WHO IS NEEDLING WORLDWIDE:
Needling Worldwide was established to address a common challenge encountered by numerous companies in their pursuit of certifications or compliance assessments. The CEO envisioned a superior solution based on her firsthand experiences with compliance standards and frameworks. This solution is comprised of a standardized, flat-fee alternative to certification readiness, offering a comprehensive “cradle to grave” approach to achieving certification and compliance objectives. The company provides a full range of services, including policy/ process development, risk assessments, internal audits, monitoring and measurement, vCISO, and other compliance requirements.
OUR JOURNEY:
Needling Worldwide (NW) was established as a response to the dominance of industry giants, aiming to facilitate the process for small to medium-sized businesses by enhancing efficiency and affordability. The CEO’s journey from project management to the roles of Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Information Security Officer was driven by the need to address audit and compliance requirements in her previous positions. Alongside her son and a trusted network of industry peers, NW was founded, initially operating without compensation, fostering unwavering dedication to the company’s success. Through successful third-party audits and word-of-mouth referrals, NW gained traction, with the latter continuing to be a significant source of sales. The company’s philosophy revolves around the belief that a satisfied client’s referral is the ultimate complement and the source of desirable future partnerships. NW’s commitment to each client, from the first to the last, has been instrumental in fostering enduring relationships and attesting to the company’s achievements.
HOW DOES NW PROMOTE INNOVATION:
NW has consistently upheld the belief that nurturing a team of openminded, collaborative individuals fosters innovative thinking and the flourishing of new ideas. When discussing avenues to enhance the client experience, engage in continuous improvement activities, or develop better processes to promote sustainable growth and success for both us and our clients, everyone brings a different approach or opinion to the table. Innovation propels ideas forward and sometimes involves reevaluating existing concepts to make them even better. “We must work smarter, not harder.” When we inquire, “What can we do to improve ourselves or your experience?” We genuinely value and attentively consider your feedback. We view it as a gift and take actionable steps to leverage that input to enhance our approach and services, ultimately striving to become more robust, superior, and more astute in our operations.
WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON?
I don’t possess the ability to predict the future, but I am optimistic about NW’s continued growth and our clients’ ongoing success in achieving certification and compliance. Our focus is entirely on our clients, and the NW team fully embraces the principle of prioritizing our clients and aims to uphold this in every project. We are planning to incorporate the ISO 42001:2023 AI Management system into our range of services, recognizing the increasing significance of AI in business. Additionally, we foresee the vCISO role gaining prominence, particularly in small to medium-sized companies that are unable to afford a full-time CISO.
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