Why boards are often the last to know
Internal reporting isn't independent
Technology updates are filtered through management. Risks are often softened, delayed, or framed optimistically leaving boards without a truly objective view.
External reviews are slow and costly
Traditional consulting reviews take weeks and cost tens of thousands. By the time findings arrive, decisions have often already been made and are harder to change.
Satisfy governance obligations
Boards are expected to demonstrate active oversight of security, data protection, and technology risk. Clear, independent visibility helps meet those obligations before issues become costly.
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How StackUp gives boards clarity
A simple, repeatable way to understand technology risk - without slowing the business.
Establish an independent baseline
StackUp provides an evidence-based view of technology health, grounded in real-world CTO experience, not internal narratives or gut feel.
Make risk visible
Results are translated into a clear, executive-level view of technology risk, highlighting what needs attention and what is under control.
Use it when decisions matter
The same baseline supports board reviews, audits, transactions, and ongoing governance - without slow, expensive consulting reports.
True technology assurance in days, not months
Get an independent, evidence-based view of technology risk without consultants or guesswork.
Assess
Get a clear view of the technology function across eight key areas without interviews or consultants.
The assessment is completed by the technology leader using structured questions designed to surface real risks fast.
Time required:
Under 30 minutes to complete.
Understand
See what matters most instantly.
Results are summarised in a clear executive dashboard that highlights material risks, priority gaps, and strengths.
Benchmarking shows how the organisation compares to peers, so the board can focus on what truly needs attention.
Improve
Turn insight into action without relying on expensive, one-off consulting projects.
StackUp translates identified risks into clear priorities, practical recommendations, and next steps the executive team can own and execute.
Progress can be tracked over time, giving boards visibility into whether risk is being reduced not just discussed.
Demonstrate
Provide clear, independent evidence that technology risk is understood and being managed.
StackUp Certification offers a simple way to show progress in governance, security, and data protection without lengthy consulting reviews or complex reporting.
This gives boards confidence that oversight is real, visible, and defensible over time.
3 key outcomes
You'll experience these results within a week
Clear technology risk visibility
Finally, know where your biggest technology risks are - backed by independent data.
Greater confidence in management oversight
Hold leadership accountable with facts, not assumptions.
Stronger governance and audit outcomes
Demonstrate proactive oversight to shareholders, regulators, and auditors.
The StackUp report has become part of every board meeting pack.
Cody Harmon
Director, Cruz
Why proactive boards choose StackUp
We're the best option for 3 reasons.
1. Independent and credible
Built by veteran CTOs and advisors to boards - no hidden consulting agenda.
"A clear, unbiased assessment that helped us focus on what really matters - without the sales pitch."
- Andrew Mellett, Director, Beveridge Williams
2. Immediate, actionable clarity
No jargon. No waiting. Clear, board-ready results
"StackUp is your secret weapon for staying ahead."
- Steven Fulop, Director, xceltium
3. Proven framework
Broadly aligned with ISO 27001, NIST and SOC2 - but tailored for practical use.
"Looks like you've absolutely nailed it beyond what any of us had originally dreamed. Love it."
- Craig Warren, Managing Director, CRADAL