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Risk & Compliance Reviews

Navigate complexity with clarity and confidence

At Capability Wise, we help organisations operate with confidence in regulated, high-stakes environments. Risk and compliance are never just legal obligations — they shape reputation, resilience, and the ability to deliver trusted services.

Our consultants specialise in short, focused engagements that deliver practical outcomes. We combine a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks with hands-on experience in technology, operations, and change management. The result: risk insights that are clear, prioritised, and actionable.

How We Work

Every engagement follows a simple but effective structure:

  1. Discovery
    We rapidly map your environment, obligations, and existing controls. This may involve reviewing documentation, interviewing stakeholders, and benchmarking against relevant frameworks or standards.
  2. Assessment
    We identify key risks, assess likelihood and impact, and analyse the effectiveness of current mitigations.
  3. Prioritisation
    Not all risks are equal. We provide a structured view of where to focus resources first, ensuring quick wins and long-term protection.
  4. Action Planning
    We recommend practical, proportionate steps that can be embedded into business-as-usual. Our focus is on achievable improvements that balance compliance with efficiency.

Areas of Expertise

Our risk and compliance work spans the domains most critical to modern organisations:

Regulatory & Compliance Risk

  • Navigating government and industry requirements
  • Alignment with licensing, accreditation, and statutory obligations
  • Practical interpretation of layered frameworks (local, national, and international)

Cybersecurity & Data Governance

  • Benchmarking against ISO 27001/27701 and Australian ISM
  • Identifying vulnerabilities in systems, processes, and data handling
  • Advising on privacy, information security, and trust-by-design

Digital Transformation & Technology Risk

  • Risk assessments for SaaS adoption and cloud migration
  • Evaluating digital experience initiatives and platform modernisation
  • Integrating compliance requirements into agile delivery and DevOps

Contract & Procurement Risk

  • Supplier due diligence and assurance reviews
  • Third-party risk assessment frameworks
  • Procurement compliance and probity advice

Change & User Acceptance Risk

  • Managing organisational change in regulated contexts
  • Ensuring user adoption aligns with risk and compliance obligations
  • Training, communications, and stakeholder engagement strategies

Why Capability Wise?

  • Cross-disciplinary expertise
    Our team spans regulatory, operational, and technical disciplines — bringing a complete view of risk.
  • Proven frameworks
    We draw on ISO standards, Australian Government requirements, and industry best practice, tailoring them to your context.
  • Practical focus
    We don’t just write reports. We deliver clear recommendations and pragmatic solutions that can be implemented immediately.
  • Independent perspective
    We work alongside your internal teams, providing objective insights and critical challenge where needed.

Engagement Models

Rapid Review

2 to 4 weeks duration
A focused assessment targeting a specific project, procurement, or compliance requirement.

Comprehensive Assessment

6 to 8 weeks duration
A broader diagnostic risk and compliance review across multiple domains, delivering a prioritised risk register and mitigation roadmap.

Specialist Advisory Support

Flexible
Ongoing access to Capability Wise consultants to guide risk, compliance, and governance initiatives.

Outcomes You Can Expect

  • A clear and prioritised risk register tailored to your business
  • Identification of control gaps and compliance obligations
  • Actionable mitigation strategies aligned with resources and capacity
  • Improved confidence in procurement, digital, and regulatory decision-making
  • Assurance for boards, executives, and regulators

Who We Work With

Our services are designed for:

  • Government agencies requiring independent risk and compliance reviews
  • Corporate enterprises navigating complex regulatory obligations
  • Technology providers delivering SaaS or cloud-based services into regulated sectors
  • Procurement and project teams managing high-value or high-risk initiatives

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Tailored Solutions to Meet Your Unique Needs: Ready to embark on your digital transformation journey? Connect with us for a tailored quote. Our team is eager to understand your challenges and objectives, offering bespoke solutions that align with your strategic goals

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