Compliance Wing

Name

Compliance Wing

Legal name

Compliance Wing Ltd.

Website

https://compliancewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity & GRC Consulting Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Advisory (BPAKADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compliance Technology, GRC Platforms & Controls Automation Advisory (BPAHAFAO), Privacy, Data Protection & Cyber Governance (GRC) (BPAHAFAF), Policy & Compliance Management (HDADAIAB)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity compliance consulting
• GRC advisory services
• PCI DSS assessment
• ISO 27001 certification
• Managed security services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Cybersecurity Compliance & GRC Consulting Services: Professional consulting services providing end-to-end cybersecurity compliance and GRC framework implementation. Services span corporate risk management, regulatory compliance, SHEQ, AI Governance, and managed security services through structured engagements including scoping, gap assessment, remediation support, and audit defense representation.
2. Managed Security Services (MSS): 24/7 continuous security monitoring and threat management. From proactive threat hunting and vulnerability assessments to rapid incident response, safeguarding critical digital infrastructure around the clock. Includes MDR, vulnerability management, SOC services, and incident response advisory.
3. vCISO-as-a-Service: Fractional CISO leadership providing strategic cybersecurity program development and risk management advisory. Scales up or down based on project load, providing strategic direction without full-time executive overhead.
4. AI Governance Consultancy: Framework development and strategic oversight for ethical, compliant, and responsible AI deployment. Includes AI risk assessments, governance framework development, audit and monitoring, and training aligned with ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF, and EU AI Act.
5. SHEQ Consultancy: Expert consultation to develop, implement, and maintain integrated Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) management systems. Includes ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and integrated management system implementation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Compliance Wing (CW) is a UK-headquartered cybersecurity and GRC consulting firm that delivers end-to-end regulatory compliance, governance, risk, and managed security services to mid-market and enterprise clients in heavily regulated industries. The firm operates as a licensed PCI QSA, ISO 27001-certified firm, and listed SWIFT CSP Assessor, providing direct professional consulting engagements that combine proprietary tools (Enterprise Recon, MediaMiner, Risk Hunter, Meta1st AI) with hands-on implementation, audit defense, and 24/7 managed security operations.

Product overview

Compliance Wing is a GRC and cybersecurity consulting firm offering an integrated portfolio of advisory services and proprietary products. The core product suite includes Enterprise Recon (cardholder data discovery), MediaMiner (visual threat intelligence), Risk Hunter (regulatory compliance acceleration), and Meta1st AI (AI-driven security awareness platform). These products are complemented by a comprehensive range of consulting services including PCI DSS, SWIFT CSCF, ISO 27001, SOC 2 compliance; vulnerability assessment and penetration testing; vCISO as a Service; AI Governance and ISO 42001 consultancy; SHEQ management systems; managed security services with 24/7 SOC; OT/ICS security assessments; source code review; threat hunting; and payment systems security assessments. The offering is structured as professional services with associated software tools rather than a unified platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Enterprise Recon Enterprise Recon is a precise and powerful cardholder data discovery tool used by more than 300 PCI Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs) and trusted by over 2,500 merchants across 80 countries. It enables comprehensive PCI compliance coverage across all systems within PCI DSS scope with support for six operating systems.
• MediaMiner MediaMiner is a flagship visual threat intelligence technology that detects sensitive information hidden within images and videos, including leaked credentials captured on desks and exposed infrastructure in server rooms. It converts visual data into actionable intelligence for proactive security.
• Risk Hunter Risk Hunter helps organizations identify digital risks quickly and accelerate compliance with regulations such as the NIS 2 Directive, DORA, and ISO 27001 by uncovering vulnerabilities early to support timely remediation and effective risk reduction.
• Meta1st AI Meta1st AI reduces cyber risk by up to 90% through an AI-driven platform that educates employees on cyber threats and delivers realistic attack simulations, using advanced analytics to identify vulnerabilities and enable targeted training.
• PCI DSS Compliance Services End-to-end PCI DSS certification support including strategic scoping, gap assessment, remediation, and final audit defense conducted by qualified security assessors.
• SWIFT CSCF Compliance Services SWIFT Customer Security Controls Framework compliance services for financial institutions, including gap assessment, control implementation, and annual attestation support.
• ISMS ISO 27001 Implementation & Certification Complete end-to-end ISO/IEC 27001 implementation support including risk assessment, Statement of Applicability preparation, policy development, and certification readiness.
• SOC 1 & SOC 2 Readiness and Attestation Complete end-to-end SOC readiness and attestation support including identifying service principals, defining Trust Services Criteria, gap assessment, and audit coordination.
• Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT) Comprehensive vulnerability scanning and penetration testing services with certified testers utilizing proprietary and open-source tools for vulnerability reporting.
• vCISO as a Service Virtual Chief Information Security Officer services providing strategic cybersecurity leadership, program building, and risk management for organizations, scalable up or down based on project load.
• AI Governance & ISO 42001 Consultancy Framework development and strategic oversight for ethical, compliant AI deployment including ISO 42001 certification support, AI risk assessments, and alignment with EU AI Act requirements.
• SHEQ Consultancy Integrated Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality management systems including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 22301 implementation support.
• Managed Security Services (MSS) 24/7 continuous security monitoring and threat management including proactive threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, rapid incident response, and managed firewall services.
• OT/ICS Security Assessment Operational technology and industrial control systems security assessments covering SCADA, DCS, PLCs, RTUs, and field devices for industrial environments, including NCA OTCC-1 compliance.
• Application Source Code Review Secure source code review services identifying vulnerabilities against OWASP Top 10 threats and secure coding best practices, including architecture improvement and encryption hardening.
• Compromised Threat Assessment Threat hunting services evaluating organization networks for artifacts of compromise, identifying dormant Indicators of Compromise and attacker footprints.
• Payment Systems Security Assessment Comprehensive ATM and POS security assessment to identify vulnerabilities, prevent fraud, and ensure regulatory compliance for payment systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Advanced scope strategies reduce Pakistani firm audit costs by up to 40%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BU CreativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompliance Wing and BU Creative have joined forces to deliver a comprehensive Enterprise Security Evaluation framework that seamlessly blends regulatory alignment, risk management, and proactive offensive security. Together, the partnership helps organizations globally meet strict legal frameworks, anticipate emerging cyber threats, and secure critical digital assets. BU Creative brings specialized strengths in red team operations, threat intelligence, and active defense, while Compliance Wing contributes GRC and IT framework expertise.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Protiviti: Global risk and compliance consulting firm with a dedicated cybersecurity practice covering GRC, PCI, ISO, SOC, and AI risk advisory. Comparable to Compliance Wing in its multi-framework GRC delivery for financial services and regulated industries, with far greater scale as a Robert Half subsidiary.
• Optiv: Large US-based cybersecurity solutions integrator and advisory firm covering GRC, managed security, and risk services. Comparable to Compliance Wing in offering GRC consulting and MSS to regulated enterprises, though operating as a much broader incumbent rather than a niche QSA-led firm.
• NCC Group: UK-headquartered global cybersecurity specialist providing GRC advisory, penetration testing, and managed detection services. Comparable to Compliance Wing in its UK base, regulator-grade cyber services, and financial-services client base, with much larger headcount and global reach.
• TÜV SÜD: Global testing, inspection, and certification firm offering ISO 27001, ISO 42001, ISO 22301, SOC, and cybersecurity assurance services. Comparable to Compliance Wing in multi-framework ISO and GRC certification support for regulated enterprises, with substantially larger global delivery.
• BSI (British Standards Institution): Global standards body and certification services provider for ISO 27001, ISO 42001, ISO 9001, ISO 22301 and related management systems. Comparable to Compliance Wing in delivering ISO certification readiness and SHEQ/AI governance advisory, with broader geographic reach and direct standards-body authority.

Direct peers

• Trustwave: Global cybersecurity firm offering PCI DSS compliance, MDR/SOC services, and GRC consulting. Comparable to Compliance Wing through its licensed QSA practice, managed security services, and bank-grade compliance engagements, with broader product depth and global footprint.
• A-LIGN: Cybersecurity and compliance firm specializing in SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HITRUST, and FedRAMP assessments. Directly comparable to Compliance Wing's multi-framework compliance delivery model for SaaS, fintech, and regulated enterprise clients, with a similar mid-market focus.
• Schellman & Co: Top-tier attestation and cybersecurity firm delivering SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and FedRAMP services. Comparable to Compliance Wing through its assessor-led multi-framework delivery for regulated enterprises and fintechs, with deeper US-centric reach.
• Coalfire: US-based cybersecurity advisory and one of the largest PCI QSA firms globally, providing PCI DSS, SOC, ISO, HITRUST, and cloud compliance services. Closely comparable to Compliance Wing as a licensed QSA-led GRC consultancy serving financial services and regulated enterprises, though at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Paramount Computer Systems (Paramount Assure): UAE-headquartered PCI QSA and cybersecurity advisory firm serving Middle East and South Asia banks and fintechs. Closely comparable to Compliance Wing as a licensed QSA-led GRC consultancy in the same GCC/South Asia corridor with similar banking-vertical focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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