Compliance & Risk

Compliance & GRC

Achieve and maintain compliance across CMMC 2.0, HIPAA, SOC 2, and PCI-DSS with automated GRC tooling and expert advisory that replaces manual spreadsheet-based compliance programs.

CMMC 2.0HIPAASOC 2PCI-DSSISO 27001NISTRisk Management
What is Compliance & GRC?

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) refers to the integrated approach organizations take to align IT operations with business goals, manage enterprise risk, and meet regulatory requirements. Rather than treating compliance as a one-time audit exercise, modern GRC programs establish continuous controls monitoring, evidence collection, and risk management processes that maintain compliance posture year-round.

The compliance landscape has become significantly more complex in 2025. CMMC 2.0 enforcement is now active for Department of Defense contractors, with non-compliant organizations risking contract loss. HIPAA enforcement has intensified following a series of large-scale healthcare breaches. PCI DSS v4.0 has replaced v3.2.1 with new requirements that many organizations are still working to address.

Automated GRC platforms like Drata and Vanta have transformed how organizations approach compliance by continuously monitoring technical controls, collecting evidence automatically, and generating audit-ready reports — replacing the spreadsheet-driven, point-in-time compliance approaches that dominated the previous decade. Able Advising helps clients select the right GRC platform, build their compliance program, and prepare for audits across multiple frameworks simultaneously.

Market Snapshot
30%
Annual GRC platform market growth as automation replaces manual compliance
Active
CMMC 2.0 enforcement status for DoD contractors — non-compliance risks contract loss
$9.8M
Average cost of a HIPAA violation resulting in OCR enforcement action
Common Use Cases

CMMC 2.0 Readiness

Gap assessment and prioritized remediation roadmap for DoD contractors facing mandatory CMMC Level 1, 2, or 3 certification requirements.

SOC 2 Type II Preparation

Implement controls across the Trust Services Criteria, automate evidence collection, and prepare for auditor review with a continuous compliance platform.

HIPAA Security Rule Compliance

Risk analysis, policy development, technical safeguard implementation, and workforce training for covered entities and business associates.

PCI DSS v4.0 Assessment

Scope the cardholder data environment, assess current controls against PCI DSS v4.0 requirements, and build a prioritized remediation plan.

Vendor Risk Management

Assess third-party security posture, maintain a vendor risk register, and enforce contractual security requirements across your supply chain.

Multi-Framework Compliance

Use a unified GRC platform to pursue SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA simultaneously — sharing controls and evidence across frameworks to reduce audit burden.

Industry News & Trends
Department of Defense
CMMC 2.0 enforcement begins for new DoD contracts — non-compliant contractors risk losing contract awards and existing business relationships
2025
HHS OCR
HHS updates HIPAA Security Rule with strengthened requirements for risk analysis documentation, incident response, and technical safeguards
2025
PCI SSC
PCI DSS v4.0 deadline passed — organizations still operating under v3.2.1 requirements are now officially out of compliance
2025
CRN
GRC platform market grows 30% as automated compliance tools replace manual spreadsheet-based programs across mid-market enterprises
2025

Ready to explore Compliance & GRC?

Our advisors will assess your current environment, identify the right supplier fit, and manage the entire procurement and onboarding process — at no cost to you.