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Compliance as a Service
Why Every Organization Needs Compliance as a Service
In today’s digital landscape, safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring compliance are critical to an organization’s success. As the threat of data breaches and cyberattacks continues to escalate, businesses face growing scrutiny and increasingly complex demands from customers, clients, donors, insurance providers, and regulatory bodies. To navigate this environment, organizations must prioritize expert oversight, implement proactive data protection measures, and maintain thorough documentation. Security can no longer be treated as a compliance measure, but as a necessity to safeguard trust from customers, stakeholders, and partners. By outsourcing compliance and security responsibilities, businesses can protect their data, reduce risk, and bolster security while requiring minimal internal resources.
The Heart Behind Why Rooted is Providing This Product
Our mission has always been to protect and empower our IT customers by diligently following IT best practices. Compliance as a Service provides us the time to go beyond best practices, offering a deeper dive into system vulnerabilities, operational gaps, and long-term security needs. This premium product exists for our more security-minded customers to ensure that they not only achieve a secure posture but also gain the knowledge and tools necessary to maintain it. With a focus on comprehensive training, we aim to equip teams with the skills to uphold security standards, fostering a culture of awareness and vigilance across the organization.
The Product Tiers/Options
Phase
Service
3 Month
6 Month
12 Month
Service definition
Months 1-2
2
Customer Onboard
Initiate compliance system and gain access to all monitored endpoints.
Conduct an initial assessment of the Client’s current compliance status, including identifying regulatory requirements relevant to the Client’s operations.
Evaluate the client’s compliance with industry regulations and standards, developing a baseline in which to evaluate future improvements against. Identify regulatory gaps and recommend steps to achieve compliance. Ensure alignment with legal and industry-specific standards to avoid potential issues.
Month 3
2
Develop a customized compliance framework tailored to the Client’s specific industry, size, and geographical location and report a score against this framework to the customer.
Create a compliance plan designed for the client’s specific regulatory needs specific to baseline performance against the chosen security framework. Implement policies, procedures, and controls to ensure legal adherence.
Initiate training and education portal for the Client’s employees to enhance awareness and understanding of compliance obligations.
Provide training to improve employees’ understanding of compliance obligations. Educate on key regulations, policies, and consequences of non-compliance. Strengthen the compliance culture and reduce the risk of violations.
Months 4-6
1
Assist the Client in implementing policies, procedures, and controls to address compliance requirements.
Implement policies and procedures that meet regulatory standards collaboratively with the client. Establish controls to manage data, systems, and personnel interactions effectively. Simplify adaptation to new regulations and manage compliance risks efficiently.
Months 6-12
3
Provide guidance and support to the Client in addressing compliance issues and remediation efforts.
Offer expert guidance for addressing compliance issues efficiently. Develop remediation plans and implement corrective actions to resolve violations. Prevent future issues and maintain compliance with proactive support.
Provide ongoing monitoring and assessment of regulatory changes and updates relevant to the Client’s business.
Monitor relevant industry regulations continuously to ensure compliance. Assess how changes impact the client’s operations and provide guidance on adjustments. Proactively align the client infrastructure with the latest standards to avoid compliance violations.
Conduct regular compliance audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of the compliance program.
Conduct regular audits to evaluate compliance efforts and identify gaps. Strengthen compliance measures by implementing recommendations. Maintain regulatory alignment through ongoing assessments and improvements.
What We Accomplish for the Customer No Matter the Tier
Regardless of the package, Rooted’s Compliance as a Service product ensures that our client receives a foundational compliance assessment and essential training to strengthen their security posture. We conduct an initial evaluation of current systems, identify vulnerabilities and regulatory requirements specific to the industry, and establish a compliance framework that aligns with the client’s operational goals. Furthermore, we initiate employee training to enhance awareness of compliance obligations and security best practices, empowering their team to mitigate risks effectively.
The 3-Month Package: The Audit
Our 3-month package is designed as an intensive audit of client systems. During this period, we gain access to critical endpoints, evaluate current security and regulatory standing, and deliver a detailed report outlining what needs to be addressed. This package also includes essential security training to help the client team understand security fundamentals and adopt best practices. It’s an ideal starting point for organizations looking to assess their compliance gaps and prioritize next steps without having to commit to a long-term service. At the end of the 3-month package, the customer can renew for an additional 3 months and complete the 6-month package, or leave having a comprehensive report on the current state of their organization from a compliance-perspective.
The 6-Month Package: The Audit + Groundwork
Building upon the 3-month package, the 6-month package allows us to implement tailored policies and procedures based on the audit findings. The groundwork of solid policies and procedures ensure the organization has a strong and documented foundation for securing their posture, responding to incidents, and meeting regulatory standards. In addition to the audit and critical training, this package focuses on equipping the client team with customized compliance documentation to align with their unique operational needs. By the end of this engagement, the client will have a clear and documented roadmap to sustained compliance. This package is ideal for organizations looking to establish a strong security posture and compliance foundation with tailored policies, procedures, and team training, without committing to a full-year engagement. At the end of the 6-month package, the organization can renew for an additional 6-months to complete the 12-month comprehensive compliance package or leave knowing that their compliance policies and procedures are in place for the time-being.
The Total Package: 12-Month Comprehensive Compliance
The 12-month package offers a full-scale security and compliance solution. This comprehensive program begins with the audit and foundational policies established in the 6-month package, but extends to implementing long-term solutions for securing client systems and improving the compliance score developed in the initial audit. Over the year, we provide regular monitoring, reporting, and assessments to track progress and make continuous improvements. This package is ideal for organizations seeking to not only achieve a secure and compliant posture but also to maintain it through ongoing guidance, training, and proactive measures. At the end of the 12-month package, the customer can renew for another year of compliance improvements or leave knowing that their systems have been greatly improved for the time-being.
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