Compliance Services
Framework-specific engagements for organizations that need to demonstrate compliance to auditors, regulators, customers, and boards.
Ask A Question Book a Discovery CallNearest Solutions has partnered with i.s.c. group (with offices in the US and Austria) to deliver the compliance engagements below. Eric will personally introduce you to their team for any of these frameworks. Incident response tabletop exercises remain a direct offering from Nearest Solutions (see Incident Response Tabletop Exercises).
Frameworks We Work In
Each engagement is scoped to a specific standard and your organization's current posture. No generic checklists.
SOC 2
End-to-end SOC 2 support for every stage of the journey, from initial control design through annual audit management, accelerated coverage, and mid-engagement rescue.
- SOC 2 Type I Readiness & PreparationPoint-in-time validation of your control design
- SOC 2 Type II (12-Month) Operating EffectivenessAnnual audit coverage with quarterly health checks
- SOC 2 Type II (3-Month) Accelerated CoverageHigh-intensity coverage for urgent deadlines and bridge letters
- SOC 2 RescueStep in when a consultant has gone quiet or missed the urgency
NIST
Control assessments, supply chain risk management, and CMMC readiness across the NIST Special Publication framework family.
- NIST CSF 2.0 Alignment & vCISOGap assessment, strategy and roadmap, and monthly vCISO maintenance scaled to your organization size
- CMMC Level 1 Readiness17-practice gap assessment and SPRS affirmation preparation for contractors handling FCI
- CMMC Level 2 Readiness (NIST SP 800-171)Control auditing and evidence gathering for defense contractors facing CMMC Level 2 certification
- NIST SP 800-53 Control AssessmentSecurity and privacy control audit for federal agencies, FedRAMP candidates, and FISMA compliance
- NIST SP 800-161 Supply Chain Risk ManagementSupplier inventory, risk tiering, and C-SCRM program documentation for organizations with technology vendor risk
Add-on Services
These services are available as additions to any main framework engagement.
Control Mapping - Additional Compliance Requirement
- Evaluation for one (1) additional compliance requirement
- Mapping of existing controls to additional framework criteria
- Gap identification against the additional standard
* Following initial discovery call, agreement, and deposit.
Not Sure Where to Start?
If a customer, auditor, or regulator is asking for something specific and you're not sure what it means for your organization, a discovery call is the right first step.
Common Questions
Do I need to know which framework I need before reaching out?
No. If you know a customer, auditor, regulator, or board is asking for something specific, bring that context. If you're not sure which framework applies to your situation, a discovery call is the right starting point. Most organizations are surprised to learn that a single engagement can address more than one requirement.
What is the difference between SOC 2 Type I and Type II?
SOC 2 Type I is a point-in-time assessment that validates the design of your controls. SOC 2 Type II covers a period of time (typically 12 months) and validates that your controls operated effectively throughout that period. Most organizations start with Type I and move to Type II, though an accelerated 3-month Type II path is available for urgent deadlines.
How long does a compliance engagement take?
It depends on the framework and your starting point. A SOC 2 Type I engagement typically takes 2 to 4 months from kickoff to report. A PCI DSS or HIPAA engagement is often 6 to 12 weeks for gap assessment and remediation planning. NCUA examination readiness varies based on your exam timeline. The first conversation is focused on scoping so you have a clear picture before committing.
Can you work alongside our existing auditor or assessor?
Yes. Many organizations bring Nearest Solutions in as a readiness and advisory resource while their formal audit is handled by an accredited CPA firm or QSA. The work is complementary: preparation, evidence collection, control remediation, and ongoing communication with the auditor. That division of responsibility often speeds up the formal audit and reduces findings.