STAMFORD, UK, June 2, 2026 — As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in business operations, cyber security veteran Jason Holloway has launched a specialist consultancy focused on helping organisations address the governance, compliance and security challenges that accompany AI adoption.
QL Security, which began operating earlier this year and officially launched in February, delivers dedicated AI governance and security services to organisations seeking to implement AI responsibly. The company was created amid growing concerns surrounding regulatory obligations, data protection, transparency and the safe deployment of AI technologies.
With more than three decades of experience in cyber and information security, Holloway said QL Security was formed to address the disconnect between the speed at which AI is being embraced and the controls many organisations have in place to manage it effectively.
The company’s launch coincides with widespread AI adoption across UK businesses, many of which are introducing AI-driven tools and systems without established governance structures or comprehensive risk management processes.
Holloway is also the founder of Bridgeway Security Solutions, a long-standing UK cyber security company, where he continues to hold a non-executive director position.
According to QL Security, a significant number of organisations are already relying on AI technologies while struggling to demonstrate accountability, explain decision-making processes or satisfy emerging compliance requirements.
Holloway said many businesses have embraced AI faster than they have been able to develop the policies, oversight mechanisms and safeguards necessary to manage associated risks.
“AI has rapidly become part of everyday business activity and is now being used by millions of people across the UK,” he said. “However, governance and oversight have not developed at the same speed, which creates significant operational and security concerns for organisations.”
Rather than focusing on conventional cyber security infrastructure, QL Security concentrates specifically on AI-related governance and risk management. The company positions its services as a complementary layer that works alongside existing security functions.
Its methodology is built around three key phases — assessment, implementation and assurance — enabling organisations to understand how AI is being used, identify potential vulnerabilities and establish governance frameworks aligned with regulatory and stakeholder expectations.
The firm evaluates AI-related exposure, reviews governance arrangements and supports organisations in demonstrating responsible AI practices, transparency and compliance surrounding automated decision-making.
QL Security says fairness, transparency and explainability underpin its advisory approach and remain central to responsible AI governance.
Holloway believes many organisations underestimate the potential consequences of poorly governed AI, particularly regarding data management, accountability and operational control.
“AI represents one of the most significant technological developments of this century, but it also introduces new forms of risk if organisations fail to manage it correctly,” he said. “Many businesses are already exposed to vulnerabilities or compliance issues they may not yet fully understand.”
The company maintains that AI governance requires dedicated expertise and has designed its services to complement, rather than compete with, traditional cyber security providers.
According to Holloway, larger security organisations can face difficulties adapting established operating models to keep pace with rapidly evolving AI technologies.
“It is difficult for many traditional providers to move quickly in this space because AI presents a very different set of governance and operational challenges,” he said. “Our focus is entirely dedicated to helping organisations understand and manage those specific risks.”
Industry observers continue to warn that governance frameworks are falling behind the accelerating adoption of AI across both public and private sectors, with regulatory expectations expected to become increasingly stringent.
QL Security plans to support organisations at every stage of their AI journey, from businesses evaluating potential use cases to enterprises already integrating AI into critical operations.
Businesses currently using AI, or planning to introduce AI technologies, are encouraged to assess their governance and security posture and speak with QL Security for specialist guidance.
