Key Compliance Frameworks Supported by Cyvonis
Cyvonis Compliance Services
Full-stack compliance infrastructure delivered fast, clean, and audit-ready.
Cyvonis helps small businesses under 500 employees achieve SOC, PCI DSS, and other compliance standards with clarity and precision. We prepare lean teams for audit readiness in under 20 days without chaos or confusion.
Compliance at a Glance
Staying compliant doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Each framework - SOC, PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO, or NIST—exists to protect your business and prove trust to customers and partners. Cyvonis breaks down what each standard really demands so you know exactly what matters.
The Real Cost of Compliance
Managing compliance in-house often takes hundreds of hours and expensive tool stacks. With Cyvonis, you get audit-ready builds delivered in days, not months—at a fraction of the cost.
What’s Included in Your Compliance Build?
Core Policy Sets
Custom-tailored or semi-custom policies built to match your infrastructure:
- Information Security
- Logging & Monitoring
- Acceptable Use
- Vendor Risk
- Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
System Blueprints & Evidence
We don’t just hand you policies—we map them directly to your systems with proof that auditors can follow:
- User access workflows
- Access review logs
- Incident response templates
- Backup & restore procedures
HR Compliance Documents
Audit-ready HR evidence that organizations often miss:
- Signed employee agreements & NDAs
- Security training records
- Background check confirmations
- Signed Contractor agreements
- Org chart, board charters, and role descriptions
- Performance evaluations
Audit-Ready Documentation Kits
Each engagement delivers ready-to-submit artifacts:
- Evidence & artifacts (prebuilt + editable)
- Blueprint diagrams & system maps
- Compliance mapping tied to Trust Criteria / Requirements
Industry Stats: Internal Compliance Audit Costs
Labor Hours for SOC 2 Internal Build
250–500+ hours of internal staff time to prepare for a first-time SOC 2 audit.
Involves:
- Documentation drafting (50–100 hours)
- Policy and control creation (40–80 hours)
- Infrastructure hardening and evidence collection (100–200+ hours)
- Internal coordination and project management (60–120 hours)
Typical Internal Cost (Not Including the Audit Fee):
For most mid-sized businesses, tackling compliance in-house comes with a price tag of $20,000 – $40,000+. This figure represents the fully loaded cost of staff time, overhead, and required tools—not just direct project expenses.
This assumes :
- Pulling mid-level engineers and operations staff away from core projects to handle compliance work
- Purchasing or subscribing to specialized tools for evidence collection, logging, and monitoring
- Additional overhead from coordinating across departments without a dedicated compliance team
The result is often slower progress, higher internal stress, and significant opportunity cost compared to engaging a purpose-built compliance partner.
Average Time to Completion (Internal Teams):
SOC 2 compliance can take a few months to a full year depending on control readiness, audit type, organization size, and auditor responsiveness.
- SOC 2 Type 1: 2–5 weeks (+1–3 months prep)
- SOC 2 Type 2: 3–12 month observation window + 1–3 weeks audit
- Pre-Audit Prep: Control setup, risk assessment, monitoring, auditor engagement
Compliance Frameworks and Their Business Benefits
Understanding the value of SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF
SOC 2
SOC 2 certification demonstrates your organization’s commitment to data security and privacy, enhancing trust with clients and partners. It provides a clear framework for managing sensitive information and reduces the risk of data breaches through rigorous controls.
PCI DSS
PCI DSS compliance ensures secure handling of payment card data, minimizing fraud risks and protecting customer financial information. Meeting these standards is essential for businesses processing card payments, helping avoid costly fines and reputational damage.
ISO 27001
ISO 27001 is an internationally recognized standard for information security management. Certification signals that your business takes a systematic, risk-based approach to protecting data—opening doors to global partnerships and reducing security incidents.
NIST CSF
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework provides a flexible guide to managing and improving cybersecurity posture. Its risk-based approach helps organizations of all sizes align security investments with business goals and build resilience against evolving threats.
SOC 2 Compliance Requirements
SOC 2 demands strict controls over data security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Businesses must implement documented policies, continuous monitoring, and regular risk assessments to meet these standards.
PCI DSS 4.0.1 Requirements
PCI DSS 4.0.1 requires robust protection of cardholder data through encryption, access controls, network security, and vulnerability management. Organizations must maintain secure systems and conduct frequent testing to ensure compliance.
HIPAA Compliance Essentials
HIPAA mandates safeguarding protected health information via administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. Covered entities must enforce access controls, conduct workforce training, and maintain audit trails to comply.
ISO 27001 & NIST CSF Requirements
ISO 27001 focuses on establishing an information security management system with risk-based controls. NIST CSF guides organizations in identifying, protecting, detecting, responding, and recovering from cybersecurity threats.
Compliance Simulations for Real-World Readiness
Our simulations replicate actual attack scenarios to test and improve your organization's compliance posture before audits.
SOC 2 Simulation
Test your controls against targeted social engineering and access management challenges to ensure continuous security monitoring.
PCI DSS Simulation
Evaluate how your team handles real-world challenges like enforcing payment data policies, managing vendor access, and responding to cardholder data mishandling. We focus on staff behavior, not just systems, to surface policy gaps before they become liabilities.
HIPAA Simulation
Put your privacy policies to the test with realistic scenarios involving access mistakes, patient data exposure, and internal missteps. These simulations reveal how your staff reacts under pressure and whether safeguards hold up when it matters.
ISO 27001 & NIST CSF Simulation
Evaluate your risk management and control implementation through comprehensive, framework-aligned attack scenarios.
