We help small to midmarket and enterprise companies achieve compliance.
You get a team of compliance experts identifying gaps, building a plan, and collaborating with you to implement the systems, controls, and processes you need.
✓ HIPAA
✓ CMMC
✓ CJIS
✓ PCI-DSS
✓ And others
What are IT compliance services?
IT compliance services are professional services that help organizations meet regulatory, legal, contractual, and industry requirements related to information technology, cybersecurity, data privacy, and risk management. A compliance partner can help you:
- Understand applicable regulations and frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CJIS, CMMC, SOC 2)
- Audit IT systems to identify compliance gaps
- Implement cybersecurity controls to meet compliance standards
- Maintain ongoing compliance through managed services, regular assessments, and expert support
Compliance Framework
DFARS / CMMC
As a NIST Consultant, we help Department of Defense (DoD) contractors throughout the U.S. implement the NIST 800-171 cybersecurity framework. Our Government IT services enable you to comply with DFARS and prepare for an upcoming CMMC audit.
NIST
Our NIST Compliance “Gap” Assessment empowers organizations to develop and implement security standards and management practices that align with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).
HIPPA
Gain insight into your PHI protection measures and audit preparedness with a risk assessment tailored to the healthcare IT support industry.
PCI-DSS
Gain insight into your compliance standing with our PCI-DSS compliance services. We tailor our risk assessments to the payment card industry and your PCI-DSS Level.
CJIS
Experienced IT compliance auditors review your practices and provide a clear roadmap to an excellent compliance standing with the Criminal Justice Information Security Division
SEC Regulation S-P
The SEC’s Amended Regulation S-P requires several new measures, including an incident response plan and data breach notification policies. Get the expert consulting and implementation you need for SEC cybersecurity compliance.
Compliance by Industry
Accounting
Banking
Construction
Secure IT support for office and job site needs. Required certifications: CMMC, ISO 27001, OSHA compliance, and NIST framework.
Criminal Justice
High IT security and CJIS standards support. Critical certifications: CJIS compliance, CJIS Security Policy, and CJIS Level 4 training.
Finance
Safeguard financial data and simplify SEC cybersecurity compliance with trusted IT partnership. Required certifications: SOC 2, PCI DSS, GLBA, and CFCS credentials.
Goverment
Strengthen IT services within strict compliance requirements. Essential certifications: FedRAMP, FISMA, Section 508, and NIST framework.
Healthcare
Law Firms
Secure, compliant IT solutions tailored for legal practices. Key certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, CCEP, and legal specialization certifications.
Manufactoring
International regulation compliance and information security management. Essential certifications: CMMC, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, NIST Cybersecurity, REACH, and RoHS.
Nonprofits
Budget-friendly solutions meeting technology and security needs. Important certifications: SOC 2, GDPR compliance, and ISO 27001.
Schools & Education
Adapt to changing security rules for educational institutions. Key certifications: FERPA, Section 508, SOC 2, and COPPA compliance.
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How it works
Why choose E3H3?
E3H3 stands apart from other compliance partners in several key ways. Here’s everything that differentiates E3H3
- Deep compliance expertise in all major frameworks (CMMC, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and more).
- Implementation, not just advisory. Corsica can implement and manage your required controls.
- Transition to managed services (IT, cyber, and more) with unlimited support and predictable monthly pricing.
- In-house, US-based team offers a superior experience for compliance customers.
- Reduce vendor count and save money with managed services covering IT, cyber, EDI, data integration, AI, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are IT compliance services?
IT compliance services are professional services that help organizations meet regulatory, legal, contractual, and industry requirements related to information technology, cybersecurity, data privacy, and risk management. A compliance partner can help you:
- Understand applicable regulations and frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CJIS, CMMC, SOC 2)
- Audit IT systems to identify compliance gaps
- Implement cybersecurity controls to meet compliance standards
- Maintain ongoing compliance through managed services, regular assessments, and expert support
What is IT and cybersecurity compliance?
IT and cybersecurity compliance is the practice of ensuring that an organization’s technology systems, security controls, and operational processes meet required laws, regulations, industry standards, and contractual obligations. These requirements may come from government regulations (such as HIPAA or GDPR), industry standards (such as PCI-DSS or ISO 27001), or security frameworks (such as NIST or CMMC).
In practical terms, IT and cybersecurity compliance focuses on protecting data, managing risk, and demonstrating compliance and due diligence to auditors. This includes implementing technical safeguards like access controls, logging, encryption, and monitoring, as well as maintaining policies, documentation, and audit evidence that prove these controls are working as intended.
Compliance is not a one‑time event. Rather, it’s an ongoing operational discipline. Organizations must continuously monitor systems, manage changes, address new risks, and update controls as regulations, technologies, and threats evolve. This practice helps ensure compliance and security over time.
Why is IT compliance important beyond avoiding fines?
IT compliance is important beyond avoiding fines because it reduces business risk, strengthens trust, and improves operational resilience. Here are the primary benefits of compliance.
- Reduced legal and financial risk by minimizing exposure to fines, penalties, lawsuits, and regulatory enforcement actions
- Lower likelihood of data breaches and security incidents through required safeguards, controls, and monitoring
- Improved customer and partner trust by demonstrating due diligence and responsible data handling
- Access to regulated markets and contracts that require formal compliance (e.g., healthcare, defense, finance)
- Faster and easier vendor security reviews due to standardized documentation and controls
- Stronger incident response and recovery readiness driven by defined procedures and accountability
- More consistent and mature IT and security operations with repeatable, auditable processes
- Better visibility into risk across systems, users, and data through ongoing assessments and monitoring
- Reduced insurance risk and improved cyber insurance eligibility or pricing
- Clearer internal roles, responsibilities, and governance across IT, security, and leadership
- Improved scalability and support for growth as systems and controls are designed to meet recognized standards
- Enhanced organizational credibility with regulators, boards, investors, and insurers
What’s the difference between regulatory compliance and security frameworks?
At a high level, regulatory compliance is required by law, while optional framework compliance helps an organization build trust and compete in markets with stringent security requirements. Here’s how the two types of compliance compare in detail.
| Aspect | Regulatory Compliance | Security Framework Compliance |
| What it is | Compliance with laws, regulations, or government mandates | Compliance with voluntary or industry‑recognized security standards |
| Source | Government bodies or regulators (e.g., HHS, DoD, EU authorities) | Standards organizations or industry groups (e.g., NIST, ISO) |
| Is it mandatory? | Yes—legally or contractually required | Usually voluntary, unless required by contract or regulation |
| Purpose | Ensure legal adherence and protect regulated data | Increase trust and business growth potential by improving security posture |
| Enforcement | Enforced through audits, penalties, fines, or legal action | Enforced through customer requirements, market forces, audits, or certifications |
| Examples | HIPAA, GDPR, CMMC (DoD mandate), PCI-DSS (contractual) | NIST CSF, NIST 800‑53, ISO 27001, CIS Critical Security Controls |
| Audit focus | Proof of compliance with specific legal requirements | Alignment with defined security controls and practices |
| Business impact | Avoids legal penalties and contract loss | Improves security maturity and customer confidence |
Does being compliant mean we’re completely secure?
Not necessarily. Compliance is a strong foundation, but security is an ongoing process. Being compliant means you’re meeting the minimum required standards, but proactive cybersecurity goes beyond those requirements.
How does compliance reduce cybersecurity risk?
Compliance reduces cybersecurity risk by translating recognized security requirements into consistent, enforceable controls across people, processes, and technology. Compliance frameworks and regulations are built around proven security practices—such as access control, monitoring, risk assessment, and incident response—that lower the likelihood of breaches, limit their impact, and improve an organization’s ability to detect and respond to threats.
Here are the details on how compliance lowers cybersecurity risk.
- Enforces baseline security controls such as identity management, least‑privilege access, encryption, logging, and vulnerability management
- Requires regular risk assessments that identify threats, weaknesses, and high‑impact assets before attackers exploit them
- Improves visibility and monitoring through mandated logging, alerting, and audit trails
- Strengthens incident response readiness by requiring documented response, escalation, and recovery procedures
- Reduces human‑related risk through security policies, training, and accountability
- Limits blast radius of incidents by segmenting systems, protecting sensitive data, and enforcing access boundaries
- Promotes continuous improvement through ongoing assessments, audits, and control validation
- Aligns security with business priorities by focusing protection on regulated data and critical systems
What is the process for achieving regulatory compliance?
The answer will depend on the regulation with which you must comply. However, across all regulatory frameworks, the compliance process is broadly similar. Here are the high-level steps that you can expect if you work with a compliance partner like E3H3. (Note: Your partner will handle some of these steps, while others may be your responsibility or may be shared with your partner.)
- Identify applicable regulations and requirements
- Define scope and assess current state
- Develop a remediation and compliance roadmap
- Implement required controls
- Create policies, procedures, and documentation
- Train users and assign accountability
- Validate controls and prepare evidence
- Complete audits or formal assessments
- Maintain continuous compliance
Can a compliance gap assessment provider also implement the security controls that they recommend?
Yes. Most compliance gap assessment providers can also implement the security controls that they recommend to remediate gaps. In some cases, the customer may prefer to preserve independence by working with a third party to implement the security controls. However, in the vast majority of cases, the customer will get better results by using the same provider for both the advisory and the implementation phases of the project. This ensures continuity of teams and knowledge management.
What is the difference between a compliance gap assessment and a compliance audit?
A compliance gap assessment and a compliance audit serve different purposes in a compliance program. A gap assessment is an internal or advisory exercise used to identify where an organization’s current IT, security, and processes fall short of required standards. A compliance audit, by contrast, is a formal, independent evaluation used to verify and attest that required controls are in place and operating effectively—often for regulators, customers, or certifying bodies.
Here’s how the two processes compare in detail.
| Aspect | Compliance Gap Assessment | Compliance Audit |
| Primary purpose | Identify gaps and readiness issues | Validate and attest compliance |
| Timing | Performed before formal compliance audit and implementation of controls | Performed after controls are implemented |
| Formality | Consultative and collaborative | Formal and structured |
| Who performs it | Consultancy, MSP/MSSP, or internal team | Independent auditor or authorized assessor |
| Outcome | Findings and remediation roadmap | Pass/fail result, opinion, or certification |
| Required by regulators | No | Yes |
| Focus | Identify compliance gaps that will negatively affect the outcome of an audit | Determine whether compliance requirements are met |
| Flexibility | High—used for planning and improvement | Low—follows strict audit criteria |
Is compliance a one‑time project or an ongoing process?
Compliance is not a one‑time project. Rather, it’s an ongoing operational process. While organizations may reach a point of initial compliance through assessments and audits, maintaining compliance requires continuous monitoring, regular updates, and active management as regulations, technologies, and threats evolve.
Here’s why compliance is an ongoing process.
- Regulations and frameworks change over time.
- IT environments are constantly evolving.
- Threats and risks continually change.
- Audits and assessments are recurring.
- Human behavior and processes drift.
