Where Strategy Meets GRC, Growth Follows
We provide fractional executive leadership to transform Security Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) from compliance burden into competitive advantage.
Whether you're a high-growth startup preparing for your first audit, a scaling mid-market company outgrowing spreadsheet governance, or an enterprise seeking board-trusted risk leadership — we step in with proven strategic direction that accelerates growth through smart compliance, strategic risk, and purposeful governance.
Cyber GRC Services
Your strategic advisor for maturing and modernizing cyber Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) to close trust gaps and accelerate growth.
Our Differentiator
Strategic Leadership, Not Tactical Execution
We design the strategy and provide executive oversight to quickly enable your team to implement.
Proven at Enterprise Scale
15+ years of GRC experience, including scaling a global GRC program through 5X revenue growth at a Fortune 500 SaaS company.
Board-Trusted Communication
Translate cyber risk into clear business priorities that drives informed decision-making and stakeholder confidence.
Business Growth Focus
GRC programs designed to accelerate deals, reduce friction, and create competitive advantages — not just pass audits.
Values-Driven Leadership
Trust, transparency, and integrity guide every engagement and recommendation.
“Enterprise cyber GRC should build trust, drive strategy, and drive business growth. It is not about box-checking.”
Our Approach: Strategy + Leadership
We serve as your fractional GRC Leader — focused on governance strategy, risk alignment, and stakeholder communication. Your internal teams or trusted implementation partners handle the detailed execution work.
We meet clients where they are and provide a personalized approach to executive leadership and strategy that accelerates clients with meeting their goals.
Think of us as the strategic brain and executive leader for your GRC program.
About Laura Sawka
A Different Kind of Security Executive
While many fractional executives focus on technical security implementation, Laura specializes in the strategic governance layer — the foundation that makes security programs trusted, scalable, and business-aligned.
Laura Sawka is a proven Security GRC executive with a track record of scaling a global GRC program to accelerate growth. With over 15 years of leadership experience, including more than a decade at a fast-paced Fortune 500 SaaS company, she has built trust with business leadership, the board, and global customers across technology, healthcare, financial services, and public sector industries.
Laura founded Sawka Advisory Group, LLC to bring enterprise-grade GRC leadership to organizations at every stage — from funded startups navigating their first compliance requirements to enterprises seeking strategic risk governance that drives competitive advantage.
Her expertise includes:
● Building GRC programs that survive hyper-growth (5X revenue scaling)
● Designing compliance approaches that accelerate sales growth
● Translating cyber risk into security investments
● Influencing key stakeholders and leading through change in a dynamic and complex environment
● Leading under pressure: audits, customer demands, and regulatory challenges
Fractional CISO services available for organizations needing comprehensive security leadership with strong GRC integration.
Ready to Transform GRC into Growth?
For Startups & Scale-ups
Need strategic GRC direction without full-time overhead?
Book a Growth-Ready Compliance consultation to explore fractional cyber GRC services.
For Mid-Market & Enterprise
Ready to evolve from reactive compliance to strategic risk management and purposeful governance? Schedule a GRC Strategy session to discuss fractional leadership or consulting engagement.
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