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Protect (Security & Compliance)

Security and compliance SOPs for risk assessment, compliance, and incident response

Overview

Standard operating procedures for the PROTECT pillar, covering compliance assessments, security leadership, penetration testing, and incident response services.

Services

Service SOP Typical Duration Deliverable
HIPAA Gap Assessment hipaa-gap-sop.md 2-3 weeks Gap analysis report
SOC 2 Readiness soc2-gap-sop.md 3-4 weeks Gap analysis, roadmap
ISO 27001 Gap Assessment iso27001-gap-sop.md 3-4 weeks Control gap analysis
NIST CSF Assessment nist-csf-sop.md 2-3 weeks Maturity assessment
CMMC Readiness cmmc-sop.md 4-6 weeks Readiness report
PCI DSS Assessment pci-dss-sop.md 3-4 weeks Compliance gap analysis
Risk Assessment risk-assessment-sop.md 2-4 weeks Risk register, treatment plan
Penetration Testing pentest-sop.md 1-2 weeks Findings report, remediation plan
Security Policy Development security-policy-sop.md 4-8 weeks Policy framework
Security Awareness Training security-training-sop.md Ongoing Training completion, phishing metrics
Incident Response incident-response-sop.md As needed IR report, lessons learned

SOP Inventory

SOP Purpose Pricing Reference
hipaa-gap-sop.md HIPAA compliance gap assessment $8,000-$15,000
soc2-gap-sop.md SOC 2 Type I/II readiness $10,000-$25,000
iso27001-gap-sop.md ISO 27001 certification readiness $12,000-$25,000
nist-csf-sop.md NIST Cybersecurity Framework assessment $8,000-$15,000
cmmc-sop.md CMMC Level 1-3 readiness $15,000-$40,000
pci-dss-sop.md PCI DSS compliance assessment $10,000-$20,000
risk-assessment-sop.md Comprehensive security risk assessment $8,000-$20,000
pentest-sop.md External/internal penetration testing $8,000-$25,000
security-policy-sop.md Security policy development $10,000-$25,000
security-training-sop.md Security awareness program $500-$2,000/month
incident-response-sop.md Incident response services $5,000-$25,000+

Compliance Frameworks Covered

Framework Industry SOP Reference
HIPAA Healthcare hipaa-gap-sop.md
SOC 2 Type I/II Technology, SaaS soc2-gap-sop.md
ISO 27001 Enterprise, International iso27001-gap-sop.md
NIST CSF General, Federal nist-csf-sop.md
CMMC Defense Contractors cmmc-sop.md
PCI DSS Payment Processing pci-dss-sop.md

Service Delivery Framework

Compliance Program Lifecycle

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                  COMPLIANCE PROGRAM LIFECYCLE                    │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                                  │
│  PHASE 1: GAP ASSESSMENT (2-4 weeks)                            │
│  ├── Framework mapping and scoping                              │
│  ├── Control inventory and documentation review                 │
│  ├── Gap identification and risk scoring                        │
│  └── Remediation roadmap development                            │
│                                                                  │
│  PHASE 2: REMEDIATION (8-24 weeks)                              │
│  ├── Policy and procedure development                           │
│  ├── Technical control implementation                           │
│  ├── Process improvement and documentation                      │
│  └── Evidence collection framework                              │
│                                                                  │
│  PHASE 3: AUDIT PREPARATION (4-8 weeks)                         │
│  ├── Evidence collection and organization                       │
│  ├── Pre-audit internal review                                  │
│  ├── Auditor coordination and scheduling                        │
│  └── Remediation of pre-audit findings                          │
│                                                                  │
│  PHASE 4: CERTIFICATION/ATTESTATION                             │
│  ├── Audit support and evidence presentation                    │
│  ├── Finding remediation and response                           │
│  └── Certificate/report delivery                                │
│                                                                  │
│  PHASE 5: CONTINUOUS COMPLIANCE (ongoing)                       │
│  ├── Ongoing monitoring and testing                             │
│  ├── Annual reassessment and recertification                    │
│  └── Policy and procedure updates                               │
│                                                                  │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

vCISO Engagement Model

Monthly Engagement (10-20 hours)
├── Security strategy and planning
├── Policy development and review
├── Risk management oversight
├── Compliance program management
├── Vendor security assessments
├── Security awareness guidance
├── Incident response leadership
└── Board/leadership reporting

Key Deliverables

Deliverable Format Purpose
Gap Assessment Report Document (20-40 pages) Current state analysis
Risk Register Spreadsheet Risk identification and tracking
Remediation Roadmap Document + Timeline Implementation guide
Security Policies Policy documents Governance foundation
Audit Evidence Package Documentation Audit support
Executive Summary Presentation Leadership communication

Success Metrics

Metric Target Measurement
First-Time Audit Pass 90%+ Audit outcomes
Gap Closure Rate 80%+ within 6 months Remediation tracking
Client Satisfaction 4.5+/5.0 Post-engagement survey
On-Time Delivery 95%+ Milestone tracking

Target Personas

Persona Primary Need Value Case
Solo IT Director Compliance expertise Expert guidance without hiring
Managing Partner Client data protection Professional responsibility
Healthcare Admin HIPAA compliance Regulatory compliance
CFO/Controller Risk management Financial protection

Integration with Other Services

Service Integration Value
Managed SOC Continuous security monitoring Compliance evidence
vCTO/vCISO Strategic security leadership Governance alignment
Cloud Operations Cloud security configuration Security posture
Vulnerability Management Ongoing vulnerability scanning Risk reduction

Last Updated: February 2026 SOPs: 11