IT Services

Compliance & Risk Management

Navigate regulatory requirements with confidence. We translate complex compliance frameworks—HIPAA, SOC 2, CMMC, PCI DSS, and more—into actionable IT controls that protect your organization and satisfy auditors.

What We Deliver

Compliance Without the Complexity

Regulatory requirements are increasing across every industry—healthcare, finance, defense contracting, retail, and beyond. Fredericksburg Technology helps you build and maintain a compliance posture that stands up to audits, protects your clients’ data, and gives you a competitive advantage.

We don’t just check boxes. We align your technology environment with the right framework for your industry, implement the technical controls, and provide ongoing documentation and evidence collection so you’re always audit-ready.

  • Framework selection and gap assessments
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Technical control implementation
  • Ongoing compliance monitoring
  • Audit evidence collection and reporting
  • Staff security awareness training
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Frameworks We Support

  • HIPAA / HITECH (Healthcare)
  • SOC 2 Type I & Type II
  • CMMC 2.0 (Defense Contractors)
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
  • NIST SP 800-171 (CUI)
  • PCI DSS (Card Payments)
  • FTC Safeguards Rule (Financial)
  • FERPA (Education)
  • CIS Controls v8
  • Virginia PIPA & Consumer Data Protection Act
Key Frameworks

Industry-Specific Compliance Expertise

HIPAA / HITECH

For healthcare providers, business associates, and anyone handling Protected Health Information (PHI). We perform risk analyses, implement required safeguards, and help you maintain a comprehensive HIPAA compliance program under 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164.

SOC 2 Type II

Required by enterprise customers and vendors, SOC 2 Type II demonstrates that your organization maintains strong controls over security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. We help technology companies and service firms prepare for and pass their SOC 2 audits.

CMMC 2.0

If you hold DoD contracts or work in the defense industrial base, CMMC 2.0 compliance is mandatory. We help defense contractors in the Fredericksburg and Quantico corridor assess their readiness, implement NIST SP 800-171 controls, and document their System Security Plan (SSP).

PCI DSS

Any organization that accepts credit cards must comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. We scope your cardholder data environment, implement required technical controls, and help you complete your Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) or prepare for a QSA assessment.

FTC Safeguards Rule

Auto dealerships, mortgage brokers, tax preparers, and other financial institutions must comply with the updated FTC Safeguards Rule. We implement the required cybersecurity program elements including risk assessments, access controls, encryption, MFA, and incident response plans.

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

The NIST CSF provides a flexible, risk-based approach to managing cybersecurity risk across five functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. We use the NIST CSF as a baseline for all managed IT engagements and produce gap assessments showing your current maturity level.

Our Approach

A Structured Path to Compliance

1

Scoping & Gap Assessment

We identify which frameworks apply to your organization and assess your current controls against the requirements.

2

Remediation Planning

We prioritize findings by risk and build a realistic roadmap to close gaps within your timeline and budget.

3

Control Implementation

Our team deploys the technical controls—encryption, MFA, logging, endpoint protection, backups—and drafts required policies.

4

Evidence Collection

We document your compliance posture and gather evidence for auditors, including logs, configurations, and screenshots.

5

Ongoing Monitoring

Compliance is not a one-time event. We continuously monitor controls and update documentation as your environment evolves.

The Stakes

Non-Compliance Is Expensive

Regulators are increasing enforcement. The cost of a violation—or a breach resulting from inadequate controls—far exceeds the cost of a proactive compliance program.

$50K–$1.9M

HIPAA Penalties Per Violation

OCR has increased enforcement actions significantly in recent years, with settlements routinely reaching seven figures.

$4.88M

Average Cost of a Data Breach

IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report shows breach costs continue to rise, with regulatory fines adding to direct losses.

Lost Contracts

Non-Compliant Vendors Disqualified

SOC 2 and CMMC are now procurement requirements. Without the right certifications, you lose bids before the conversation starts.

Cyber Liability Insurance

What Your Insurer Now Requires

Cyber liability insurance underwriters have dramatically tightened their requirements over the past several years. Controls that were once “recommended” are now mandatory conditions of coverage—and insurers verify them at renewal.

Technical Controls Insurers Require

Cyber insurance applications now ask detailed questions about your technical environment. Organizations that cannot demonstrate these controls face higher premiums, reduced coverage limits, or outright denial of coverage:

  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Required for all remote access, privileged accounts, and email. Insurers often require MFA on Microsoft 365, VPN, and banking portals specifically.
  • Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)Next-generation endpoint protection with behavioral detection and response capability, deployed on all endpoints. Basic antivirus is no longer sufficient.
  • Verified, Offsite, and Tested BackupsBackups must be maintained offsite or in immutable cloud storage, tested regularly, and documented. Many insurers specifically ask whether backups are air-gapped from production networks.
  • Privileged Access Management (PAM)Administrative accounts must be separated from standard user accounts. Insurers ask whether administrators use separate privileged accounts or shared credentials.
  • Email Security FilteringAdvanced email protection including anti-phishing, anti-spoofing (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), and sandboxing of malicious attachments.
  • Patch ManagementCritical security patches applied within defined timeframes, with documented processes for vulnerability tracking and remediation.
  • Security Awareness TrainingRegular phishing simulations and employee training. Insurers view untrained employees as a significant risk factor.
  • Incident Response PlanA documented and tested incident response plan demonstrating your organization knows how to respond to a breach.

Coverage Types to Understand

  • First-Party Coverage — Pays for your own losses: forensics, notification costs, credit monitoring, business interruption, ransom payments, and data recovery.
  • Third-Party Coverage — Pays for claims from clients, patients, or partners who suffer losses because of a breach in your systems.
  • Regulatory Defense — Covers legal costs and regulatory fines arising from HIPAA, PCI DSS, or other regulatory investigations following a breach.
  • Social Engineering / BEC — Some policies cover losses from business email compromise and fraudulent wire transfer—but many exclude this category. Review your policy carefully.

Compliance Work Reduces Premiums

Organizations with documented compliance programs, verified security controls, and completed frameworks like NIST CSF or SOC 2 consistently qualify for better cyber insurance terms—lower premiums, higher limits, and broader coverage. We help you build the controls and produce the documentation that supports your insurance application.

Know Where You Stand Before the Auditor Does

Our compliance gap assessments are straightforward and actionable. Let’s identify your exposure and build a plan to address it.

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