Our Origins

The Birth of Polaris Advisory AI

Polaris Advisory AI was founded with a clear mission: to empower organizations in navigating the complexities of information security and responsible AI. Our journey began when a group of seasoned professionals recognized the need for strategic guidance in an increasingly digital world. We understood that governance should not merely be a cost center but a catalyst for trust and innovation.
From our inception, we have focused on providing C-level executives with the insights and tools necessary to transform their governance frameworks. Our team combines deep industry knowledge with a commitment to ethical practices, ensuring that our clients can confidently embrace technological advancements while safeguarding their assets.
As we continue to grow, our dedication to fostering a culture of security and responsibility remains unwavering. We believe that by equipping organizations with the right strategies, we can help them not only meet regulatory demands but also thrive in a competitive landscape.

Case Study: A Modern Law Firm

Securing Justice: Implementing Zero Trust for a Law Firm's Microsoft 365 Environment


A forward-thinking law firm specializing in corporate litigation needed to modernize its security to protect highly sensitive, attorney-client privileged data. With a firm-wide migration to Microsoft 365 and plans to adopt AI assistants like Microsoft Copilot, they faced an urgent need to move beyond traditional security and ensure their data was protected from both external threats and accidental internal leaks.

The Challenge: Data Sprawl and Emerging Threats ⚖️

The firm's reliance on Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive) created a complex, perimeter-less environment with significant risks:

  • Sensitive Data Everywhere: Privileged case files, eDiscovery data, and client PII were spread across hundreds of SharePoint sites and Teams channels with inconsistent permissions.
  • Collaboration Risks: The ease of sharing in M365 increased the risk of accidental data leakage to opposing counsel, expert witnesses, or unauthorized internal staff.
  • AI Adoption Concerns: Leadership wanted to leverage Microsoft Copilot for productivity but was deeply concerned that the AI could access and inadvertently expose confidential information across different client matters.
  • Shadow IT: Partners were occasionally using personal cloud storage for convenience, creating unmanaged silos of firm data.

The Outcomes: Secure Collaboration and Confident AI Adoption 🏆

  • Reduced Data Leakage Risk by 90%: Automated DLP policies and data classification prevented hundreds of potential incidents of accidental data sharing per month.
  • Enabled Safe AI Adoption: With a strong data governance foundation in place, the firm was able to confidently deploy Microsoft Copilot to its legal teams, boosting productivity without compromising client confidentiality.
  • Simplified Compliance & Audits: The system provided a clear, auditable trail of who was accessing sensitive data and when, streamlining compliance with data privacy regulations.
  • Eliminated Shadow IT: By making secure collaboration in M365 easy and effective, the need for partners to use unauthorized external cloud services was eliminated.

Case Study: Zero Trust for a Drone Manufacturer

Securing the Skies: Achieving ISO Certification and Enterprise Trust for an Autonomous Drone Platform


A leading drone manufacturer developing autonomous aerial platforms for industrial inspection and emergency response needed to build a world-class security posture. Their challenge was to secure their entire ecosystem—from the drone's firmware to the AI-driven analytics cloud—to win major enterprise and government contracts and achieve ISO 27001 certification.

The Challenge: A Perimeter-less World 🚁

The client faced unique and significant security risks that traditional models couldn't address:

  • Physical & Digital Threats: The drones themselves could be physically tampered with or targeted by signal-jamming and GPS spoofing.
  • Hostile Environments: The drones operate in untrusted, remote environments, making their communication links highly vulnerable.
  • Sensitive Data Capture: The platform captures and processes high-resolution imagery and critical infrastructure data, making it a high-value target.
  • Complex Data Flows: Data moves from the drone’s sensors to an onboard processor, then across public networks to a cloud platform for AI analysis.

The Outcomes: Certification and Market Leadership 🏆



  • Achieved ISO 27001 Certification on the First Attempt: The Zero Trust architecture provided a robust and highly auditable Information Security Management System (ISMS) that far exceeded the standard's requirements.
  • Unlocked New Markets: The proven security posture became a key differentiator, enabling the company to win lucrative contracts with security-conscious clients in the energy and public safety sectors.
  • Reduced Operational Risk: By securing the drone's firmware and control links, the risk of a fleet-wide grounding due to a malicious attack was virtually eliminated.
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