Compliance as a Service
Turn Compliance from Burden to Advantage
Comprehensive compliance solutions for regulated industries. We specialize in NIST, CIS Controls, HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, and financial regulations—transforming audits from nightmares into showcases of operational excellence.
Our Compliance Process: Transparent and Results-Driven
We believe compliance should be straightforward, not mysterious. Here's exactly how we guide you from initial assessment to audit-ready status—with clear milestones, defined deliverables, and ongoing support.
Discovery & Gap Analysis
Timeline: Week 1-2
Your Time: 3-5 hours of interviews
We start by understanding your current security posture through documentation review, stakeholder interviews, and technical assessments. You'll receive a detailed gap analysis showing exactly where you stand against your target framework (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc.) with prioritized recommendations for achieving compliance.
Roadmap & Planning
Timeline: Week 2-3
Deliverables: Compliance roadmap, project plan
We develop a customized compliance roadmap with clear phases, milestones, and resource requirements. This includes policy templates, control implementation guides, and a realistic timeline based on your organization's size and complexity. You'll know exactly what needs to happen, by when, and who's responsible.
Implementation Support
Timeline: Months 2-4 (varies by framework)
Communication: Weekly check-ins
We guide you through implementing security controls, developing policies and procedures, and establishing evidence collection processes. Our team provides hands-on support for technical implementations, reviews your documentation, and ensures all controls meet auditor expectations. You're never left guessing—we're available throughout the process.
Audit Readiness & Support
Timeline: Month 5+
Support: Pre-audit review, auditor liaison
Before your audit, we conduct a comprehensive readiness assessment to identify any remaining gaps. During the audit, we serve as your technical liaison, helping auditors understand your controls and providing clarification on implementation details. Our goal is your successful certification on the first attempt.
What to Expect When Working With Us
📋 Deliverables You'll Receive:
- • Gap analysis report with prioritized recommendations
- • Customized compliance roadmap and project plan
- • Policy and procedure templates tailored to your organization
- • Control implementation guides and evidence tracking tools
- • Pre-audit readiness assessment report
💬 How We Communicate:
- • Weekly status meetings (30-60 minutes)
- • Shared project dashboard for real-time tracking
- • Dedicated Slack channel for quick questions
- • Monthly executive summaries for leadership
- • 30-day post-audit support included
Why Choose Compliance as a Service?
Expert guidance that simplifies complex regulations and strengthens your security posture
Simplified Compliance
Navigate complex regulatory requirements with ease. We translate compliance jargon into actionable steps your team can implement immediately.
Cost-Efficiency
Get expert compliance guidance without the overhead of full-time compliance staff. Access senior-level expertise at a fraction of the cost.
Proactive Security
Stay ahead of threats with continuous compliance monitoring. We identify gaps before they become audit findings or security incidents.
Continuous Monitoring
Ongoing assessment and management of your compliance posture. Regular reviews ensure you maintain audit-ready status year-round.
What Our Compliance Services Include
Comprehensive compliance support from assessment through ongoing management
Compliance Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of your current compliance posture against relevant frameworks including NIST, CIS Controls, HIPAA, SOC 2, and PCI-DSS.
Regulatory Alignment
Strategic guidance to align your security controls with industry-specific regulatory requirements and best practices for your sector.
Policy and Procedure Development
Creation and documentation of security policies, procedures, and controls that meet compliance requirements and fit your organization.
Employee Training
Security awareness training programs tailored to your compliance requirements, ensuring your team understands their role in maintaining compliance.
Compliance Reporting and Documentation
Detailed compliance documentation and reporting for audits, board presentations, and regulatory inquiries with evidence of control effectiveness.
Ongoing Compliance Management
Continuous monitoring, gap remediation, and compliance maintenance to ensure you stay audit-ready throughout the year, not just before audits.
What Sets Our Compliance Approach Apart
We're not just compliance consultants—we're security practitioners who understand that frameworks are tools, not destinations. Here's why organizations choose Guarded for their compliance journey.
Real-World Security, Not Checkbox Compliance
We implement controls that genuinely protect your organization, not just satisfy auditors. Our approach prioritizes actual risk reduction over documentation theater. Every policy we create, every control we implement serves a real security purpose that makes your organization more resilient to threats.
Framework-Agnostic Methodology
We leverage NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls, and ISO 27001 principles as the foundation for all compliance work. This means your SOC 2 program also advances HIPAA compliance, your PCI-DSS controls support financial regulations, and you're building a comprehensive security program—not isolated compliance silos.
Right-Sized for Your Organization
We scale our recommendations to your organization's size, technical maturity, and budget. A 15-person startup doesn't need enterprise-grade SIEM—but you do need logging and monitoring. We recommend solutions that fit your reality today while building toward tomorrow's requirements without over-engineering or under-protecting.
Transparent Pricing & Timelines
Most firms provide vague "it depends" timelines and scope creep pricing. We provide fixed-price proposals with clear deliverables, realistic timelines based on your starting point, and no surprise fees. You'll know upfront what achieving compliance will cost and how long it will realistically take based on our experience with similar organizations.
Our Quality Commitment
Every compliance engagement includes a quality review by a second senior consultant to ensure accuracy and completeness. We stand behind our work—if you encounter audit findings on controls we implemented, we'll remediate them at no additional cost during your audit period.
Our goal isn't just to get you through an audit. It's to build a compliance program that scales with your business, protects your stakeholders, and becomes a competitive advantage when winning new clients.
Complementary Security Services
Explore our complementary services to build a comprehensive security program
Risk Assessment
NIST-based comprehensive risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities and prioritize security investments alongside your compliance initiatives.
vCISO Services
Strategic security leadership to build and maintain your compliance program with ongoing guidance from experienced CISOs.
Vendor Risk Assessment
Evaluate third-party security postures to ensure vendors meet your compliance requirements and don't introduce supply chain risks.
Upgrade Your Compliance Program Today
Stop struggling with compliance requirements. Schedule a free assessment to discover how we can transform your compliance program into a competitive advantage.