IT Strategy Made Simple

IT Strategy Made Simple is a boutique consultancy based in Portlaoise, Co. Laois, specialising in information security, regulatory compliance, and technology governance for scaling businesses and organisations operating in regulated industries.

Founded by Shane Ryan, a consultant with over 20 years of deep-domain experience, the practice is built on a single belief: compliance is a competitive advantage, not a box-ticking exercise. We work with ambitious organisations to transform regulatory complexity into secure, scalable, and audit-ready business assets.

Our core services include:

Information Security & Compliance: End-to-end guidance on ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and ISO 42001. From gap analysis and internal audits through to full certification support and continuous compliance.

AI Governance: Practical frameworks for navigating the EU AI Act, helping firms innovate at speed while meeting accountability and transparency requirements.

Specialist Regulated Technology: Deep expertise in MedTech and Digital Pathology, supporting complex product development under both ISO 13485 and GxP regulations.

Fractional CIO/CISO Services: Board-level IT and security leadership on demand, providing strategic roadmaps and architecture guidance without the overhead of a full-time hire.

We also support clients navigating GDPR, NIS2, and DORA compliance across European markets.
What sets us apart is our ability to translate dense regulatory frameworks into high-performance strategy. We will help you eliminate jargon, reduce red tape, and deliver execution that keeps pace with your fast-moving business.