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Our team

Meet the people behind ISMSVision’s mission to make information security management more accessible for real teams—not just enterprises with unlimited budgets.

Portrait of Christopher Machnicki

Christopher Machnicki

Co-founder & CEO, ISMSVision

Chris is an information security professional with extensive experience in GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance), ISMS implementation, and ISO 27001 certification processes. His career has been dedicated to helping organisations build robust security frameworks while navigating the complex landscape of compliance and risk management.

With a deep understanding of both the technical and business aspects of information security, Christopher has worked across various industries, from startups to enterprise organisations, implementing security controls, managing audits, and building security-first cultures.

Helen Machnicki

Co-founder · Customer service & operations

Helen looks after customer service and the day-to-day back office work that keeps ISMSVision running smoothly—helping subscribers with accounts and enquiries, coordinating onboarding and renewals, and supporting the operational side of the business so the product team can stay focused on the platform.

🚀 The Story Behind ISMSVision

Throughout my career in information security and GRC, I've witnessed a persistent challenge: the tools and resources needed for world-class security governance were consistently out of reach for smaller organisations and solo practitioners.

I've seen talented security professionals struggle with fragmented tools, expensive enterprise solutions, and complex processes that seemed designed to create barriers rather than remove them. I've watched small businesses give up on ISO 27001 certification—not because they couldn't meet the standards, but because the tools to manage compliance were prohibitively expensive or unnecessarily complicated.

"Before I started building ISMSVision, I settled on three simple principles:

  • Make it work!
  • Make it pretty!
  • Make it better!

This philosophy continues today and we only deploy changes that we are confident work, we only deploy features that are user friendly, and we continue to improve on these features to make ISMSVision even better. Our belief is that every organisation deserves the ability to protect their data and earn their customers' trust, regardless of their size or budget. This belief became the foundation of ISMSVision."

I built ISMSVision to solve the problems I encountered daily: the need for an integrated platform that combines service desk management, risk assessment, policy management, audit tracking, and compliance monitoring in one intuitive solution. A platform that doesn't require a dedicated team to operate or a massive budget to afford.

This isn't just another ITSM tool or compliance checklist. It's a comprehensive ISMS platform designed from the ground up with real-world GRC challenges in mind—built by someone who has lived those challenges and understands what practitioners actually need to succeed.

Whether you're a solo risk manager building your first framework, a growing security team managing multiple certifications, or an enterprise organisation scaling across regions, ISMSVision is designed to make your work easier, your processes clearer, and your security posture stronger.

Areas of Experience

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Information Security Management

Extensive experience implementing and managing ISMS frameworks, security controls, and risk management programs across diverse organisational contexts.

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GRC & Compliance

Deep expertise in governance, risk, and compliance processes, including ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and other regulatory frameworks.

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Security Auditing

Proven track record in conducting internal audits, managing external assessments, and preparing organisations for certification audits.

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Risk Management

Skilled in risk assessment methodologies, threat modeling, vulnerability management, and developing risk treatment plans.

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Policy Development

Expert in creating comprehensive security policies, procedures, and documentation that balance compliance requirements with practical implementation.

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Security Training

Passionate about security awareness and training, helping teams understand and embrace security best practices.

🎯 Technical & Professional Expertise

✓ ISO 27001 Implementation
✓ Risk Assessment & Management
✓ Security Control Design
✓ Compliance Frameworks
✓ Audit Management
✓ Policy & Documentation
✓ Incident Response
✓ Security Architecture
✓ Vendor Risk Management
✓ Business Continuity Planning
✓ Security Awareness Training
✓ Full-Stack Development

Let’s connect

Product and security questions? Email Chris. For subscriptions, accounts, and general customer service, contact our sales team—we’ll make sure the right person replies.

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