Compliance frameworks

Understand the Requirement, the Implementation Work, and Who Has Authority

Frameworks and regulations define different obligations, evidence expectations, and assessment models. Smart Biz iT helps organizations translate those requirements into controls, documentation, ownership, and recurring operations.

Common frameworks and requirements

SOC 2

Readiness and control operations for service organizations preparing for an examination performed by an independent CPA firm.

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HIPAA Security Rule

Risk analysis, safeguards, workforce procedures, vendor responsibilities, incidents, and evidence for organizations handling electronic protected health information.

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WISP and FTC Safeguards Rule

Written security planning and operational safeguards for organizations protecting customer information, including accounting and tax firms.

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NIST and CIS Controls

Structured practices for identifying, prioritizing, implementing, and improving cybersecurity capabilities.

ISO 27001

An information security management system standard requiring defined scope, risk treatment, controls, governance, internal review, and independent certification.

Customer and insurer requirements

Security questionnaires, contract clauses, cyber insurance applications, and procurement reviews often combine controls from multiple sources.

The roles are different

Organization leadership

Defines risk tolerance, approves scope, assigns resources, accepts residual risk, and remains accountable for the program.

Implementation partner

Helps assess the environment, implement controls, develop procedures, organize evidence, and maintain operations.

Independent assessor or auditor

Performs the formal examination, assessment, attestation, or certification when authorized by the applicable framework.

Determine what the requirement actually demands

Start with the contract, customer request, regulation, insurer questionnaire, or framework creating the obligation.

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