✅ Industry Research & Case Studies – In-depth interviews with ISMS leads, CISOs, and compliance professionals on what actually works (and what doesn’t).
✅ Actionable Insights & Resources – Real-world examples, checklists, and frameworks designed to help ISMS teams navigate compliance, buy-in, and implementation challenges.
✅ Collaboration & Conversations – Seeking expert insights to refine research, share findings, and explore how structured ISMS implementation can be done better.
ISO 27001 Implementation isn’t easy.
Companies everywhere face similar hurdles – securing buy-in from senior management, managing complex documentation, dealing with employee resistance, and navigating ever – changing compliance demands.
Instead of guessing or offering quick fixes, I’m on the ground, researching, interviewing, and uncovering what actually works.
✅ Listening Deeply to Industry Leaders
I’m currently interviewing ISMS leads, CISOs, and compliance experts to uncover their biggest pain points, successes, and failures. Through detailed one-on-one conversations, I’m mapping real experiences from diverse industries and organizations.
✅ Analyzing & Curating Best Practices
As I compile insights, I’m actively researching industry reports, dissecting successful ISMS implementations, and documenting what genuinely works (and doesn’t). I’m crafting a comprehensive knowledge bank, reflecting real experiences rather than textbook theories.
✅ Sharing Findings & Inviting Collaboration
My goal isn’t to present myself as an instant expert, but rather as someone genuinely invested in learning, sharing valuable industry insights, and actively seeking conversations with professionals facing ISMS implementation challenges right now.
✅ Participate in My Industry Research (Only 15-20 mins)
I’m seeking honest, insightful conversations with professionals actively involved in ISMS implementation.
Your unique perspectives, successes, and frustrations help inform genuinely useful research – real knowledge, not recycled advice.
✅ Gain Early Access to Exclusive Case Studies & Reports
All contributors get early access to a curated industry research library packed with authentic, peer-based insights. No fluff, just genuine experiences that illuminate best practices and actionable ideas.
✅ Get Recognized in Industry Insights Reports
By contributing your insights, you’ll have early access to comprehensive ISMS best-practice guides and industry benchmarking reports. This is my way of ensuring everyone involved benefits from this collaborative learning process.
I’m making the move from a long career in corporate IT deployment and QA management into GRC and cybersecurity. With years of experience in deployment and quality assurance, I’m not your typical junior intern – I’m here because I’m passionate about mastering ISMS and becoming a valuable asset to whichever company brings me onboard to learn hands-on.
✅ I don’t just want to “get into ISMS” – I want to master it through real, applied research.
✅ My research is already benefiting industry professionals, and I want to take it further.
I’m Brian Colborne, a corporate veteran transitioning into ISMS & GRC, backed by practical mentorship from industry leaders in cybersecurity and compliance. I’m committed to uncovering actionable insights that real-world ISMS professionals – people just like you – can leverage immediately.
My goal isn’t to tell you how to run your ISMS. My purpose is to:
✅ Understand your biggest ISMS headaches.
✅ Share practical, real-world examples and interviews from top professionals.
✅ Create clarity around common challenges through thorough research and honest
🔲 Difficulty securing top management buy-in?
🔲 Employee pushback and cultural resistance?
🔲 Struggles with documentation overload?
🔲 Resource limitations and budget constraints?
🔲 Challenges integrating ISMS into existing business processes?
Your experience matters, and I’d be thrilled to learn directly from you.
(Maybe you’re already thinking it…)
✅ I bring structured research, documentation skills, and a business-minded approach to ISMS.
✅ I thrive in hands-on, collaborative environments where I can apply insights in real-world settings.
✅ I am seeking the right company where I can learn, contribute, and transition into a high-value GRC role.
