Our Mission: Standardising Excellence
High Table was founded to bridge the gap between complex regulatory standards and operational reality.
From Audit to Architecture
High Table was established in 2018 by Stuart Barker, a former ISO 27001 Lead Auditor and Information Security Consultant.
During his tenure conducting audits for UKAS-accredited bodies, Stuart observed a recurring pattern: organizations were failing not because of a lack of security, but because of a lack of clarity. They were over-engineering their systems, drowning in paperwork, and missing the pragmatic controls that actually reduce risk.
After leading Data Governance for General Electric (GE) and advising major financial institutions, Stuart recognized that the market needed a standardized framework—one that was “Auditor-Verified” by design.
The Result: The ISO 27001 Implementation Suite. A methodology that distills 30 years of field experience into a structured, repeatable system.
Our Core Principles
1. Auditor-Led Design We do not guess what the auditor wants. We know. Every template and control in our suite is architected based on the evidence standards required by external certification bodies.
2. Pragmatic Compliance Security should enable business, not block it. Our framework is designed to satisfy ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 27002:2022 requirements with the minimum necessary operational friction.
3. Knowledge Transfer We believe in empowering internal teams. We don’t just sell you a document; we provide the coaching and rationale so you can own your ISMS long-term.
Global Reach, Personal Accountability
Headquartered in Leeds, UK, High Table serves over 5,000 organizations globally. We operate as a boutique firm, ensuring that every client has direct access to senior expertise.
Our Credentials:
- ISO 27001 Certified: We practice what we preach. High Table holds a UKAS-accredited ISO 27001 certification.
- Cyber Essentials Certified: We maintain rigorous internal security standards.
