GRC: your strategic shield

Our team of over160 expertstransforms regulatory constraints intocompetitive advantages. Faced with growing regulatory requirements such as DORA, NIS2, and CRA, we integrate governance, risk management, and compliance into a consistent approach that canreduce costs by up to 30%. Our expertise in cyber crisis management complements this approach by ensuring a structured and effective response to incidents,minimizing their impact on your business.
Where 61% of CISOs say they lack visibility into their security posture, we provideclarity and strategic control.

Our partners: 

Squad invests in R&D and Innovation in order to offer you new innovative tools and methodologies:  

- CMSS (Cybersecurity Maturity Scoring System) Squad
- RAISE (Regulatory AI-based Integration & Standards Engine) Squad
- ATLAS (AI Threat Level Assessment System) Squad

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Governance

The Architecture of Your Digital Resilience

82% of exploited vulnerabilities stem from governance gaps. Our experts transform abstract frameworks into operational mechanisms that strengthen your posture and reduce your exposure.
We orchestrate the alignment of your cyber strategies with your business objectives, establish clear decision-making structures, and deploy performance indicators that speak to both executive committees and technical teams.  
While 73% of companies find it difficult to assess the return on their cybersecurity investments, our rigorous methodological approaches to risk management and compliance enable you to transform your governance into a quantifiable competitive advantage

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Risk management

Mapping uncertainty to better manage it

65% of companies experience critical incidents due to a lack of prior risk identification. Our risk management approach transforms uncertainty into action. We deploy methodologies that quantify the intangible and prioritize threats according to their real business impact.
By contextualizing each risk in your ecosystem, we enable informed investment and mitigation decisions and establish a common language between operational staff, CISOs, and executives for efficient governance of security resources. 

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Regulatory and Normative Compliance

Turning constraints into strategic advantages

International companies face a complex web of 10 to 20 overlapping and constantly evolving cyber regulations and standards
Our expertise covers the entire regulatory spectrum—GDPR, NIS2, DORA, CRA, LPM, ISO27001, NIST CSF, etc.—and converts these requirements into operational mechanisms that eliminate redundancies. While 72% of organizations treat each regulation or standard in silos, our AI-based optimization methodology reduces compliance efforts by approximately 40 %. By identifying synergies between frameworks, we establish a unified compliance architecture that strengthens your security posture while optimizing your investments

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Cyber crisis management

Navigating the storm with skill and confidence

Our methodology combines strategic preparation and tactical responsiveness, transforming the unpredictable into anticipated scenarios. We design tailor-made solutions —crisis cells, response plans, simulation exercises—thatcut post-incident recovery timein half on average. While 68% of organizations only discover flaws in their response plans during an actual crisis, our experts establish a culture of operational resilience that turns every simulation into a reinforcement of your defenses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cybersecurity governance is based on five fundamental pillars that structure an effective and consistent approach:
Strategy and leadership: Clear definition of security objectives aligned with corporate strategy, with sponsorship at the highest level and formalized roles and responsibilities. 
Risk management: Continuous process of identifying, assessing, and addressing cyber risks with a risk appetite defined by management.
Compliance and regulatory framework: Implementation of policies, procedures, and standards aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. 
Measurement and reporting: Definition of performance indicators and dashboards to assess the effectiveness of the system and communicate with management.
Continuous improvement: Periodic review of the system through audits, tests, and exercises to adapt the security posture to evolving threats and the business. 

Cybersecurity risk management involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could compromise the security of your information systems. It is crucial because it helps prevent incidents before they occur, thereby protecting your digital assets and ensuring business continuity. Effective risk management helps strengthen the overall resilience of the company against cyber threats. 

Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) – Regulation on cyber resilience
Objective: To secure digital products(software and connected hardware). 

  • Requires manufacturers to ensure cybersecurity by design andprovide updates. 
  • Obligation to report vulnerabilities. 
  • Expected adoption in 2024, likely implementation in 2025-2026

Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) – Regulation on digital resilience in finance
Objective: To secure financial institutions(banks, insurance companies, payment service providers). 

  • Involves strict obligations regarding ICT risk management, resilience testing, and incident reporting. 
  • Expected to apply from January 17, 2025

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – General Data Protection Regulation
Objective: To protect the personal data ofEU citizens. 

  • Imposes strict requirements on data security, breach notification, and user consent
  • In effect since 2018

eIDAS 2.0 – Regulation on European digital identity
Objective: To strengthen and harmonizeelectronic identification and trust services(e.g., electronic signatures, digital certificates). 

  • Introduces a European digital identity wallet tosecure online authentication. 
  • Gradual implementation planned from 2024-2025

NIS2 (Directive) but with regulatory impacts 

  • Although NIS2 isa directive (and not a regulation), it has a significant impact on the regulation of operators of essential and important services
  • Strengthens cyber risk management, incident reportingrequirements, and penalties

IA Act (Regulations) 

  • The European AI Regulation adopted in March 2024 establishes the world's first comprehensive legal framework on artificial intelligence, with a risk-based approach. 
  • Defines a regime of significant penalties of up to 7% of global turnover for the most serious infringements concerning prohibited practices. 

LPM (Military Programming Law) 

  • The French Military Planning Law (LPM), particularly in Article 22, imposes cybersecurity obligations on Operators of Vital Importance (OIV)
  • Requires the implementation of detection systems, notification of incidents to ANSSI, and allows for compliance checks with possible sanctions. 

Export Control 

  • Export Control regulations (EAR, ITAR, European regulations) strictly regulate dual-use technologies, including cybersecurity solutions. 
  • Imposes prior authorization procedures for the export of certain cryptographic and surveillance technologies, with heavy penalties for non-compliance. 

ISO 27K series 

  • The ISO 27000 family provides a comprehensive normative framework for information security management, with 27001 as the central certification standard. 
  • Offers a risk-based approach, a documented management system, and controls that can be adapted to any type of organization. 

IEC 62443 

  • IEC 62443 is the reference standard for cybersecurity in industrial automation and control systems (IACS)
  • Structures the approach into safety zones, defines safety levels (SL), and covers the entire lifecycle of industrial systems, from design to maintenance. 

Compliance ensures that your business adheres to the standards and regulations applicable to your industry. By ensuring that your systems and processes meet legal requirements, you reduce the risk of penalties and security breaches. This approach strengthens the trust of your partners and customers, while providing enhanced protection against threats. 

To successfully obtain ISO 27001 certification, several key elements must be in place:
Management commitment: formal and active support from senior management, including the allocation of necessary resources and a clear vision of objectives. 
Well-defined scope: a precise definition of the scope of your ISMS (activities, sites, processes, and systems concerned).
Dedicated resources: the appointment of a competent project manager, supported by a multidisciplinary team.
Document base: the ability to formalize the policies and procedures required by the standard. 
Initial maturity: an understanding of your business processes and your main information risks.
Squad supports you in assessing your maturity, defining an appropriate scope, and deploying the tools needed to effectively structure your certification process. 

Cybersecurity crisis management is essential for responding effectively to major incidents. It helps limit damage, quickly restore operations, and maintain stakeholder confidence. With a well-developed crisis management plan, your company can minimize the impact of an attack and get back on its feet more quickly, while complying with regulatory requirements.