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COMPLIANCE READINESS & GOVERNANCE

Compliance That Supports Security—
Not the Other Way Around.

Translate regulatory and contractual requirements into practical, defensible security controls.

Practical Controls

Defensible Evidence

Clear Roadmap

Service Overview

Compliance as an Operational Discipline

5D Cyber helps organizations align their security programs with applicable requirements through practical controls that support real-world operations.

Compliance should not be treated as a paperwork exercise or a checkbox activity. Effective compliance integrates regulatory and contractual obligations into operational security practices—ensuring that controls are both auditable and functional, that evidence is defensible, and that your organization can demonstrate due diligence without disrupting business operations.

Security First, Compliance Follows

When security controls are designed to address real risk and align with operational workflows, compliance becomes a natural outcome rather than a separate initiative. We focus on building defensible programs that pass audits because they actually work—not because they generate documentation.

Service Capabilities

What We Deliver

Gap Assessments and Readiness Reviews

Evaluation of current security posture against applicable frameworks and requirements. We identify control gaps, assess maturity, and provide a clear view of where your organization stands relative to compliance obligations.

Risk Identification and Prioritization

Systematic identification of compliance risks based on regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and business context. Risks are prioritized by impact and likelihood, enabling focused remediation efforts on what matters most.

Policy and Procedure Development

Creation and refinement of security policies, standards, and procedures that align with compliance frameworks while remaining practical and enforceable. Documentation that reflects how your organization actually operates—not generic templates.

Evidence and Audit Preparation Support

Guidance on evidence collection, audit artifact organization, and preparation for external assessments. We help ensure your documentation is complete, organized, and defensible before auditors arrive.

Executive-Level Compliance Reporting

Clear, concise reporting for leadership and boards that communicates compliance status, risk exposure, and remediation progress in business terms. Reports designed to support decision-making without overwhelming executives with technical detail.

Framework Support

Framework Alignment

Supporting compliance with risk-based frameworks tailored to your business obligations and geography.

We support alignment with risk-based cybersecurity frameworks, industry control baselines, and privacy requirements based on your business obligations and geography.

Rather than applying one-size-fits-all templates, we identify which frameworks, standards, and regulations apply to your organization, then translate those requirements into practical controls that fit your operational environment and risk tolerance.

Risk Management Frameworks

NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and other risk-based approaches to cybersecurity governance.

Industry-Specific Standards

HIPAA, PCI DSS, CMMC, and sector-specific control requirements.

Privacy Regulations

GDPR, CCPA, and regional privacy laws affecting data handling practices.

Government Requirements

FedRAMP, StateRAMP, and federal/state contractual security obligations.

Contractual Obligations

Customer security questionnaires, vendor requirements, and MSA terms.

Attestation Standards

SOC 2, SOC for Cybersecurity, and third-party audit frameworks.

Tailored, Not Templated

Compliance frameworks are guidelines, not prescriptive checklists. We help you interpret requirements in the context of your environment, implement controls that address both compliance and real risk, and build programs that satisfy auditors without creating unnecessary burden.

Business Impact

Business Outcomes

Compliance programs that reduce risk and support business growth.

Clear Compliance Roadmap

Structured plan for achieving and maintaining compliance with prioritized milestones, realistic timelines, and clear ownership. No guesswork—just a defensible path forward.

Reduced Audit Stress

Organizations prepared for external assessments experience fewer surprises, shorter audit cycles, and higher confidence in outcomes. Preparation transforms audits from stressful events into routine validations.

Security Controls That Improve Resilience

Compliance-driven controls designed to address real risks strengthen your security posture, not just audit readiness. The result is a program that protects the business while satisfying regulators.

Compliance as a Business Enabler

Well-managed compliance programs open market opportunities, satisfy customer security requirements, and support contract negotiations. Rather than treating compliance as a cost center, forward-thinking organizations use it as a competitive differentiator—demonstrating operational discipline, risk awareness, and commitment to security that builds trust with customers, partners, and regulators.

Make Compliance
Defensible and Operational.

Stop treating compliance as a separate initiative. Build practical, defensible controls that satisfy auditors and strengthen your security posture.

Confidential readiness review. No vendor pitches. Just compliance expertise.