IT Compliance FAQs
What is IT and cybersecurity compliance?
IT compliance, also known as cybersecurity compliance, is a set of standards that an organization follows to gain certain benefits and/or to comply with regulations. Different industries often have specific standards or frameworks that companies must adhere to. In some cases, compliance is essential to operating legally. In other cases, a company may choose to meet a certain standard for reasons of customer trust or competitiveness, even though compliance isn’t legally required.
What does “compliant” mean in the context of IT Compliance Services?
In IT compliance, being compliant means your organization is following the specific rules, regulations, and standards that apply to your industry and data practices. This includes legal requirements (like HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or GDPR) and internal policies that ensure data security, privacy, and operational integrity.
Why is IT compliance important?
Compliance protects your organization from legal risks, data breaches, and costly penalties. It also builds trust with customers, partners, and regulators by showing that your business is secure and responsible with information.
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.
What are the different types of IT compliance?
Compliance efforts fall into four broad categories, with most compliance programs overlapping several of them:
- Regulatory compliance
- Legal compliance
- Financial compliance
- Data security compliance
Specific regulatory frameworks and practical compliance measures will depend on your industry. However, all organizations can benefit from enacting managed IT compliance services in these areas.
What are some examples of compliance frameworks?
Common IT compliance frameworks include:
- HIPAA – for healthcare organizations
- PCI-DSS – for companies that handle credit card transactions
- SOC 2 – for service providers handling customer data
- NIST and CMMC – for federal contractors or critical infrastructure
What are managed IT compliance services?
Not every organization has the IT resources they need to achieve (and maintain) compliance. If they have IT staff, these professionals are probably busy with day-to-day activities required to support the business. If they have no IT staff, it’s even harder to achieve compliance.
IT compliance services, also known as managed compliance services, help to fill this gap. The service provider brings deep expertise in regulatory compliance as it applies to IT and cybersecurity. The provider works closely with the customer to ensure compliance on a rolling basis.
What regulations and frameworks do you support?
Here at Corsica Technologies, we help manage compliance in numerous industries. We support all of the most common regulations and frameworks, including HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CMMC 2.0, NIST, FTC Safeguards Rule, and many more.
How can Corsica Technologies help us become compliant?
Corsica Technologies provides expert guidance, assessments, and managed IT services to help you understand which regulations apply to your business and implement the right processes and technologies to stay compliant.
