Degarmo Technologies | Compliance & Risk Governance Guide

Compliance Services

Compliance & Risk
Governance Guide

Navigate NIST, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and other regulatory frameworks with Degarmo's compliance-as-a-service approach — from initial gap assessment to sustained audit readiness.

ProviderDegarmo Technologies

RevisionJuly 2026

ClassificationClient Distribution

Contents

Compliance is no longer just a checkbox for large enterprises. Healthcare providers, financial services firms, government contractors, and any organization handling sensitive data now face rigorous frameworks with real penalties for non-compliance. The challenge isn't understanding the regulations — it's building and maintaining the technical and administrative controls that demonstrate compliance under audit conditions.

NIST

Cybersecurity Framework

The gold standard for managing cybersecurity risk. Five core functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover.

Applies to: Government contractors, critical infrastructure, most regulated industries

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act

Mandatory for any organization handling Protected Health Information (PHI) — patients, payers, or business associates.

Applies to: Healthcare providers, insurers, medical SaaS, billing companies

PCI-DSS

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard

Required for organizations that accept, process, store, or transmit payment card data. Version 4.0 in full effect 2025.

Applies to: Any business that accepts credit/debit cards

CMMC

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

DoD requirement for federal contractors and subcontractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Applies to: Defense contractors, federal subcontractors, defense supply chain

SOC 2

Service Organization Control 2

Trust Services Criteria covering security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.

Applies to: SaaS companies, cloud service providers, technology vendors

ISO 27001

Information Security Management System

International standard for establishing, implementing, and maintaining an information security management system.

Applies to: Organizations seeking international credibility or enterprise contracts

Our Compliance-as-a-Service Approach

Gap Assessment & Risk Inventory

We start with a structured gap assessment against your applicable frameworks — documenting what controls exist, what's missing, and what needs remediation.
Policy & Documentation Development

Auditors don't just want controls — they want evidence. We build the policies, procedures, and documentation that make your controls defensible under scrutiny.
Technical Control Implementation

We don't just advise — we implement. MFA enforcement, network segmentation, access controls, encryption, and logging are deployed and tested.
Ongoing Monitoring & Audit Maintenance

Compliance isn't a one-time project. We provide continuous monitoring, quarterly reviews, and audit-readiness assessments to keep you compliant year-round.

Section 03 & 04

Risk Assessment & Compliance Roadmap

Understanding where your gaps are is the first step. Our risk assessment turns unknowns into a prioritized action plan with clear timelines and measurable outcomes.

The Risk You're Carrying Right Now

Most organizations are carrying significant compliance risk in these categories — often without knowing the full picture:

Access Control & Identity ManagementHigh Risk

Audit Logging & MonitoringHigh Risk

Data Encryption (at rest & in transit)Medium Risk

Policy & Procedure DocumentationMedium Risk

Vendor & Third-Party Risk ManagementMedium Risk

Incident Response PlanningLower Risk

Compliance Roadmap: Gap to Audit-Ready

Phase 1: Discovery & Gap Assessment (Weeks 1–3)

Inventory your current controls, policies, and systems against your applicable framework(s). Produce a prioritized gap report with risk scores.

Foundation

Phase 2: Remediation Planning (Weeks 4–5)

Build a prioritized remediation roadmap — addressing critical gaps first, with timelines, owners, and cost estimates for each control.

Strategy

Phase 3: Technical & Administrative Control Implementation (Weeks 6–12)

Deploy technical controls (MFA, SIEM, encryption, access management) and build administrative controls (policies, procedures, training programs).

Implementation

Phase 4: Evidence Collection & Audit Readiness (Weeks 10–14)

Compile the evidence portfolio required for your specific audit — logs, policies, training records, risk assessments, and control documentation.

Readiness

Phase 5: Continuous Monitoring & Maintenance (Ongoing)

Quarterly compliance reviews, continuous control monitoring, annual risk reassessments, and proactive updates for regulatory changes.

Ongoing

Section 05 & 06

Industries & Why Degarmo

Different industries face different compliance requirements — and different consequences for getting it wrong. Degarmo brings deep experience across regulated sectors.

Industry-Specific Requirements

Industry	Key Frameworks	Common Degarmo Engagement
Healthcare & Medical	HIPAA, HITECH, NIST CSF	PHI access controls, audit logging, BAA management, risk analysis
Financial Services	PCI-DSS, SOX, GLBA	Cardholder data environment scoping, network segmentation, encryption
Government Contractors	CMMC, DFARS, NIST SP 800-171	CUI handling, system security plans, self-attestation support
Legal & Professional Services	State Bar requirements, CCPA/CPRA	Client data protection, access governance, incident response
Retail & E-Commerce	PCI-DSS, CCPA/CPRA	PCI scoping, secure payment flows, breach notification procedures
Technology & SaaS	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR	Trust Services Criteria readiness, vendor due diligence, data mapping

Why Degarmo for Compliance

NIST Framework Expertise

Our team holds ISSM and CISO-level credentials with hands-on NIST CSF and 800-53 implementation experience — not just theoretical knowledge.

We Implement, Not Just Advise

Many compliance consultants hand you a report and walk away. Degarmo implements the technical controls, builds the policies, and supports you through the actual audit.

Security-First by Design

Compliance requirements are built on top of strong security fundamentals. Our managed security services ensure your technical controls are real, tested, and defensible.

Veteran-Owned Discipline

Compliance demands documentation, process rigor, and accountability — values at the core of Degarmo's veteran-owned culture. We treat your compliance like a mission, not a project.

Ready to Get Audit-Ready?

From Compliance Gap
to Audit-Ready

Don't wait for an audit notice to find out where your gaps are. Degarmo's compliance team will assess your current posture, build a clear roadmap, and stand with you through every step — from remediation to audit day.

Request a Free Compliance Assessment

Contact us at info@degarmo.tech | degarmo.tech

Credentials

ISSM · CISO · Security Engineers

Frameworks Covered

NIST · HIPAA · PCI-DSS · CMMC · SOC 2

Ownership

Veteran-Owned · Founded 2018

Table of Contents

Our Compliance-as-a-Service Approach

The Risk You're Carrying Right Now

Compliance Roadmap: Gap to Audit-Ready

Industry-Specific Requirements

Why Degarmo for Compliance