Our approach
Everything we do is built around five principles.
Practical over theoretical
Solutions should work in the real world - not just satisfy an auditor.
Governance that enables
Good governance creates confidence to innovate safely.
Risk first
Every organisation is different. We start by understanding your context before recommending solutions.
Capability that lasts
We don't just deliver projects - we build knowledge, tools and confidence within your organisation.
Partnership over consultancy
Our goal is to become a trusted advisor who helps your organisation continually mature over time.
Our mission
To help organisations confidently embrace innovation by making governance practical, measurable and sustainable.
Our partners
About Elev8
We don't just advise organisations, we help them build the capability to govern with confidence.
At Elev8 Resilience, we believe governance should enable innovation, not slow it down.
Founded by Yvonne Sears, Elev8 was created after more than 25 years working with organisations across government, critical infrastructure, education, finance and technology. Throughout that time, one challenge remained consistent.
Organisations weren't struggling because they lacked frameworks.
They were struggling because they lacked practical ways to operate them.
Too often, organisations invested significant time and money producing policies, reports and compliance documentation, only to find they were difficult to maintain, disconnected from day-to-day decision making, and quickly became outdated.
That's where Elev8 is different.
We specialise in turning complex governance requirements into practical operating models that teams can actually use.
Whether it's cybersecurity, AI governance, third-party risk, business continuity or cyber threat intelligence, our focus is always the same:
Build capability. Simplify complexity. Leave clients stronger than when we arrived.
Founder / CEO
Yvonne Sears
A dedicated subject matter expert with over 25 years’ experience in information security, business continuity, cybersecurity, privacy consulting and advisory services across the UK and Australia.
She has worked with multiple complex industries from Critical Infrastructure, Banking and Government to small specialist companies servicing Defence through innovative technology solutions.
With the multi-disciplined approach and vast experience Yvonne can design strategies that are aligned to the business needs and stakeholder expectations. By providing a prioritised roadmap based on risk, she ensure robust and effective business resilience solutions.
Yvonne is well regarded within the industry and has served on the boards of ISACA, IAPP and BCI; is a Fellow in Information Privacy, an AISA Fellow and currently on the Standards Australia Committee providing subject matter expertise and input into revisions of various international and Australian standards.
“Yvonne brings a unique perspective and approach to the information security and continuity industries at a time when it’s most needed. Her strong background in operational risk, business continuity and privacy strongly complement and enhance her information security approach.”
CISO, Mining
“I started Elev8 Resilience to help organisations make sense of cybersecurity and operational risk, without the jargon or guesswork.
Too often, I saw businesses overwhelmed by frameworks or investing in solutions that didn’t match their actual risk profile.”
With a background in executive leadership and governance, I knew there was a better way. Elev8 was built to provide practical, strategic support that connects risk, resilience, and business outcomes.
Everything we do starts with understanding your unique risk profile, because effective security isn’t one-size-fits-all. Whether it’s through our vCISO services, cyber threat intelligence, or business continuity programs, our focus is on building clarity, capability, and confidence for leaders.”