Axiona Consulting is an independent international consulting practice that helps small and medium-sized businesses gain a clear understanding of human, cyber, and operational risks. We help leadership identify which risks are truly significant at the current stage of the business, set priorities, and obtain guidance for further decisions — without the overload of standards, audits, and excessive bureaucracy. Our work is delivered in an overview format focused on the executive level, rather than on formal audits, certifications, or the implementation of security controls.
of incidents involve the human factor
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Most attacks are automated and target weak systems. Companies without dedicated security functions are most vulnerable.
Phishing, configuration errors, and contractor access are the most common causes of compromise. Technology cannot compensate for lack of processes and awareness.
ISO 27001 and SOC 2 are valuable for mature companies. Early-stage businesses need to understand real risks and priorities first.
Average data breach cost for SMBs exceeds $120K. Yet most risks can be reduced without major investments.
IT, operational processes, and personnel are managed separately. Without unified visibility, decisions are made blind.
Up to 40% of risks can be reduced in 2-4 weeks through organizational measures. The key is knowing where to start.
Axiona conducts structured diagnostics using our proprietary methodology Axiona Risk Diagnostic Cycle(in more detail). We are not auditors and do not implement—our role is to provide clear, prioritized insight and decision guidance.
We look where most don't simultaneously: at people, IT, and operational resilience. This reveals risks in their true interconnections.
"Formal security often fails—what matters is knowing where and why."
All materials are in executive format. No technical jargon, clear conclusions and priorities.
Key findings and top risks on 1-2 pages for CEO and board.
Map of critical business processes with priority levels (Tier 1-3).
Visual risk matrix by probability and impact.
Prioritized risk register with descriptions, domains, and scores.
List of actions that reduce risk immediately without major investment.
Step-by-step risk reduction roadmap with time horizons.
Assessment of financial impact by scenario.
Optional · Upon RequestNext steps and implementation recommendations.
Optional · Upon RequestAll materials are provided in PDF format for internal use. An optional final presentation for leadership (up to 1 hour) can be arranged.
Simplified prototypes of real deliverables in executive-friendly format.
2 critical risks require immediate attention. R1 and R3 affect key business processes.
Risk diagnostics in three depth options + separate employee awareness programs.
Initial risk understanding—for companies wanting to establish a baseline.
Complete diagnostic cycle for companies ready for systematic risk management.
Single risk domain diagnostic—fast and targeted option.
Standalone programs or as a follow-up to diagnostics. Your team is your first line of defense — we make sure they know it.
Available in Russian, English, and Turkish. Remote.
Foundation Level
Practical essentials every employee must know. Designed for teams with no prior security training.
Measure → Train → Measure Again
Test your team with realistic phishing scenarios, then train based on actual results. Before/after metrics included.
In-Depth Level
Deep-dive program for teams handling sensitive data. Social engineering, insider threats, incident response basics.
Not sure which level fits? Book a free 15-min call — we'll recommend the right format based on your team size and risk profile.
Small specialized team following a structured risk diagnostic process.
Independent international risk advisor specializing in human, cyber, and operational risks. Focused on providing executive leadership with clear, decision-oriented diagnostics rather than technical audits.
Background in cybersecurity, risk assessment, and secure development, with experience at leading information security firms Positive Technologies and Informzashita. Delivered security awareness training to 100+ people.
Leads the Axiona Risk Diagnostic Cycle and delivers executive briefings to support prioritization and strategic decisions.
Finance professional and consultant with experience across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye. Specializes in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and translating business risks into quantitative terms.
Background with The Emirates Group, NEOM, and dnata Cargo. Former Innovation Associate at the highly selective Dubai Business Associates program under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (0.4% acceptance rate).
Evaluates financial impact of key risks by scenario — translating diagnostic results into the language of numbers to support executive decision-making.
"We operate through a clearly structured risk diagnostic process. Our goal is not to demonstrate scale, but to provide leadership with a clear, practical picture of risks that genuinely supports decision-making. We emphasize transparency of our work, rigor in our conclusions, and tangible value for the business."
Start with a 30-minute introductory consultation—we'll discuss your context and propose a solution.
No sales pitch. Just an honest conversation about your situation and how we can help.
Free • 30 minutes • No commitment
Pricing fixed upfront. We work under contract.
We start within one week of scope agreement.
We customize format and depth to your needs and budget.
Don't wait for an incident. One hour of conversation can save months of recovery and hundreds of thousands in costs.
