We specialize in guiding organizations through the complex landscape of cybersecurity compliance.

☁️ Cloud-Based Products

• ISO/IEC 27017 – Security controls for cloud services

• ISO/IEC 27018 – Protection of personal data in the cloud

• CSA STAR – Cloud Security Alliance’s certification framework

• SOC 2 Type II – Trust principles for service organizations (SaaS)

• FedRAMP – U.S. government cloud security standard

• ENISA Cloud Security Framework – EU guidance for cloud providers

• COBIT 2019 – Governance framework with cloud security extensions

• PCI DSS Cloud Guidelines – For handling payment data in cloud environments

  🆕 Emerging/Modern Standards:

• OFDSS (Open Finance Data Security Standard) – Tailored for cloud-native fintechs

• NIST Cybersecurity Framework v2.0 (2024) – Updated guidance for cloud and hybrid environments

  ❌ Outdated or Less Relevant:

• NIST SP 800-144 – Now considered legacy; replaced by newer NIST cloud guidance

🏥 Medical & Healthcare Systems

• HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) – U.S. regulation for protecting electronic health information (ePHI)

• HITECH Act – Strengthens HIPAA with breach notification rules

• ISO/IEC 27799 – Health informatics security management

• GDPR (EU) – Applies to health data of EU citizens

• NIST SP 800-66 Rev. 2 – Cybersecurity guide for HIPAA compliance

• FDA Cybersecurity Guidelines – For medical devices

• IEC 80001 – Risk management for IT networks incorporating medical devices

  🆕 Modernization Focus:

• Zero Trust Architecture – Strongly recommended for legacy healthcare systems

• AI-driven OCR & Data Management – Used to modernize outdated systems

  ❌ Outdated Practices:

• Legacy EHR platforms and paper-based workflows are now considered high-risk and non-compliant

💰 Finance & Banking

• PCI DSS v4.0 (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) – For payment card data protection

• ISO/IEC 27001 – Widely adopted for financial data security

• GLBA (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act) – U.S. financial privacy rule

• SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) – Internal controls for financial reporting

• FISMA – Federal financial systems in the U.S.

• NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR 500) – New York financial institutions

• MAS TRM (Singapore) – Technology risk management guidelines

• CBEST (UK) – Threat intelligence-led penetration testing

• GDPR (EU) – Applies to financial institutions handling EU data

• Basel III – Includes operational risk management

  🆕 Modern Standards:

• OFDSS – Designed for cloud-native financial platforms

• Next-Gen SIEMs – Recommended over legacy systems for real-time threat detection

  ❌ Outdated Tools:

• Legacy SIEM platforms are no longer sufficient for modern financial threats

• Older vendor systems with unsupported software pose major risks

🏭 Industrial & Critical Infrastructure

• IEC 62443 – Cybersecurity for industrial automation and control systems

• NIST SP 800-82 – Guide to ICS security

• ISO/IEC 27019 – Information security for energy utilities

• ENISA Guidelines – For critical infrastructure protection

• NIS2 Directive (EU) – Covers essential and important entities across sectors

🧪 Research & Academia

• ISO/IEC 27001 – For securing research data

• GDPR – Especially relevant for personal data in studies

• FERPA (U.S.) – Student data privacy

• CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information) – U.S. federal research data

🌐 Routers, Gateways, IoT & Embedded Systems

• IEC 62443 – Industrial and embedded system security

• ISO/IEC 27030 – IoT security techniques

• UL 2900 Series – Embedded software safety

• OWASP IoT Top 10 – Common vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies. Relevant for vulnerabilities

  🆕 Recent Guidance:

• NIST IR 8425A (2024) – Updated router security recommendations

• ETSI TS 103 928 – Cybersecurity for home gateways

• Forescout “Rough Around the Edges” Report – Highlights outdated firmware risks in OT/IoT routers

  ❌ Outdated Firmware:

• Many routers still run modified OpenWRT with known vulnerabilities

• Default credentials and lack of binary protections are major concerns

🛒 E-Commerce & Retail

• PCI DSS – For payment processing

• ISO/IEC 27001 – General security framework

• GDPR / CCPA – Data privacy regulations

• SOC 2 – For SaaS-based retail platforms

• OWASP Top 10 – Web application security best practices

🚘 Automotive Cybersecurity Standards

🧩 Core International Standards

• ISO/SAE 21434 – Road Vehicles: Cybersecurity Engineering Defines processes for managing cybersecurity risks throughout the vehicle lifecycle—from design to decommissioning.

• UNECE WP.29 – UN Regulations R155 & R156

  • R155: Cybersecurity Management System (CSMS)

  • R156: Software Update Management System (SUMS) Mandatory for type approval in many countries, including EU members.

• ISO 26262 – Functional Safety for Road Vehicles Focuses on safety-related systems, often used alongside ISO/SAE 21434 for holistic risk management.

🌍 Regional & Supporting Frameworks

• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (U.S.) Adapted by automotive OEMs for risk-based security controls.

• Auto-ISAC Best Practices Industry-led guidance for threat intelligence sharing and secure development.

• Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) Develops standards for secure digital key and vehicle-to-device communication.

• ENISA Cybersecurity Guidelines While not automotive-specific, ENISA’s principles apply to connected vehicle ecosystems in the EU.

• China GB/T Standards National standards for automotive cybersecurity and data protection in Chinese markets.

🔧 Embedded & In-Vehicle Systems

• IEC 62443 – Industrial cybersecurity, often applied to automotive control systems

• UL 2900 Series – Security for embedded software in automotive components

• OWASP Automotive Top 10 – Common vulnerabilities in vehicle systems