QuickStart IT Compliance Frameworks

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QuickStart frameworks from Practical Compliance let you jump start your compliance program. They are COBIT based IT control frameworks that define the COBIT objectives and associated activities required to meet SOX, PCI, FFIEC, GLBA and HIPAA compliance. We also have a QuickStart framework for IT Management Best Practices that can get you started on the path toward a controlled environment.

Objectives and Activities

Most compliance frameworks, including COBIT, define objectives but don't get down to the working level to answer the question of 'what do I need to do?'. Our QuickStart frameworks start with the COBIT structure then take it a step further by defining activities necessary to meet the objective.

Where the COBIT standard defines a process area of Maintain System Security, and an Objective of Identity Management, we take it a step further by defining the actions needed to meet this objective, such as password standards and user identification requirements. Getting down to this level of detail in the QuickStart lets you get your program running and rolled out in a short period of time and in a very cost-effective manner.

QuickStart for SOX

Sarbanes Oxley audit has become the driver for many compliance programs. And many companies are still struggling to get their SOX program under control. Our SOX QuickStart is based on our experience in preparing for, managing and succeeding in SOX audits across a wide range of industries and organizations.

QuickStart for PCI

The Payment Card Industry standard is driving security requirements across many organizations. It is a very technical and detailed standard. Our QuickStart for PCI gets down to the detailed level needed to succeed under PCI.

QuickStart for FFIEC

Financial institutions have been managing to the FFIEC workbooks for many years. Yet the level of audit requirements and details continues to grow as auditors delve deeper into the technical environment. Our QuickStart frameworks get down to the level of activities needed to succeed in the FFIEC address Information Security, Management and Operations areas.

QuickStart for GLBA

Protecting sensitive financial information under GLBA continues to be a critical area for organizations involved in managing customer data. Our GLBA QuickStart is based on our experience in the world of Information Security and can get your GLBA program up and running quickly.

QuickStart for HIPAA

Protecting sensitive healthcare data as required by HIPAA continues to be a critical area for organizations involved in managing customer data. Our HIPAA QuickStart is based on our experience in the world of Information Security and the ins and outs of the healthcare industry and can get your GLBA program up and running quickly.

QuickStart for IT Management Best Practices

Many organizations today are preparing for future compliance requirements by beginning to use COBIT as a management structure and starting to implement the foundation of a strong control environment. Our QuickStart for IT Management Best Practices is designed to get you started with the basics of a sound compliance program. It lets you put in place the key basic components for compliance without overloading your team with the initial deployment. Then you will be able to build on the foundation you have put in place to move toward any industry or regulatory compliance requirements that may come up in the future.