Europe UAE · KSA · Qatar Remote-First
Independent IT & Cybersecurity Advisory

Securing IT.
Enabling Business.

Driving Growth.

Expert consulting for SMEs and scale-ups navigating IT infrastructure, cybersecurity challenges, and compliance obligations — across Europe and the GCC region. Vendor-agnostic. Results-driven. Remote-first with executive onsite support available.

15+
Years IT
Leadership
3
Countries
Operated
4
Languages
Spoken
100%
Vendor-
Agnostic
Now serving GCC clients — European governance standards applied to regional growth environments
🇦🇪 UAE 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇶🇦 Qatar
● Remote-First Engagements

Your Business Is Growing.
Your IT Governance Isn't.

Many organisations scale rapidly — but cybersecurity maturity, risk management, and governance structure often lag dangerously behind.

  • ⚠️ No dedicated CISO or governance leader — security decisions made ad hoc
  • ⚠️ Disconnected security controls across systems and teams
  • ⚠️ Unclear compliance readiness — GDPR, ISO 27001, NIS2
  • ⚠️ IT teams operating without strategic oversight or roadmap
  • ⚠️ Vendor dependency with no independent strategic direction
The Gforce Approach

"You don't need more tools.
You need structured leadership."

Gforce Consulting brings executive-level IT and cybersecurity governance to organisations that need it most — without the overhead of a full-time hire. We embed European governance discipline into your operations, align your technology with your business strategy, and build resilience that scales.


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Three Practice Areas, One Trusted Partner

From firewall migrations to GDPR frameworks to digital transformation strategy — specialist depth across the full technology and compliance spectrum.

01
🔐
IT & Cyber Infrastructure

Design, secure, and optimise reliable, scalable IT environments. We work with leading enterprise vendors and are strong advocates of open source solutions — bringing the right tools for your context.

  • Cisco · Fortinet · HPE Aruba infrastructure
  • pfSense · OPNsense · Linux open source stack
  • Firewall migrations & LAN/WAN architecture
  • VPN, Zero Trust & endpoint protection
  • SIEM integration & security hardening
  • Network documentation & on-site audits
02
🛡
Data Protection & Cyber Compliance

Safeguard data and ensure your organisation meets its regulatory obligations — with practical, implementable frameworks built for real operations, not textbook theory.

  • GDPR advisory, audits & gap analysis
  • DPO-as-a-Service (external Data Protection Officer)
  • Data governance frameworks & policy architecture
  • ISO 27001 & NIS2 compliance alignment
  • Cybersecurity awareness & phishing training
  • Remediation planning & implementation
03
📈
Business & Digital Transformation

Leverage technology securely to accelerate growth, align IT investments with business objectives, and create measurable competitive advantage through structured digital strategy.

  • IT-to-business alignment strategy
  • Secure digital roadmap creation & execution
  • Fractional IT Manager / Virtual CIO for SMEs
  • Fractional CISO — security leadership without full-time cost
  • Vendor management & project leadership
  • Digital transformation (Vlerick methodology)

A Clear, Structured Approach

01
🔍
Discovery & Audit

We begin by understanding your current environment, challenges, and objectives — with no assumptions and no pre-packaged answers. Every engagement starts with listening.

02
🧠
Analysis & Strategy

A clear picture of gaps, risks, and opportunities — translated into a prioritised, actionable roadmap tailored to your context, budget, and growth stage.

03
⚙️
Implementation

Hands-on delivery — from firewall configuration to compliance documentation. We execute alongside your team or independently, maintaining accountability throughout.

04
🔄
Review & Support

We don't disappear after delivery. Ongoing governance support, monitoring, and strategic adaptation as your business evolves and your risk landscape changes.

Remote-First. Strategically Present.

Built for the modern operating reality. We deliver secure, executive-level advisory remotely — with planned onsite executive presence when and where it matters.

💻
Secure Remote Advisory

All engagements are delivered securely via remote channels. No physical dependency, no delays, no travel overhead — just consistent, executive-quality guidance.

📊
Monthly Executive Reporting

Clear, board-ready security and governance reporting. Leadership always has visibility into risk posture, project status, and strategic priorities.

🗓
Quarterly Governance Reviews

Structured quarterly reviews ensure your governance framework, compliance posture, and technology roadmap remain aligned with your evolving business.

✈️
Executive Onsite Workshops

For key milestones, audits, or board-level sessions — planned executive onsite presence available across Europe and GCC markets.

Geographic Coverage
Belgium
Headquarters
Europe (EU)
Active
UAE (Dubai / Abu Dhabi)
GCC — Active
Saudi Arabia
GCC — Available
Qatar
GCC — Available

"European regulatory environments are among the most structured in the world. We bring that governance maturity to GCC growth environments — practical, measurable, and business-aligned."

— Gilberto Torres, Founder

Where Technical Depth Meets Business Acumen

🎓
Vlerick Business School — SME Challenge Program · Digital Transformation & Business Development · 2017
🔒
ICT Security Specialist · Intec Brussel · McAfee ePO Certified
📋
GDPR Data Protection Officer (DPO) · Certified · July 2025
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Gforce Group Founder — Belgium & Portugal operations · Successful business exit 2020
💼
Chief Data Officer & IT Manager — Essensium · Leuven, Belgium · Since 2025
🌍
4 languages — Portuguese (native) · Spanish (native) · English · Dutch

"This isn't just consulting. It's a partner who has built what you're trying to build, secured what you're trying to protect, and navigated the regulatory landscape you're facing."

Gforce Consulting is led by Gilberto Torres, an independent IT and cybersecurity consultant with over 15 years of international leadership experience spanning infrastructure, compliance, and business transformation.

Having founded and scaled technology businesses in Belgium and Portugal — including a successful group exit in 2020 — Gilberto brings a rare combination of deep technical capability, genuine entrepreneurial perspective, and executive governance experience to every engagement.

Currently serving as Chief Data Officer and IT Manager at Essensium (Leuven, Belgium), Gilberto operates at the intersection of technology and business strategy — bringing board-level thinking to practical, implementable advisory.

15+
Years Experience
3
Countries
4
Languages
100%
Independent
Free Resource

GDPR Readiness Checklist for SMEs

A practical, no-jargon checklist covering the 12 most common GDPR gaps we find in growing businesses. Understand your compliance posture in under 30 minutes — no consultant required to get started.

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What's covered

  • Lawful basis for data processing — are you covered?
  • Privacy notices — what must they include?
  • Data subject rights — response obligations and timelines
  • Data breach detection and 72-hour notification process
  • Vendor and processor agreements (DPA requirements)
  • Record of Processing Activities (RoPA) — are you maintaining one?
  • Data minimisation and retention policy gaps
  • Cross-border data transfer compliance (SCCs, adequacy decisions)

Flexible Structures Built Around Your Needs

Whether you need a focused audit or ongoing executive governance leadership, we structure engagements around your goals — not arbitrary tiers.

Project-Based
Assessment & Advisory
Starting from
€1,500 / project

Focused engagements with clear deliverables. Ideal for audits, gap analyses, or one-off infrastructure reviews.

  • Infrastructure or compliance audit
  • Gap analysis with prioritised findings
  • Executive summary report
  • Remediation roadmap
  • 1 follow-up strategy session
Discuss Your Project
Executive Leadership
Fractional CISO / CIO
Starting from
€4,000 / month

Senior IT and security leadership for organisations that need board-level expertise without full-time executive overhead.

  • Board-level security reporting
  • Security strategy ownership
  • Budget advisory & vendor alignment
  • Architecture oversight
  • Executive onsite workshops (optional)
  • Incident response governance
Explore Fractional CISO

All engagements are scoped to your specific context. Prices excl. VAT. Contact us to discuss your situation.

Let's Talk

Ready to Strengthen Your IT & Compliance Posture?

Tell us about your challenge. We'll come back to you within one business day with a clear, honest assessment of how we can help — no obligation.

Location
Leuven, Belgium · GCC Remote
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