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EXPERT-LED CYBERSECURITY COMPLIANCE SERVICES

Elevate Your Cybersecurity Compliance

CyberCrest is your trusted assessment and advisory partner with proven methodologies and dependable consultants to ensure your compliance and information security success.

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OUR MISSION

Achieve Certifications and Reduce Risks with Efficient, Expert-Led Cybersecurity Compliance Solutions

Businesses face mounting pressure to comply with evolving cybersecurity regulations, and non-compliance carries fines, penalties and financial liability. CyberCrest is here to simplify complex cybersecurity compliance requirements that delay your growth.

Our certified team provides assessment and compliance advisory services to streamline information security certifications and attestations, fix security gaps and improve audit success so you can stay compliant, win new clients and confidently move forward.

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WHEN TO START

When Your Company Needs Cybersecurity Compliance Experts

Compliance rarely arrives when it suits you. It usually shows up in one of the situations below, each with a deadline attached and each capable of stalling something that matters more to you than the paperwork.

A Customer or Business Partner Asks for Proof

A customer, prospect or business partner requires a certification or attestation that demonstrates your security posture before they will sign or renew. Deals stall until you can hand over a report. The first decision is which framework’s compliance requirements you can realistically meet before their deadline, and that is where we start.

A Regulator Puts You on Notice

A government or regulatory body notifies you that your organization faces fines, penalties or financial liability for non-compliance. The legal requirements are fixed and the clock is already running, so remediation has to be prioritized by risk rather than by what is quickest to fix.

You Decide to Get Ahead of It

No one is forcing the issue yet, and you would rather strengthen your cybersecurity posture on your own schedule. A proactive approach lets you fit remediation around your business objectives instead of a customer’s deadline, and it turns compliance into a strategic advantage the next time an enterprise buyer puts you through their vendor risk management process.

OUR SERVICES

How Our Cybersecurity Compliance Consulting Services Help Your Business

Whether you’re prompted to pass your compliance audit by stakeholders, clients or regulatory bodies, or looking to strengthen your security posture proactively, CyberCrest is here to provide cybersecurity compliance consulting services throughout the process.

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Compliance Attestations
and Certifications

Receive timely and streamlined information security attestations and certifications across all major regulations and standards to demonstrate your security posture to regulatory bodies, customers and stakeholders.

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Hands-On Remediation Assistance

Leave no security gap unpatched with our hands-on compliance issue remediation support that follows a thorough security risk assessment. This helps you prepare for a compliance audit and meet the requirements with confidence.

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Compliance by Design: Prepare Environments for Compliance Success

Benefit from our application of industry-leading technology and expert supervision to set up audit-ready environments designed to pass rigorous compliance assessments. This gives your organization peace of mind and frees management to focus on your core business activities.

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Ongoing and Effective Compliance Maintenance

Get professional support to keep meeting regulatory requirements as standards change. CyberCrest can help you maintain compliance on an ongoing basis, so your compliance program does not lapse between audit cycles.

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TESTIMONIALS

Hear from Our Clients

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I have worked with CyberCrest on multiple compliance engagements over the past several years including HITRUST, NIS 2 and ISO 27001. Without exception, CyberCrest has consistently exceeded expectations for my clients through a combination of highly experienced consultants, and a practical approach to achieving compliance. They are willing to roll up their sleeves and help organizations fully understand and address their compliance challenges, not just function as external auditors.

Paul Lucidi

Founder and President, CyberAge Consulting LLC

“I have used the CyberCrest team for a variety of critical information security compliance engagements over the years including successfully attaining ISO 27001 and HITRUST certifications. All of our engagements have exceeded expectations!”

Craig Guinasso

Senior Director, Technology & CyberSecurity, Alector

"We have worked with CyberCrest on multiple penetration testing and cybersecurity risk and maturity assessments. The CyberCrest team has consistently produced high quality deliverables at fair prices. We give their client prospects our strongest recommendation."

David Wise

Managing Partner, Aberdeen Advisors

ATTESTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

Facilitating Information Security Compliance Across Multiple Frameworks, Regulations  & Standards

PCI DSS

CyberCrest’s PCI 4.0.1 experts help you meet the latest DSS requirements for handling payment card data.

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CMMC

Our certified experts  support defense contractors in meeting Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements.

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NIST 800-171

CyberCrest helps US government contractors and suppliers enable controls to protect CUI data.

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NIST CSF

CyberCrest helps  organizations in adopting the various NIST Cybersecurity Frameworks and Standards.

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HIPAA

CyberCrest  works  with healthcare organizations to improve and attest to PHI data environment security.

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HITRUST

We evaluate your compliance maturity and help organizations achieve HITRUST CSF certification.

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GDPR

CyberCrest supports EU businesses in meeting GDPR compliance requirements.

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CCPA

As a qualified assessor, CyberCrest helps secure and certify customer information management controls.

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FedRAMP

We help cloud service providers enter the federal marketplace with a FedRAMP ATO.

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ISO 9001

CyberCrest enables businesses to implement ISO-adhering quality management systems.

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SOC 2

CyberCrest  validates and attests to security controls in line with industry standards for sensitive data environments.

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ISO 27001

CyberCrest helps drive robust Information Security Management System (ISMS) implementations.

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OUR APPROACH

CyberCrest’s Methodology

We’ve developed a clear 4-step compliance methodology to take you all the way to a successful compliance attestation.

Gap Assessment

We conduct a gap assessment 
of your environment and develop 
a path towards compliance

01

Remediation Support

We support gap remediation, assist in developing documentation and implementing controls to help achieve a state of compliance.

02

Audit Period

You demonstrate that the designed controls are operating effectively over time.

03

Certification

We conduct audit and provide 
the attestation report.

04

DELIVERABLES

What You Receive from a CyberCrest Engagement

Compliance is judged on evidence, so our cybersecurity compliance services always end in documents you can hand to an assessor, a regulator or a customer. Exactly which of them you receive depends on the cybersecurity framework in scope and on where you are in your compliance program.

Gap Assessment Report

An executive summary, a prioritized list of remediation actions and recommendations tailored to your environment. Each gap is mapped to the requirement it belongs to, with a risk rating attached.

Remediation Roadmap

A sequenced plan that prioritizes risks, recommends the security controls that close them and sets out who implements what. Our consultants stay involved through implementation rather than handing over a list.

Policies, Procedures and Evidence

The documentation an assessor expects to see: security policies, procedures and internal records. We draft, refine and implement them with your team so the paperwork matches how your organization actually operates. That documentation is the core of audit readiness.

Attestation or Assessment Report

The deliverable your customers asked for. Depending on the framework, this is a SOC 2 attestation report from our licensed CPA firm, a PCI DSS Report on Compliance and Attestation of Compliance, or a validated assessment submitted on your behalf.

Ongoing Compliance Support

Certifications expire, and compliance standards change. Most of our clients stay on recurring engagements with ongoing compliance monitoring, so their compliance posture is maintained between assessment cycles rather than rebuilt before each one.

TECH-DRIVEN SECURITY SOLUTIONS

Additional Technology-Enabled IT Security Compliance Services

CyberCrest makes the most of today’s technological landscape to support your compliance journey with state-of-the-art tools and technology-driven services. Our tools are instrumental in identifying your security and compliance gaps and preparing you for advanced cyber risk management, continuous monitoring and incident response.

INDUSTRIES

Industry Requirements We Work With

Over 100 client engagements across multiple industries have taught us that the framework is only half the problem. The other half is knowing how your sector is actually assessed. These are the environments where we deliver cybersecurity compliance services most often.

From startups to Fortune 500 organizations. We adjust our approach and strategy to your goals.

Startups

Small businesses

Scaleups

Enterprises

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Get expert compliance support

Achieve compliance with confidence. Get expert advice on how to get started from the CyberCrest team.

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WHY US

Why Choose CyberCrest as Your Cybersecurity Compliance Company

Our cybersecurity compliance company was founded on the premise that compliance should be accessible to any business looking to operate in line with industry-standard policies and procedures. Beyond secured business assets, we see it as a competitive advantage that helps you gain trust and win confidence. Here’s why CyberCrest can be your partner of choice:

Client First

CyberCrest will always put your organization’s needs and business goals first when assisting you on the way to maturing your security program. We make your priorities central to our strategy without sacrificing quality.  Unlike many of our competitors, CyberCrest customizes its approach to every client’s needs.

Remediation Support

We’re proud of being able to support any information security implementation and remediation efforts. From technical to administrative tasks, we roll up our sleeves to ensure our client’s compliance success without compromising best practices and requirements.

Technology Enabled

We leverage state-of-the-art audit and compliance software to streamline and enhance your compliance journey. Our consultants are also trained and have hands-on experience with the top compliance platform vendors.

Ready to Start

While some cybersecurity compliance firms may require several months to get started, CyberCrest staffs up ahead of time and is always ready to kickstart the engagement.

Resume Matters

We guarantee highly qualified consultants to lead your engagement by boasting some of the highest education and experience requirements in the industry.

Client Testimonials

CyberCrest demonstrates 100% client retention with references available across multiple industries. Experience our high standard of cyber compliance services and work ethics for yourself with CyberCrest’s team on board.

CyberCrest was founded because I noticed a severe value proposition deficit 
in the information security compliance space. Our value proposition and breadth 
of cybersecurity services make CyberCrest one of the most valued information security partners in the industry.

John Huckeby

Founder and Managing Director

ABOUT US

Key Facts about CyberCrest

With a focused, dedicated in-house team of certified cybersecurity consultants, CyberCrest is a reliable partner in meeting compliance standards 
and requirements. Headquartered in California (US), we operate globally 
and service clients in the US, Canada, Europe and APAC.

Decades

of experience in the cybersecurity industry

100+

client engagements across industries

20+

industry-leading organization accreditations & consulting certifications

100%

client retention rate. Our client retention rate speaks for itself

EXPERTISE

Our Accreditations & Certifications

Licensed CPA firm registered with the AICPA
PCI-DSS Qualified Security Assessor Company
CMMC Registered Practitioner Organization
Authorized External Assessor Organization for HITRUST
Certified HITRUST Common Security Framework Practitioner
Certified HITRUST Quality Professional
ISO 27001 Certified Lead Auditor
ISO 27017 Certified Lead Auditor
ISO 27018 Certified Lead Auditor
ISO 42001 Certified Lead Auditor
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Frequently asked questions

What is cybersecurity compliance?

Cybersecurity compliance means running your information security program in line with the rules that apply to your organization, whether those come from regulatory compliance obligations such as HIPAA or GDPR, cybersecurity standards such as ISO 27001 or PCI DSS, cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, or customer contracts. In practice it covers three things: implementing security controls, documenting the policies and procedures that govern them, and producing evidence an independent assessor can verify. Information security compliance describes the same discipline applied to all the sensitive data your organization holds, not only to the systems exposed to cyber threats.

Why is cybersecurity compliance important?

For most organizations compliance is a commercial requirement before it is a security one. Customers and business partners ask for an attestation or certificate before they sign, regulators can impose penalties for non-compliance, and a documented compliance program gives every enterprise buyer a clear answer about how you protect their data. The security benefit follows: the same controls that satisfy an assessor improve data security and reduce cybersecurity risks such as data breaches and cyber attacks.

When should you hire an external compliance consultant?

Three situations usually trigger the decision. A customer or business partner requires a certification or attestation demonstrating your security posture. A government or regulatory entity notifies you that you are subject to non-compliance fines, penalties or financial liability. Or you decide proactively to improve your cybersecurity posture before anyone asks. All three put you on a deadline, and a team that has delivered the framework before removes months of internal research.

What should you look for in a compliance consultant?

Not all cybersecurity compliance services are scoped the same way, so start with accreditation, specifically whether the firm is qualified to issue the report you need. A SOC 2 attestation report has to come from a licensed CPA firm, and a PCI DSS assessment from a Qualified Security Assessor Company. Then ask who will actually run your engagement and what they are certified in. Ask whether the firm only assesses or also supports remediation, because a gap report with no implementation help leaves the hard part with your team. Finally, confirm how quickly they can start.

How much does a compliance consultant cost?

Cybersecurity compliance services are priced by scope, not from a price list. Cost depends on the framework, the size and complexity of your in-scope environment and how mature your existing controls are. An organization with documented policies and a previous attestation needs far less remediation support than one starting from scratch. CyberCrest scopes each engagement after a project kickoff call and an environment overview, so the effort is clear before you commit.

Can you advise on which compliance frameworks apply to my business?

Absolutely. We assess your industry, applicable regulatory requirements and data handling mechanisms to advise on the required compliance attestations and certifications.

Do you provide one-time assessments or ongoing compliance monitoring?

We offer both one-time assessments and ongoing services, although the majority of our clients benefit from recurring engagements.

How soon can I obtain my compliance attestation report?

Timelines may vary based on your current security measures and compliance frameworks in question. We’ll work with you to expedite the process and help you obtain the certification(s) as soon as possible.

Do you assist with drafting compliance documentation?

Yes, our consultants can help you draft, refine and implement security policies, procedures and internal documentation required.

What happens if I fail an audit?

CyberCrest is committed to take you all the way to success, with every audit and certification process preceded by thorough security gap assessment and remediation support. This makes audit failure unlikely given our proven methodology.

Can you work as an extension to our team?

Yes, we offer team augmentation and virtual CISO among our cooperation models.

Do you work with startups and small businesses?

Yes, we are happy to work with organizations of all sizes, adjusting our approach and strategies to their particular goals in each case.   Whether you’re a startup or a global Fortune 500 organization, CyberCrest has the experience and capabilities to deliver.

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