IT Compliance & Regulatory Services
Regulatory compliance isn't optional — and the consequences of getting it wrong are real. From HIPAA to CMMC, PCI-DSS to SOC 2, our team helps you meet the requirements, pass the audits, and maintain compliance year-round.
Aligned to NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and the frameworks that matter to your industry.
The Cost of Non-Compliance
Regulatory violations, failed audits, and denied insurance claims carry consequences that go far beyond fines.
OCR settlements for HIPAA violations regularly exceed seven figures
Total cost including downtime, recovery, and reputational damage
Compliance audits are increasingly common for SMBs across regulated industries
Cyber insurance claims are regularly denied when controls cannot be documented
Non-compliance isn't just about fines. It means denied insurance claims, lost contracts, personal liability for leadership, failed M&A due diligence, and reputational damage that takes years to recover from.
Regulations & Standards We Support
We help organizations navigate the full spectrum of IT compliance requirements — from healthcare to defense contracting to financial services.
HIPAA Compliance
Protect patient health information (PHI) with administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. We help healthcare organizations implement compliant configurations, conduct risk assessments, and maintain the documentation required by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification)
Meet Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements across CMMC 2.0 levels. We help contractors implement the 110 controls required under NIST SP 800-171, prepare for third-party assessments, and build a Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M).
DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement)
Ensure Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is properly safeguarded throughout the defense supply chain. DFARS 252.204-7012 requires contractors to implement NIST SP 800-171 controls and report cyber incidents within 72 hours.
SOC 2 (Service Organization Controls)
Demonstrate your organization's commitment to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. We help you prepare for Type I and Type II audits by implementing controls mapped to the Trust Services Criteria.
PCI-DSS Compliance
Meet the 12 core requirements for protecting cardholder data. From network segmentation and encryption to access controls and monitoring, we implement and document the controls required for PCI-DSS v4.0 compliance.
FTC Safeguards Rule
Non-banking financial institutions — including auto dealers, mortgage brokers, and tax preparers — must implement a comprehensive information security program. The updated 2023 rule requires MFA, encryption, access controls, and a qualified individual to oversee compliance.
CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services)
Organizations accessing FBI criminal justice data must comply with the CJIS Security Policy. Requirements include advanced authentication, encryption, personnel security, and audit logging for all systems handling CJI data.
GDPR & State Privacy Laws
Navigate EU General Data Protection Regulation requirements and the growing patchwork of US state privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA, Indiana's SB 5, etc.). We help implement data mapping, consent management, breach notification procedures, and privacy-by-design practices.
Security Frameworks We Align To
Frameworks provide the structure. We provide the implementation, documentation, and ongoing alignment to keep you audit-ready.
NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0
The gold standard for cybersecurity risk management. Organized around six core functions — Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover — NIST CSF provides a flexible, outcome-based approach to managing cybersecurity risk.
Who uses it:
Required or recommended across federal, healthcare, financial, and critical infrastructure sectors.
How we apply it:
We align every managed environment to NIST CSF controls and use it as the foundation for risk assessments and security program development.
CIS Controls (v8.1)
A prioritized set of 18 security controls developed by the Center for Internet Security. CIS Controls provide prescriptive, actionable guidance organized into Implementation Groups (IGs) based on organizational maturity and risk profile.
Who uses it:
Widely adopted across industries as a practical security baseline. Referenced by cyber insurance carriers.
How we apply it:
We implement CIS Controls as tactical guardrails across all managed environments and map them to client insurance and compliance requirements.
NIST SP 800-171 / 800-53
SP 800-171 defines 110 security requirements for protecting CUI in non-federal systems — the backbone of CMMC and DFARS compliance. SP 800-53 provides the comprehensive control catalog used across federal agencies.
Who uses it:
Mandatory for defense contractors (CMMC/DFARS), federal agencies, and government-adjacent organizations.
How we apply it:
We implement 800-171 controls for defense contractor clients and use 800-53 as a reference framework for high-security environments.
ISO 27001 / 27002
The international standard for establishing, implementing, and maintaining an Information Security Management System (ISMS). ISO 27002 provides the supporting control guidance.
Who uses it:
Global enterprises, organizations pursuing international certification, and companies with multinational compliance obligations.
How we apply it:
We help organizations prepare for ISO 27001 certification by implementing required controls, developing the ISMS documentation, and conducting internal readiness assessments.
SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria
Developed by the AICPA, SOC 2 defines criteria across five trust service categories: Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy. It's the standard framework for service organization audits.
Who uses it:
SaaS companies, MSPs, data centers, and any organization handling client data that undergoes vendor security reviews.
How we apply it:
We implement controls mapped to SOC 2 criteria, help develop policies and evidence packages, and prepare organizations for Type I and Type II audits.
HIPAA Security Rule Framework
The HIPAA Security Rule establishes national standards for protecting electronic PHI. It requires administrative, physical, and technical safeguards, along with organizational requirements and documentation.
Who uses it:
Healthcare providers, health plans, clearinghouses, and their business associates.
How we apply it:
We conduct HIPAA risk assessments, implement required safeguards, develop Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), and maintain audit-ready documentation.
What Our Compliance Services Include
End-to-end compliance management — from initial assessment through ongoing monitoring and audit support.
Our Compliance Process
A systematic, repeatable approach to achieving and maintaining compliance.
Discovery & Assessment
We evaluate your current environment, identify applicable regulations and frameworks, and document gaps between your current posture and required controls.
Roadmap & Prioritization
We build a detailed remediation roadmap prioritized by risk severity, regulatory deadlines, and business impact — so you address what matters most first.
Implementation & Hardening
We deploy and configure security controls, develop required policies and procedures, and build the evidence packages needed for audit readiness.
Monitoring & Maintenance
Compliance isn't a project — it's a program. We provide ongoing monitoring, regular reassessments, and continuous documentation updates to keep you audit-ready.
Need Ongoing Compliance Management?
Our Guardian Compliance plan is purpose-built for organizations with active regulatory obligations or cyber insurance mandates. It includes continuous monitoring, documentation maintenance, audit preparation, and a dedicated compliance advisor.
Don't Wait for the Audit to Find the Gaps
Whether you're preparing for a SOC 2 audit, pursuing CMMC certification, or trying to meet your cyber insurance carrier's requirements — we'll help you get there.