4 Lines of Defence (4LOD) is an independent consultancy and software firm located in London. 4LOD is an integral part of the 3 Lines of Defence Group (3LDC Group). The group is an active member of industry trade associations, thought leadership bodies and chambers of commerce, including the BVCA (British Venture Capital & Private Equity Association), the APCC (Association of Professional Compliance Consultants) and the IBE (Institute of Business Ethics).

4LOD is focused on the provision of software solutions for financial service firms, professional service firms, corporate organisations and governmental agencies.

4LOD delivers software solutions through both its 3LDC Group services and its external partner network. These software solutions enable our own user interface and allow international clients to enhance their governance, control, compliance, risk and operational frameworks (frameworks). The framework solutions include C-Hub; control management software, cyber security, data encryption of emails and email data which uses the industry-leading Galaxkey software.

Our solutions provide a 4th Line of Defence which complements your internal 3 lines of defence (business and control functions) within the firm and the advisory services of the 3 Lines of Defence Consulting Group.

The 3LDC Group brings together a partnership of experts and technology solutions and is ideally positioned to deliver a holistic solution that suits your business needs and profile.