Compliance isn't a checkbox.
It's how we operate.
Auditors don't scare us. We've been through hundreds of them. Whether you're pursuing SOC 2, navigating HIPAA, or preparing for CMMC, we build infrastructure that's audit-ready from day one—not scrambling when the auditor calls.
Compliance shouldn't feel like this.
Spreadsheet-Based Tracking
Your compliance documentation lives in spreadsheets that are always three versions behind. Nobody knows which controls are actually implemented.
We implement continuous compliance monitoring with real-time dashboards that show actual control status, not what someone typed in a spreadsheet.
Audit Scramble
Every audit triggers a fire drill. Your team drops everything to gather evidence, update documentation, and hope nothing falls through the cracks.
We maintain audit-ready documentation year-round. Evidence collection is automated. When auditors arrive, you hand them a login, not a stack of requests.
Framework Overlap Confusion
You're subject to multiple frameworks with overlapping requirements. You're implementing the same controls three different ways with three different names.
We map controls across frameworks so one implementation satisfies multiple requirements. Single source of truth, multiple compliance checkboxes.
Compliance Theater
You've got policies that nobody follows, controls that aren't enforced, and documentation that describes a fantasy version of your environment.
We implement controls that actually work, not just controls that look good on paper. Technical enforcement beats policy documents every time.
One partner. Every framework.
We've implemented these frameworks dozens of times. We know what auditors look for, what trips organizations up, and how to get it right the first time.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Technical safeguards, access controls, audit logging, and encryption for protected health information (PHI).
Service Organization Control 2
Security, availability, and confidentiality controls for service organizations. Type I and Type II certification support.
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) protection for defense industrial base contractors.
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Risk-based framework covering Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover functions.
Children's Internet Protection Act
Content filtering, monitoring, and internet safety policies for E-Rate funded schools and libraries.
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
Cardholder data protection, network segmentation, and access control for payment processing.
Security first. Compliance follows.
Here's the truth most compliance consultants won't tell you: you can be 100% compliant and still get breached. Compliance is a minimum bar, not a security strategy.
We build genuinely secure infrastructure that happens to meet compliance requirements—not the other way around. When you focus on real security, compliance becomes a byproduct, not a project.
What We Actually Do
- Gap Assessment — We assess your current state against target framework requirements
- Remediation Roadmap — Prioritized action plan based on risk and audit timeline
- Control Implementation — Technical controls that actually work, not just documented
- Evidence Automation — Continuous compliance monitoring with automated evidence collection
- Audit Support — We're in the room with you when auditors arrive
One control. Multiple frameworks.
Subject to HIPAA and SOC 2? Need NIST CSF and CMMC? We map controls across frameworks so you implement once and satisfy many. No duplicate work. No conflicting documentation.
"Access control" in HIPAA is "CC6.1" in SOC 2 is "AC.L2-3.1.1" in CMMC. Same control, three different names, one implementation.
Compliance questions, straight answers
What IT compliance frameworks does Eaton & Associates support?
Eaton & Associates provides comprehensive support for HIPAA, SOC 2 Type I and II, CMMC (all levels), NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-171, CIPA, and PCI-DSS. We help organizations implement technical controls, maintain documentation, and prepare for audits.
How long does it take to become compliance-ready?
Timeline varies by framework and current state. For organizations starting from scratch, HIPAA technical compliance typically takes 60-90 days. SOC 2 readiness ranges from 3-6 months. CMMC preparation can take 6-12 months depending on the required level. We conduct a gap assessment to provide accurate timelines for your situation.
What's the difference between compliance and security?
Compliance means meeting minimum requirements defined by a framework or regulation—it's a checkbox. Security is an ongoing practice of protecting your organization from real threats. You can be compliant and still get breached. Eaton & Associates focuses on building genuinely secure infrastructure that happens to meet compliance requirements, not the other way around.
Do you help with compliance audits?
Yes. We prepare your infrastructure for audits, provide documentation, assist during auditor walkthroughs, and remediate any findings. For SOC 2, we work directly with your auditor to demonstrate control effectiveness. For HIPAA, we help prepare for OCR audits and maintain ongoing compliance evidence.
How do you handle compliance for hybrid or multi-cloud environments?
We implement consistent security controls across on-premises, private cloud, and public cloud environments. This includes unified identity management, centralized logging, encrypted data flows between environments, and compliance monitoring that spans your entire infrastructure regardless of where workloads run.
What happens if we fail a compliance audit?
Audit findings aren't failures—they're roadmaps. We help you prioritize remediation based on risk, implement fixes, and document evidence of correction. For critical findings, we can often remediate within days. We then help you prepare for re-assessment to close out findings properly.
Compliance is part of the picture
Cybersecurity
Real security that goes beyond compliance checkboxes. Threat detection, response, and prevention.
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Proactive management that keeps your infrastructure compliant and running smoothly.
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Compliant cloud architecture across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud with proper data residency.
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Let's talk about your compliance requirements and build a realistic plan to get there.
No sales pitch. No compliance jargon. Just a clear-eyed assessment of where you are and what it takes.