Formalizing IT Governance to Enable Clarity, Accountability, and Change

A leading healthcare strategy consulting firm looked to formalize IT governance and strengthen policy alignment. By establishing a clear ownership model, standardized frameworks, and an actionable roadmap, we helped the organization enhance compliance, accountability, and operational resilience.

 

Service

Cybersecurity Advisory & Risk Roadmapping

Problem

Fragmented ownership and unclear accountability across IT and security functions

Inconsistent structures and control implementation across critical processes

Limited governance framework to guide decision-making and version control

Reactive compliance activities increase regulatory and reputational risk

Solution

TekStream conducted stakeholder interviews to assess the current controls, environments, and governance gaps. The team developed a governance model with a defined RACI to drive accountability, introduced standardized policy templates for consistency, and aligned controls to CIS v8 IG1 and NIST CSF 2.0. We facilitated review sessions to drive adoption, traceability, and executive endorsement.

Outcome

  • Established IT governance model with defined accountability and ownership
  • Implemented standardized policy templates to drive consistency and uniformity
  • Developed an enterprise Threat Profile and Controls Matrix
  • Aligned controls to the industry framework CIS v8 IG1 and NIST CSF 2.0 
  • Created a governance roadmap focused on high-impact compliance and risk priorities
  • Enabled sustainable oversight and improved audit readiness

Engagement Team

  • Engagement Oversight
  • Cyber GRC Sr. Analyst
  • Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) SME

Services

  • Cyber Strategy & Advisory
  • Governance, Risk, & Compliance
  • Policy Development
  • Control Mapping & Alignment
  • Governance Model
  • Program Management