Cybersecurity & GRC Advisor

Adrian Wright

Founder & CEO · 1GRC — Advanced Governance, Risk & Compliance

Helping organisations build resilient security postures through strategic governance, risk management, and compliance — turning complexity into competitive advantage.

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Adrian Wright
Adrian Wright
Madeira, Portugal · Available Globally
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GRCSpecialist
ISSAVP Research
Security Governance Risk Management GRC Strategy SaaS
About Me

Goal-Oriented Technology Entrepreneur

I am a technology entrepreneur and information security strategist with a proven track record of delivering innovative governance, risk, and compliance solutions for organisations navigating increasingly complex digital environments.

As the founder of 1GRC — Advanced Governance Risk & Compliance, I combine deep technical expertise with pragmatic business acumen to help clients build security programmes that are both robust and commercially sustainable.

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Strategic Focus
Translating complex security challenges into clear, actionable governance frameworks.
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Global Reach
Based in Madeira, Portugal — advising clients and speaking internationally.
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Thought Leadership
VP of Research, ISSA-UK Chapter — published author on cybersecurity governance.
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Practitioner Mindset
Hands-on experience spanning consulting, SaaS development, and security architecture.
Background

Experience & Credentials

A career built at the intersection of technology, security, and enterprise risk management.

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Founder & CEO
1GRC — Advanced Governance Risk & Compliance
Leading the development of innovative GRC technology and advisory services, helping organisations design and implement information security management systems aligned with international standards and business objectives.
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VP of Research
Information Systems Security Association (ISSA-UK)
Driving research initiatives within the UK chapter, contributing thought leadership on security governance gaps, cybersecurity risk management, and emerging threats.
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What I Do

Services

Tailored advisory, consulting, and technology services for organisations serious about security.

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Cybersecurity Consulting
End-to-end advisory on securing your organisation's digital assets — from architecture reviews and threat modelling to security programme design and executive briefings.
Threat Modelling Architecture Review vCISO
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Security Strategy
Developing long-term information security strategies aligned with your business objectives, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements — translating risk into boardroom language.
Roadmapping Board Reporting Risk Appetite
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Security Auditing
Independent, objective audits against leading frameworks — ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls — with clear remediation roadmaps that prioritise by risk impact.
ISO 27001 NIST CSF Gap Analysis
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Governance, Risk & Compliance
Designing and implementing GRC frameworks that bring structure, accountability, and measurability to your organisation's information security posture.
Policy Design Compliance GRC Tooling
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Cloud Security
Securing cloud-native and hybrid environments — from identity and access management to cloud-specific risk assessments and DevSecOps integration.
Cloud Architecture IAM DevSecOps
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Speaking & Training
Keynote speaking, executive workshops, and bespoke training programmes that build security awareness and embed a security-first culture throughout your organisation.
Keynotes Workshops Awareness Training
Thought Leadership

Selected Publications

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A Big Brother Hacker in Your Pocket
Repudiation of Pro-Digital ID Arguments · October 2025
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Mind the Gaps — Part 2
Analysis of Cybersecurity Breach Root Causes · April 2023
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Lack of Security Governance is the Real Problem
Opinion & Analysis · May 2021
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Website
1GRC.com
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Location
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Available for remote & in-person engagements worldwide
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