Advisec
Cyber Resilience. Trusted Advice.

Independent advisory for organizations navigating today's complex cyber and regulatory landscape. We deliver CISO-as-a-Service, DPO-as-a-Service, OT Security, and comprehensive Governance, Risk & Compliance solutions tailored to your organization's unique needs.

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Who We Are

Advisec is an independent cybersecurity advisory firm that helps organizations strengthen their governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) capabilities while building long-term cyber resilience. We don't just identify risks—we empower leadership teams to make informed, strategic decisions that protect what matters most.

We bridge the gap between strategic leadership and technical execution, serving as trusted advisors who translate complex cyber threats into actionable business strategy. Our approach is rooted in practical experience across diverse sectors and challenging environments, from boardrooms to control rooms.

Our DNA
Independent & Vendor-Neutral

Unbiased recommendations aligned with your best interests, free from product agendas

Cross-Sector Expertise

Deep experience spanning Critical Infrastructure, Utilities, Finance, Manufacturing, Aviation, Government, and Healthcare

IT & OT Experience

Proven expertise across both IT and OT environments, from enterprise networks to industrial control systems

What We Do

Our services are designed to provide organizations with flexible, high-impact cybersecurity leadership and expertise—whether you need ongoing strategic guidance or specialized support for critical initiatives. Each engagement is tailored to your organization's maturity level, industry requirements, and business objectives.

CISO-as-a-Service

On-demand cybersecurity leadership that scales with your needs—from comprehensive strategy design and security program execution to crisis management and board reporting. Get C-suite level expertise without the overhead of a full-time executive.

  • Security program development and maturity
  • Board and executive reporting
  • Incident response leadership
  • Strategic roadmap development
DPO-as-a-Service

Expert privacy governance and GDPR compliance guidance. We serve as your designated Data Protection Officer, ensuring data protection by design, managing regulatory communications, and building privacy-first organizational culture.

  • GDPR compliance and gap assessments
  • Privacy impact assessments (PIAs)
  • Data governance framework design
  • Regulatory authority liaison
Board & C-Suite Advisory

Trusted counsel to executive leadership teams. We help boards and C-suite executives understand cyber risk in business terms, make confident investment decisions, and build resilience into corporate strategy and governance.

  • Cyber risk oversight and reporting
  • Strategic investment guidance
  • Crisis preparedness and simulation
  • Regulatory compliance briefings
Governance, Risk & Compliance

We build and mature your governance and compliance capabilities across leading frameworks and regulations. Our expertise ensures you not only meet regulatory requirements but leverage compliance as a strategic advantage that strengthens operational resilience, builds stakeholder trust, and creates competitive differentiation.

Whether you're preparing for NIS2 implementation, pursuing ISO certification, or navigating DORA requirements, we provide end-to-end support from gap analysis through certification and ongoing maintenance.

Risk & Security Advisory

We help you transform risk management from a compliance checkbox into a strategic enabler that drives business value and competitive advantage. Our approach integrates risk management with business strategy, ensuring security investments deliver measurable outcomes and support organizational objectives.

01
Enterprise Risk Frameworks

Design and implement enterprise-wide and operational risk management frameworks that align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices including ISO 31000 and NIST RMF.

02
Maturity Assessments

Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity maturity assessments against industry benchmarks and best practices to identify gaps, prioritize improvements, and demonstrate progress to stakeholders.

03
Strategic Roadmaps

Develop prioritized security posture improvement roadmaps with clear milestones, resource requirements, budget estimates, and expected outcomes that balance risk reduction with business enablement.

04
Third-Party Risk

Build robust third-party risk management programs to assess, monitor, and mitigate supply chain and vendor security risks throughout the vendor lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.

05
Policy & Controls

Design comprehensive policy frameworks and control architectures tailored to your organization's risk appetite, operational context, and regulatory obligations with clear governance and accountability.

OT & Industrial Cybersecurity

Protecting the operational environments that keep society running—from power generation and water treatment to manufacturing and transportation systems. We understand that in OT environments, safety and availability take precedence, and security controls must be implemented without disrupting critical operations.

Our OT security practice combines deep technical expertise with practical operational experience, ensuring security measures enhance rather than hinder industrial processes. We've worked across sectors including energy, utilities, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure to secure industrial control systems, SCADA networks, and smart manufacturing environments.

OT Risk Assessments

Comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessments aligned with IEC 62443 and NIST frameworks, specifically designed for operational technology environments with consideration for safety systems and operational constraints.

Asset Visibility & Monitoring

Implement asset discovery and network monitoring solutions that provide visibility across IT/OT convergence points and industrial networks without disrupting operations or compromising safety.

Incident Response Readiness

Develop and test industrial incident response capabilities tailored to the unique challenges of operational technology environments, including coordination with safety teams and regulatory authorities.

Secure IIoT Integration

Guide secure integration of Industrial IoT and smart systems while maintaining operational safety and reliability, ensuring new technologies don't introduce unacceptable risk to production environments.

OT Security Training

Specialized cybersecurity training programs designed for engineers and operators working in industrial environments, covering secure operational practices and threat awareness specific to OT systems.

Training & Awareness

We believe that people are your strongest control. Our training programs empower every level of your organization—from the boardroom to the control room—with the knowledge and skills needed to build lasting cyber resilience. Each program is customized to the audience's role, responsibilities, and technical background, ensuring relevance and practical applicability.

Beyond one-time training sessions, we help organizations build sustainable security awareness cultures through ongoing education programs, simulated exercises, and measurable behavior change initiatives. Our approach focuses on building security champions at every organizational level who can make informed decisions in their daily work.

Board & C-Suite

Cyber risk governance, crisis communication strategies, understanding leadership responsibilities and legal obligations, and making informed security investment decisions.

  • Cybersecurity oversight fundamentals
  • Understanding emerging threats
  • Crisis management simulations
  • Regulatory compliance obligations
Operational & Technical Teams

Advanced incident response procedures, enterprise risk management practices, ISO/IEC 27001 implementation fundamentals, and security operations best practices.

  • Security architecture principles
  • Incident detection and response
  • Risk assessment methodologies
  • Control implementation guidance
OT Engineers & Operators

OT security fundamentals, IEC 62443 awareness training, secure operational practices for industrial control systems, and recognizing threats specific to operational environments.

  • ICS/SCADA security basics
  • Safe operational procedures
  • Anomaly recognition
  • Emergency response protocols
Why Choose Advisec

In an increasingly complex threat landscape where regulatory requirements are expanding and cyber risks are evolving faster than ever, organizations need more than tactical security solutions—they need strategic partners who understand both technology and business. Advisec brings together over two decades of expertise helping organizations build resilience that protects operations, reputation, and long-term value.

Two Decades of Expertise

Over 20 years of hands-on cybersecurity, governance, and risk management experience across complex environments, from critical infrastructure to healthcare, giving you battle-tested wisdom.

Critical Sector Knowledge

Deep expertise in critical infrastructure, manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services—sectors where security failures have serious consequences and regulatory scrutiny is intense.

Independent & Pragmatic

Vendor-neutral guidance focused on practical, results-driven solutions that fit your organization's reality and resources, not commission-driven product recommendations.

Strategic to Technical

We bridge the gap between strategy, compliance, and technical resilience—translating between boardroom and server room so everyone understands the risks and solutions.

Our mission is to help organizations achieve cyber resilience through trusted, independent advice that protects your business, your people, and your future.

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Marc Samson
Founder & Principal Consultant

📧 info@advisec.be
🌐 www.advisec.be
🔗 linkedin.com/in/marcsamsonit

Advisec — Cyber Resilience. Trusted Advice.