FIRI Index · Consulting & Advisory

Strategic intelligence for organizations navigating the AI security and human sovereignty era.

We help CISOs, regulators, VCs and founders make decisions on AI risk, agent governance, and digital sovereignty with research-backed clarity.

Built on the FIRI Index methodology · 49 research topics · Swiss-based · View the research →
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How we help

From research to action.

Three modes of engagement, grounded in continuous FIRI research and Swiss methodological discipline.

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Diagnose

We assess your specific AI risk exposure mapped to the FIRI Index. No generic frameworks. Your context, your stack, your timeline.

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Map

We translate FIRI research into actionable intelligence for your board, your team, or your investment thesis.

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Act

We work alongside your team to operationalize decisions. From vendor selection to regulatory readiness to product strategy.

Services

Six ways we work.

Transparent pricing. Defined scope. Swiss-quality delivery.

Methodology

Built on the FIRI Research Foundation

Every engagement is grounded in the FIRI Index methodology, the same taxonomy used by professionals across the AI security ecosystem. Transparent, versioned, citable.

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Research Topics
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Macro Layers
150+
Vendors Tracked
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Regulatory Frameworks
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Our Work

Anonymized engagement examples.

Real outcomes from recent client work. Specific case studies are published as clients approve public disclosure.

Banking

Swiss Cantonal Bank

Risk Briefing

Board approved a multi-million CHF AI security budget based on FIRI assessment. Clarity on FINMA expectations and vendor selection criteria.

4 weeks2026
Investor

European Series B AI Startup

Bespoke Market Map

Identified white-space opportunity in cognitive defense market. Result became the basis for the company's next product line and Series C narrative.

6 weeks2026
Public Sector

EU Policy Institution

Commissioned Study

Published reference document used by regulatory working group. Mapping of AI agent governance gaps in current frameworks.

3 months2026
Identities are protected by standard NDAs. Detailed case studies available under mutual NDA on request.
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Founder

Led by Marc Lanz

Independent consultant with deep cross-domain expertise in AML compliance, cybersecurity, AI governance, and platform strategy. Founder of the FIRI Index. Based in Switzerland.

Marc has spent over a decade at the intersection of regulated industries and emerging technology. Current and recent work includes MLRO mandates, AML and compliance consulting for Swiss payment institutions, cybersecurity advisory, and development of intelligence platforms for the AI security ecosystem.

Working languages: German, English, Spanish. Locations served: Switzerland, Germany, Austria, EU broadly. Remote engagements globally.

Let's discuss your situation.

A 30-minute discovery call. No commitment. Clear next steps.

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