Compliance & Risk
Compliance as a competitive advantage
Compliance and risk management consulting — SOC 2, HIPAA, CMMC, FFIEC, FTC Safeguards, NIST CSF, and PCI DSS support for regulated industries.
Compliance & Risk services
What we deliver
Stay ahead of evolving regulations while building resilience into your operations. Our compliance and risk services simplify complex frameworks and translate them into actionable strategies that protect your business. From aligning with standards like CIS, NIST, FFIEC, ISO, and PCI to conducting quantitative risk assessments and readiness reviews, we help you understand exposure, prioritize investments, and strengthen trust. We turn compliance from a checkbox exercise into a competitive advantage.
Our areas of focus include:
Regulatory Frameworks
NIST, CIS, NCUA, ISO, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI, GDPR, and beyond.
Learn moreRisk Quantification
FAIR-based assessments tied to real business impact.
Learn moreContinuous Compliance
Automate controls and stay audit-ready year-round.
Learn moreThird-Party Risk Management
Reduce exposure from vendors and partners.
Learn morePolicy Development & Governance
Practical policies that actually get implemented.
Learn moreSecurity Awareness Training
Build a human firewall against phishing and social attacks.
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See where your stack covers your framework
Map your existing security tooling to your framework in minutes — your coverage, your gaps, and where a tool stops and program work begins. Free, no sign-up.
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Explore our compliance specializations
Our dedicated compliance programs go deep on the frameworks that matter most to your industry. Select a program to learn about our methodology, what's included, and what to expect.
NCUA
Examination readiness, Part 748 programs, and cyber incident reporting for credit unions — our deepest regulatory specialty.
Learn moreSOC 2 Compliance
SOC 2 Type I and Type II readiness — control design, evidence collection, auditor liaison, and a program that stays audit-ready year-round.
Learn moreHIPAA Compliance
HIPAA Security Rule and Privacy Rule alignment — risk analysis, safeguards, BAA management, and breach readiness for covered entities and business associates.
Learn moreCMMC 2.0
CMMC 2.0 Level 1 and Level 2 readiness — NIST 800-171 gap assessment, SPRS scoring, POA&M remediation, and C3PAO assessment preparation.
Learn moreFTC Safeguards Rule
FTC Safeguards Rule compliance for auto dealers, accounting firms, and non-bank financial institutions — qualified individual, risk assessment, and the nine required elements.
Learn moreFFIEC Cybersecurity
FFIEC cybersecurity alignment for banks and credit unions — CAT-to-CSF 2.0 transition, NCUA ACET, ISE readiness, and board reporting examiners respect.
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What clients say
“Principle Security was instrumental in guiding us through our recent infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives. Their partnership was reliable, professional, and results‑driven, which is why we continue to engage them whenever new opportunities arise.”
“Their team helped us prioritize risk without overwhelming us with jargon or checklists. Practical guidance that actually moved the needle.”
“They stepped in during a critical project and brought stability fast—tight execution, clear communication, and zero babysitting required.”
“With their managed services handling patching, backups, and detection, our internal team finally has room to focus. Reliable, low-noise, and effective.”
“We didn't need a full-time CISO—we needed experience and flexibility. Their fractional leadership model gave us exactly that.”
“Our compliance program was scattered. They brought structure, clarity, and got us aligned with FFIEC and NIST—finally audit-ready and confident.”
“Principle Security helped us redesign our entire security stack without disrupting operations. They understood our infrastructure and delivered clean, scalable solutions.”
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