Operating model
NIST-first compliance support
Framework alignment includes NIST, SOC 2, ISO, HIPAA, and CMMC-style requirements.
Compliance support (NIST-first)
Compliance shouldn't be a once-a-year fire drill. We treat it as an operating system: clear targets, mapped controls, and evidence that stays current as requirements evolve.
Compliance support is delivered through day-to-day security operations and scoped implementation work. If you need ongoing monitoring and evidence support, start with Managed Security (MSSP). If you need a roadmap and implementation work (controls, tooling, migrations), start with Professional Services.
Many teams think compliance is "an audit." In practice, it's a cycle: governance, discovery, implementation, and evidence. We help you understand what's involved and build a roadmap that matches your operational reality.
Proof points
Client continuity
Average client relationship: 8 years
Long-running client programs provide sustained evidence maturity.
Advisory style
Practical, no-pressure guidance
We prioritize urgency only when security or continuity risk is material.
Frameworks we commonly support
- NIST CSF (including CSF 2.0 governance concepts)
- NIST 800-53
- NIST 800-171
- CMMC-style requirements
- ISO 27001 / ISO 27701 (as needed)
- SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR (as applicable)
Typical deliverables
- Gap analysis with prioritized remediation plan
- Policy and evidence organization (audit readiness)
- Shared compliance tracking via a portal (evidence + progress visibility)
- Ongoing posture reporting for leadership and vendor reviews
- Integration between operations (MSP/MSSP) and compliance requirements
Typical cadence (varies by engagement)
- Quarterly: policy/governance/strategic decisions
- Monthly: vulnerability/alert/tool reviews
- Weekly: active remediation and migrations
We provide technical and program guidance; legal compliance interpretation remains your responsibility.
Typical outcomes
- •Clearer remediation priorities mapped to business and audit impact.
- •Evidence collection that stays current instead of last-minute.
- •Program cadence that keeps leadership informed and decisions documented.
Related resources
NIST CSF 2.0 Guide
A practical way to think about governance, risk, and controls.
Vendor Security Questionnaires
Answer with evidence, not promises, and reduce repetitive work.
IT Vendor Management
Scope vendor access, review on a cadence, and keep a small evidence pack.
Backup & DR Testing
Restore testing, retention, and evidence you can show to auditors.
FAQ
Do you offer legal compliance advice?
No. We provide technical and program support for controls, evidence, and readiness. Legal interpretation and legal advice remain with your counsel.
Can you help if we are not starting from scratch?
Yes. Many engagements start with existing controls and partial evidence; we map current state, prioritize gaps, and build a practical remediation path.
Do you align work to NIST and audit requirements?
Yes. We commonly map controls and evidence to NIST-based programs and adjacent requirements, then keep progress visible through an operational cadence.
Compliance should be operational, not annual
Let's build a compliance program that runs continuously—so you're always audit-ready, not scrambling at the last minute.