Compliance & Risk
Compliance
Isn't Optional.
We Make IT
Manageable.
PCI compliance, cybersecurity regulations, and data protection requirements carry real financial and legal consequences when they're ignored. We help you meet your obligations without it becoming a full-time job.
Non-Compliance Has a Price Tag. It's Not a Small One.
Businesses that accept credit cards, store customer data, or operate in regulated industries face real consequences for non-compliance fines, loss of payment processing privileges, legal liability, and reputational damage that's hard to recover from.
PCI non-compliance alone can result in fines ranging from thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars, plus the cost of any breach that occurs as a result. HIPAA, SOC, and other regulatory frameworks carry their own consequences.
We help you understand exactly what you're required to do, implement the controls that get you there, and maintain that compliance posture as requirements evolve.
- PCI Compliance
If you accept credit cards, PCI-DSS compliance is required. We assess your current posture, close the gaps, and help you maintain compliance. - Secure payment processing
The right infrastructure for accepting payments securely, without putting your customers or your business at risk. - Cybersecurity awareness training
Many compliance frameworks require documented employee training. We deliver it in a way that actually sticks. - Risk assessments
A clear-eyed look at where your business is exposed and what needs to be addressed first. - Policy development
Written security policies and procedures that satisfy auditors and give your team clear guidance. - Ongoing compliance management
Requirements change. We keep up with them so you don't have to.
We've Worked Across a Range of Regulatory Environments
Compliance looks different depending on your industry and how you operate. Here's where we most commonly help businesses get and stay compliant.
PCI-DSS
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards affect any business that accepts credit or debit cards. We handle the assessment, remediation, and ongoing compliance requirements.
HIPAA
Healthcare-adjacent businesses handling patient or health information need HIPAA-compliant systems and documented processes. We build and manage them.
SOC Compliance
Service organizations that handle client data often face SOC audit requirements. We help you prepare and maintain the controls that auditors look for.
Security Awareness Training
Most compliance frameworks require documented employee training. We deliver practical, engaging training that satisfies requirements and actually changes behavior.
Risk Assessments
A documented risk assessment is often the first step in any compliance program. We conduct thorough assessments and give you a clear action plan.
Policy & Documentation
Compliance requires paper trails. We help develop the written policies, procedures, and documentation that demonstrate your compliance program is real and active.
Do You Have a Written Information Security Plan?
If your business handles financial data, processes payments, prepares taxes, or operates in an industry that touches sensitive customer information, the FTC Safeguards Rule likely applies to you. And it requires more than just good intentions.
A Written Information Security Plan (WISP) is a federally required document that outlines exactly how your business protects sensitive customer data. It must cover administrative, technical, and physical safeguards and be reviewed and updated on a regular basis. It is not a template you print once and file away.
For accounting and tax firms specifically, the IRS now requires WISP attestation during annual PTIN renewal. Firms without a compliant plan in place face penalties, potential loss of their ability to practice, and significant liability if a breach occurs.
We help you build a WISP that is tailored to your actual business, not a generic document, and we keep it current as requirements evolve.
- Who it applies to
Tax preparers, accounting firms, mortgage brokers, finance companies, collection agencies, and any business the FTC classifies as a financial institution under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. - What a WISP must cover
Administrative safeguards like employee training and access controls, technical safeguards like encryption and multi-factor authentication, and physical safeguards for your office and devices. - The WISP must be tailored
A solo tax preparer and a 50-person accounting firm have different requirements. Your WISP needs to reflect the actual size, complexity, and risk profile of your specific practice. - Annual review is required
A WISP is a living document. It must be reviewed and updated regularly to account for changes in your business, your technology, and the regulatory environment. - Consequences of non-compliance
FTC enforcement penalties, IRS PTIN suspension, exposure to civil liability in the event of a breach, and reputational damage that is difficult to recover from. - We build and maintain it for you
We develop your WISP from scratch, customized to your business, and manage the annual review process so it stays compliant without pulling you away from your work.
What the FTC Safeguards Rule Actually Requires
The rule is more specific than most businesses realize. Here are the core elements your information security program must address.
Designated Security Lead
The FTC requires you to designate a qualified individual to implement and supervise your information security program. For most small businesses, that person is us.
Risk Assessment
A written assessment of the internal and external risks to your customer data must be conducted and documented. This forms the foundation of your entire security program.
Access Controls & Encryption
You must implement and regularly review who has access to customer information, and encrypt that data both in storage and in transit.
Multi-Factor Authentication
MFA is now explicitly required for any system that accesses customer information. We implement and manage this across your entire environment.
Incident Response Plan
Your WISP must include a documented plan for responding to security incidents, including breach notification procedures and steps to contain and recover from an attack.
Annual Reporting
The qualified individual overseeing your security program must report in writing to your board or governing body at least once per year on the state of your program.
Start With a Compliance Assessment
We'll take an honest look at where you are against the requirements that apply to your business
and tell you clearly what needs to change.
