Technology risks not visible to leadership
Executive-level clarity where reporting is fragmented, technical or absent.
Independent Technology Assurance, Cyber Governance & AI Advisory · UK
Technology Assurance. Cyber Governance. AI Advisory.
Governance. Risk. Assurance. Confidence.
HazelGRC helps boards, executives and audit leaders strengthen technology governance, cyber oversight and AI governance through independent advisory and assurance services.
Technology Assurance Discovery Call · 30 minutes · Complimentary
- 20+
- Years of experience
- 11
- Practice areas
- UK
- Independent, based in
- Board
- Level engagement
Professional Credibility
Independent. Practical. Risk-Focused. Executive-Level.
Recognised certifications. Global experience. UK-based.
CIACRMACISACISSPCDPSE20+ Years ExperienceIndependent AdvisoryUK BasedGlobal Experience
Founder & Principal Consultant
Humphrey Okorie
MBA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CRMA, CDPSE
- Experience
- 20+ years in technology assurance, governance and risk
- Focus
- Technology Assurance · Cyber Governance · AI Governance
- Sectors
- Financial Services · Telecoms · Aviation · Public & Third Sector
Governance. Risk. Assurance. Confidence.
Meet the Founder
Humphrey Okorie
Founder & Principal Consultant
MBA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CRMA, CDPSE
Humphrey Okorie is a Technology Assurance, Governance, Risk and Cybersecurity professional with more than 20 years of experience helping organisations strengthen governance, manage risk and build confidence in technology-enabled environments. His experience spans Telecommunications, Aviation, Financial Services, Technology and other complex regulated industries.
Professional Certifications
- CIACertified Internal Auditor
- CRMACertification in Risk Management Assurance
- CISACertified Information Systems Auditor
- CISSPCertified Information Systems Security Professional
- CDPSECertified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer
Multidisciplinary Expertise
- Technology Assurance
- Internal Audit
- Risk Management
- Cybersecurity Governance
- AI Governance
- Data Privacy
- Digital Transformation
Our Signature Methodology
The HazelGRC Technology Assurance Framework™
A proprietary five-stage methodology that underpins every engagement — designed to give Boards and Executive Teams confidence in independent, evidence-led assurance.
No. 01
Understand
Business context, technology landscape and executive priorities.
No. 02
Assess
Governance, controls, risk and assurance arrangements.
No. 03
Assure
Evidence-led assurance across the technology estate.
No. 04
Advise
Independent, practical recommendations for Boards and executives.
No. 05
Sustain
Embedded governance, KRIs and executive reporting.
Where We Add Value
Challenges we help solve
Recurring executive-level concerns HazelGRC is regularly engaged to independently address.
Cybersecurity governance weaknesses
Structural gaps in oversight, accountability and board-level cyber reporting.
AI adoption without governance
Pilots and production use of AI running ahead of policy, control and assurance.
Internal audit capability gaps
Coverage, methodology and specialist skills for technology, cyber and AI risk.
Weak technology controls
Design and operating effectiveness gaps across critical technology environments.
Cloud governance concerns
Ownership, control, cost and resilience across multi-cloud estates.
Third-party technology risks
Concentration, resilience and exit readiness across the provider ecosystem.
Regulatory compliance challenges
Alignment across evolving technology, cyber, data and AI regulatory expectations.
Board technology oversight challenges
Committee design, information flows and executive-ready reporting quality.
Data privacy & information governance
Governance, accountability and assurance across data protection obligations.
Practice Areas
Technology Assurance, Cyber Governance & AI Advisory
Six practice areas — the foundations of independent Technology Assurance, cyber oversight and responsible AI adoption.
Technology Assurance & IT Audit
Independent, risk-based audit and assurance across technology strategy, controls, delivery and third parties.
Learn moreCybersecurity Governance & Risk
Executive oversight of cyber risk, governance, KRIs, incident readiness and board reporting.
Learn moreAI Governance & Assurance
Responsible adoption of AI — governance frameworks, model oversight and independent assurance across the lifecycle.
Learn moreData Privacy & Compliance
Governance and assurance across data protection, privacy obligations and regulatory alignment.
Learn moreInternal Audit & Risk Advisory
Co-source, methodology uplift, quality reviews and specialist technology coverage for internal audit.
Learn moreTraining & Capability Development
Corporate training, executive education and workshops for boards, audit, risk and technology teams.
Learn moreExecutive Solutions
View all solutions Featured executive solutions
Structured engagements designed to answer the questions boards and executives are actually asking about technology, AI and cyber.
Technology Assurance Health Check
A structured executive view of the coverage, quality and independence of assurance across your technology estate.
Business outcome
Board-level confidence in where assurance is real — and where it is assumed.
AI Governance Readiness Assessment
An independent readiness view across AI strategy, governance, policy, risk and assurance benchmarked to leading frameworks.
Business outcome
Adopt AI responsibly, safely and in line with regulatory direction.
Board Technology Governance Review
An independent evaluation of committee design, information flows and the effectiveness of board-level technology oversight.
Business outcome
Strengthen board accountability for technology, cyber and AI risk.
Cybersecurity Governance Maturity Review
An executive assessment of cyber governance, oversight, KRIs, incident readiness and board reporting quality.
Business outcome
Elevate cyber oversight from operational reporting to genuine board control.
Technology Assurance Discovery Call
Book a Discovery Call
Discuss your technology governance, cyber governance, AI governance, internal audit or technology risk challenges with HazelGRC.
Book a complimentary 30-minute discovery discussion.
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Industries We Support
Deep experience across regulated and complex sectors
We support organisations where technology, cyber and AI governance carry material consequence — and where independent assurance is not optional.
Financial Services
Regulator-aligned assurance across technology, cyber, operational resilience and AI adoption.
Telecommunications
Governance of critical networks, resilience obligations and modern platform risk.
Technology
Assurance uplift for scaling technology firms — from product security to enterprise controls.
Healthcare
Governance for digital health, clinical systems, patient data and the responsible use of AI.
Government
Independent assurance for public bodies delivering critical digital and citizen-facing services.
Manufacturing
OT/IT convergence, supply chain resilience and industrial cybersecurity oversight.
Oil & Gas
Independent assurance across the oil and gas value chain — IT/OT governance, cyber oversight and operational resilience.
Energy & Utilities
Critical national infrastructure assurance across cyber, technology and third party risk.
Retail
Digital, payments and data governance across omnichannel and platform-heavy environments.
Professional Services
Independence, confidentiality and technology risk assurance for advisory and legal firms.
Insights
Independent thinking on technology, AI and cyber governance
A growing publication of considered perspectives from the frontline of Technology Assurance — written for boards, executives and assurance leaders.
Visit the publicationAI Governance
AI cannot scale safely without assurance frameworks
Assurance is the missing link between AI ambition and accountability — from board oversight to model-level control.
Profession
From IT audit to Technology Assurance
The assurance profession is evolving beyond IT audit. A perspective on the disciplines, standards and expectations that now define it.
Cybersecurity
Cyber governance risks boards underestimate
The oversight gaps that separate genuine cyber governance from operational reporting dressed up for the boardroom.
Executive Resources
Board-ready thinking, ready to download
Practical executive guides for boards, audit committees and senior leaders — designed to be used, not filed.
Technology Assurance Health Check™
A structured executive view of the coverage, quality and independence of assurance across your technology estate.
AI Governance Readiness Assessment™
An executive guide for responsible AI adoption — governance, policy, risk and assurance benchmarked to leading frameworks.
Speak with HazelGRC
Let's build confidence in your technology environment.
A direct conversation with the HazelGRC Principal — confidential, considered and pitched at the level of the board.
Complimentary 30-minute Discovery Call