ABOUT US
Expertise Born from Experience
Axiom Risk Group was founded on a simple premise: organizations deserve security advisors who understand both the technical realities and legal complexities of protecting sensitive data.
Our Mission
At Axiom Risk Group, we believe that true security goes far beyond checking compliance boxes. Our mission is to help organizations build security and privacy programs that genuinely protect their data, their customers, and their reputation, not just satisfy auditors.
We bridge the gap between legal requirements and technical implementation, providing the strategic leadership that growing organizations need without the overhead of full-time executive hires.
Our Founder
Dr. Cyril T. Foday-Kaillie
Principal Consultant & Founder
Dr. Foday-Kaillie brings a rare combination of academic rigor and real-world operational experience to cybersecurity and privacy consulting. His unique background bridges the often-separated worlds of legal compliance and technical security implementation.
With nearly a decade of experience leading information security and assurance programs for the United Nations in some of the world’s most challenging operational environments, Dr. Foday-Kaillie has developed, implemented, and managed enterprise security programs protecting thousands of personnel and millions of dollars in assets.
His expertise in Information Security & Assurance for nearly a decade saw him protecting critical infrastructure and sensitive data in high-risk environments. This experience taught him that security isn’t just about technology it’s about people, processes, and practical implementation under real-world constraints.
His approach to security is pragmatic: compliance is necessary but insufficient. True security requires understanding both the regulatory landscape and the technical realities of implementation a perspective that informs everything Axiom Risk Group delivers.
🎓 Academic Credentials
- Ph.D. in Technology Management (Cybersecurity Concentration)
- M.Sc. in Technology Law
- M.Sc. in Cybersecurity
✓ Professional Certifications
- CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- Certified Data Protection Officer (DPO)
📊 Experience Highlights
- 8+ years UN Information Security leadership
- 500+ personnel trained in security awareness
- $8M+ in security program budget management
- 65% reduction in security incidents achieved
- 12+ security policies authored (NIST/ISO aligned)
Why “Axiom”?
An axiom is a self-evident truth, a foundational principle that doesn’t require proof because its validity is inherent. We chose this name because we believe certain truths about security and privacy are self-evident:
- Compliance alone doesn’t equal security. Passing an audit is necessary, but it’s not sufficient to actually protect your organization.
- Security must be practical. The most elegant security architecture is worthless if your team can’t implement it.
- Privacy is a fundamental right. Protecting personal data isn’t just a legal obligation, it’s an ethical imperative.
- Risk can be managed, not eliminated. Honest security advice acknowledges uncertainty and helps you make informed decisions.
These principles guide everything we do at Axiom Risk Advisors.
Our Values
Integrity
We provide honest assessments, even when the findings are uncomfortable. Your security depends on truth, not comfort. We will never tell you what you want to hear at the expense of what you need to know.
Excellence
We apply the same rigor to your security program that we developed protecting critical international operations. Our standards are high because the stakes are high.
Pragmatism
Security recommendations must be implementable. We balance ideal security with operational reality, understanding that your organization has constraints of budget, time, and resources.
Partnership
We succeed when you succeed. Our goal is to build your internal capabilities, not create dependency. We work alongside your team to transfer knowledge and develop sustainable practices.
Our Approach
We take a different approach than traditional security consultants:
🔍 Understand First
Before recommending solutions, we take time to understand your business, your risk tolerance, your constraints, and your goals. Cookie-cutter security doesn’t work.
⚖️ Balance Legal & Technical
Our unique background allows us to translate between legal requirements and technical implementation, ensuring your program satisfies regulators while actually protecting your data.
📈 Prioritize Ruthlessly
No organization can fix everything at once. We help you identify the highest-impact improvements and sequence them in a way that’s achievable within your constraints.
🤝 Work Alongside You
We’re not the consultants who drop a 200-page report and disappear. We work alongside your team, providing hands-on guidance and building internal capabilities.
📊 Measure What Matters
We help you define meaningful security metrics that demonstrate progress to leadership and boards not vanity metrics, but indicators that actually reflect your security posture.
🔄 Continuous Improvement
Security isn’t a destination it’s a journey. We help you build programs that continuously improve, adapting to new threats and changing business needs.
Location & Service Area
Axiom Risk Advisors is headquartered is at 445 Minnesota St, St Paul, MN, 55101 in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area, at the heart of Minnesota’s thriving healthcare and technology sectors.
While we have deep roots in the Twin Cities and particular expertise in the local healthcare ecosystem, we serve clients nationally. Our fractional executive model works effectively with organizations across the United States, with a combination of on-site and remote engagement tailored to each client’s needs.
Ready to Work Together?
Let’s discuss how Axiom Risk Advisors can help your organization move beyond compliance to true security.