Jason Holloway, one of the UK’s leading cyber and information security specialists, has launched a new technology business aimed at helping organisations manage the increasing governance, compliance and security risks associated with artificial intelligence.
QL Security, which officially launched in February this year, has been established to provide dedicated AI security and governance services for businesses adopting AI technologies, as concerns continue to grow around regulation, data exposure and responsible implementation across the sector.
Holloway, who has more than 30 years’ experience delivering cyber and information security solutions, said the business was created in response to what he believes is a widening gap between rapid AI adoption and organisational oversight.
The launch comes as businesses across the UK continue integrating AI tools into daily operations, often without formal governance frameworks or a clear understanding of the associated risks.
Holloway is also the founder of Bridgeway Security Solutions, one of the UK’s established cyber security firms, where he continues to serve as a non-executive director.
According to QL Security, many organisations are already using AI systems extensively but remain unable to demonstrate responsible usage, explainability or compliance with emerging regulatory standards.
Holloway said the pace of AI adoption had exceeded the rate at which many businesses were able to develop internal controls and safeguards.
“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.”
QL Security has been designed specifically to focus on AI-related exposure rather than traditional cyber security infrastructure, with the company positioning its services alongside existing security operations rather than replacing them.
The business says its process centres around three stages — assessment, implementation and assurance — allowing organisations to evaluate how AI is being used internally, identify areas of risk and develop governance frameworks capable of meeting regulatory and stakeholder expectations.
As part of its approach, QL Security assesses AI exposure, reviews governance structures and assists organisations in demonstrating compliance around responsible AI use, transparency and automated decision-making processes.
The company says explainability, fairness and transparency – that are the foundational pillars of responsible AI and automated decision-making – form the core principles of its advisory model.
Holloway believes many organisations remain unaware of the scale of risk associated with unregulated AI implementation, particularly around data handling, decision-making accountability and operational oversight.
“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.”
QL Security says its offering has been specifically designed to complement rather than compete with traditional cyber security providers, arguing that AI governance requires specialist attention due to the speed at which the technology is evolving.
Holloway said larger security providers often face challenges adapting existing infrastructure and operational models to meet the demands created by rapidly changing AI systems.
“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 analysts have increasingly warned that governance structures are lagging behind AI adoption across both the public and private sectors, with regulatory scrutiny expected to increase significantly over the coming years.
QL Security says it intends to work with organisations at all stages of AI adoption, from companies exploring implementation for the first time to businesses already integrating AI into operational workflows.
If you are a company using AI and have not thought about AI security, or if you are about to implement AI – you should be talking to QL Security, get in touch today on their official website.
