that the organization is permanently audit-ready, not just punctually prepared for certification or assessment.
Our offer
Sectio Aurea consultancy means clarity, structure and control in a field dominated by complexity and risk.
We do not deliver generic recommendations or theoretical documentation, but applicable systems, processes and decisions, built on the reality of your organization.
Our approach connects security, compliance, and governance requirements with business objectives, so that security becomes a tool for control and resilience, not a cost or formal obligation.
Our offer
CISO on Demand brings multiple benefits to your organization, including:
Decisions based on risk, not perceptions or external pressures
Management can prioritize investments and security measures based on business impact and consciously assumed risks.
Reducing exposure to incidents, sanctions and operational disruptions
Problems are systematically prevented and incidents are managed in a controlled manner, with minimal impact on operations and reputation.
Increased trust from authorities, auditors, customers and partners
You demonstrate maturity, control, and responsibility, essential elements in commercial relationships and regulated ecosystems.
What we actually do for your organization
We intervene directly in your organization's structure, processes, and decisions to build real control over security and compliance, not just formal deliverables.
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We define and implement management systems (ISMS, DPMS, GRC). We build management systems adapted to your real business context, aligned with applicable standards and regulations, so that they can be operated daily and supported in the long term.
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We document IT/OT architecture, processes and real data flows. We map infrastructure, interdependencies and critical flows exactly as they work in practice, not as they appear in presentations, providing the necessary basis for risk analysis, audit and continuity.
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We build and operate risk and control management. We define methodologies, perform risk analyses and implement controls proportional to the business impact, so that risks are consciously managed and decisions are documented and assumed.
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We prepare the organization for audits, evaluations and external controls. We ensure the structuring of evidence, the traceability of decisions and the maturity of processes, so that the audit becomes a natural check, not a stressful or reactive exercise.
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We integrate security requirements into daily processes and management decisions. We ensure that security and compliance are part of the way the organization operates, not a separate set of rules that are difficult to enforce or circumvent in practice.
Everything we deliver is traceable, verifiable and usable, both for management and audit, authorities or partners.
Our offer
The Sectio Aurea approach is structured, pragmatic and oriented towards real results, not theory or useless documentation.
We design the management framework adapted to your organization
We define the governance structure, processes, policies and controls proportionate to your size and complexity.
The framework is built to be applicable in practice, not just according to a standard or requirements.
We implement and operationalize processes and controls
We put into operation what has been defined: clear responsibilities, workflows, tools and control mechanisms.
We ensure that processes are understood, used and integrated into daily activity.
We monitor and adjust, for efficient and audit-ready systems
We define indicators, monitoring mechanisms, internal audit and management reviews.
The systems thus remain effective over time, adaptable to changes and permanently prepared for audits or external evaluations.
CISO on Demand brings multiple benefits to your organization, including:
What does our consultancy cover?
We deliver complete implementations, aligned with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and internal group requirements:
defining the context of the organization, stakeholders and scope;
establishing governance: roles, responsibilities and involvement of top management;
design and operation of risk management (methodology, analyses, treatment plans);
developing the Statement of Applicability (SoA) and security objectives;
coherent integration of policies, procedures and controls;
monitoring effectiveness through KPI/KRI, internal audit, management reviews and corrective actions.
The result is a functional ISMS, used daily, not a set of documents "for the auditor".
We approach GDPR compliance in a structured, demonstrable and operational way:
documenting real processes and data flows;
building and operating the complete set of DPMS elements: policies, procedures, registers and forms;
Register of processing activities (art. 30);
data subject rights management (SAR);
data retention and deletion, international transfers;
relationship with proxies and DPA agreements;
incident and data breach management (art. 33–34);
carrying out DPIA/PIA and risk analyses correlated with concrete treatment measures.
Conformity thus becomes usable on a daily basis, not just defensive or formal.
Preparation and alignment for TISAX
We support organizations in preparing for TISAX assessments, using the same management discipline and the same accounting principles:
alignment of controls and processes with the requirements of the scheme;
clarification of internal and external responsibilities;
building the evidence package required by the evaluators;
integrating TISAX requirements into ISMS and supply chain security.
TISAX project experience allows us to calibrate deliverables exactly to evaluators' expectations, reducing the risk of non-conformities and re-evaluations.
Responsibility assumed for what we recommend and implement
We only propose measures that we can support and operationalize in the context of your organization.
We get involved until the solutions actually work, not just until the documents are delivered.
Quality as a principle, not as a promise
The name Sectio Aurea reflects our philosophy: balance, rigor and harmony.
We deliver little and well, with attention to detail, consistency and measurable impact.
That's why most clients recommend us and choose to continue working with us long-term.
Our offer
Because we deliver what remains after the audit, not just what looks good during it.
No unnecessary steps. No decorative deliverables. Just real control and demonstrable results.
I have worked directly with critical infrastructures, regulated organizations, and environments with major operational impact.
We understand real constraints, not just theoretical requirements in standards or regulations.
Clear, decision-oriented language, not unnecessarily technical
We translate technical risks into business impact, easy to understand for management and the board.
Thus, decisions are made informed, quickly and responsibly, without ambiguities or technical overload.
Responsibility assumed for what we recommend and implement
We only propose measures that we can support and operationalize in the context of your organization.
We get involved until the solutions actually work, not just until the documents are delivered.
Quality as a principle, not as a promise
The name Sectio Aurea reflects our philosophy: balance, rigor and harmony.
We deliver little and well, with attention to detail, consistency and measurable impact.
That's why most clients recommend us and choose to continue working with us long-term.
Sectio Aurea Team – real experience, not theory
Sectio Aurea consulting is delivered exclusively by senior professionals with hands-on experience in large, critical, and regulated organizations. We work with people who have been directly involved in real security decisions, incident management, complex audits, and compliance programs, not just writing policies or reports.
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Experts with real operational experience, not "slideware" consultants. Our team has worked in environments where security has a direct impact on business continuity and operations. This experience translates into pragmatic, tested and sustainable solutions, applicable in the real life of the organization.
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Direct coordination at the founder level. All projects are directly coordinated by Mădălin Bratu, founder of Sectio Aurea, who is actively involved in every stage of the collaboration. This involvement ensures coherence in decisions, clarity in recommendations, and deliverables that are relevant to management, not just theoretically correct.
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No delegation to junior consultants for critical projects. We do not outsource responsibility or fragment sensitive projects. Clients work directly with senior specialists, able to quickly understand the context and make informed decisions.
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Context-specific solutions, not standard templates. Each intervention is calibrated to the maturity level, industry, and real business objectives of the organization. Security thus becomes a support for decision and continuity, not a bureaucratic burden or a formal exercise.
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Consulting that is immediately applicable and easy to sustain over time. We deliver results that can be used immediately and sustained in relations with management, auditors and authorities. The focus is on real control, clarity and long-term resilience.
CISO as a Service - NIS Management Consulting
The quality of the services delivered has always been more important than the volume of projects. For this reason, our client relationships are built on trust, transparency, and concrete, demonstrable results over time.
Every organization we have worked with can directly confirm the quality of the deliverables, the professionalism of the team and the real value brought to the projects. Our references are not generic statements, but assumed recommendations, which can be validated upon request through direct contact with the beneficiaries.
For us, the most relevant proof of excellence are long-term partnerships and recommendations from executive management, IT directors and security leaders, who choose to continue collaborating with Sectio Aurea beyond a one-off project.
What are we doing?
Our NIS consulting services support organizations in implementing a complete operational security and compliance framework, aligned with the requirements of the NIS Directive and NIS2. The approach is an integrated one, focused on reducing business risk, operational continuity and demonstrating compliance to authorities and partners.
Documenting the IT and OT architecture and the ecosystem of relationships
Securing administrative accounts and critical access, with monitoring, auditing, and strict control over privileges with major impact on the infrastructure.
Inventory and classify IT and OT assets to gain complete visibility into the infrastructure and base security decisions on real risk, not assumptions.
Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
Assessing critical processes and technology dependencies to align cybersecurity with the organization's continuity and resilience objectives.
Cyber risk management
Integrated risk governance, which connects technical risks with financial, operational and reputational impact, in a language relevant to management.
Problem management and continuous improvement
Analyzing the root causes of recurring incidents and transforming them into structural measures to strengthen security and operational processes.
Operational incident management
Ensuring service continuity through clear incident management processes, with defined responsibilities, controlled escalation and full traceability.
Security incident management
Detection, response and reporting of cyber incidents in accordance with NIS/NIS2 requirements, including integration with SOC, CSIRT and notification obligations.
Vulnerability management
Identifying, prioritizing, and addressing vulnerabilities based on business risk, with defining security baselines and continuously reducing the attack surface.
Security Indicator Reporting (KPI/KRI)
Defining and reporting relevant indicators for compliance, audit and executive decision-making, supported by clear and measurable evidence.
Exception management and risk acceptance
Controlled process for deviations from security policies, with risk assessment, formal approval and responsibility assumed at the business level.
Security awareness
Awareness programs that transform employees from a vulnerable point into an active element of cyber resilience, adapted to roles and risk level.
Identity and Access Governance (IGA)
Centralized control of digital identities and access rights, to reduce the risk of unauthorized access and respect the "least privilege" principle.
Business continuity and SLA management
Aligning continuity and recovery plans with NIS requirements, ensuring operational resilience and compliance with contractual commitments.
Supply chain risk management
Governance of critical supplier performance and compliance, including integration of security and NIS requirements into contractual relationships.
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