Cybersecurity & Compliance Consulting
Clarity, not Complexity
We deliver structured, outcome‑based compliance programs
Cybersecurity & Compliance Consulting Programs
Outcome‑driven consulting designed to guide your organization to HIPAA, SOC2, NIST, CMMC, and other regulatory compliance frameworks – step by step, over a defined timeline.
Cybersecurity today isn’t just a technology problem – it’s a risk management and compliance challenge, in short its a business problem. Regulations are tightening, attack methods are evolving, and enforcement actions are increasingly focused on whether organizations understand, document, and actively manage cybersecurity risk.
Consulting That Goes Beyond Assessments
Cenova Cyber delivers structured, programs that combine assessments, remediation guidance, governance support, and audit readiness – so compliance is achieved, not just planned. Identify risk, meet regulatory requirements, and maintain defensible security programs over time – without unnecessary complexity or fear‑based approaches.
Our approach combines strategic guidance, hands‑on technical insight, and ongoing support, helping organizations translate compliance requirements into real, operational security improvements.
How Our Consulting Programs Work
Cenova’s cybersecurity consulting is delivered through structured compliance programs, not open‑ended engagements.
Each program is designed around a specific regulatory goal -such as HIPAA or CMMC – and follows a defined 12‑month roadmap that includes assessments, remediation planning, governance support, validation, and audit readiness. The primary determining factor is what rate of change the business can tolerate and meet the desired goals.
We work with organizations that must meet standards such as:

Our Compliance Programs

HIPAA Compliance Program (12 Months)
A structured program to achieve and maintain HIPAA Security Rule compliance with defensible risk management and audit‑ready documentation.
Key Deliverables
- HIPAA Security Risk Analysis (OCR‑aligned)
- Gap analysis mapped to Security Rule safeguards
- Risk management and remediation roadmap
- vCISO oversight and governance guidance
- Security monitoring and evidence alignment (optional add‑on)
- Incident readiness and breach response planning
- Year‑end compliance posture review
Outcome Statement
By the end of the program, the organization can demonstrate documented risk analysis, risk management, and ongoing security oversight consistent with OCR expectations.
CMMC Level 2 Compliance Program (12–18 Months)
A guided consulting program to help defense contractors prepare for and achieve CMMC Level 2 compliance.
Key Deliverables
- NIST 800‑171 scoping and system boundary definition
- Gap assessment against CMMC Level 2 requirements
- POA&M development and remediation guidance
- Policy and procedure alignment
- Evidence development and validation support
- Pre‑assessment readiness review
Outcome Statement
A documented, validated compliance posture aligned with CMMC Level 2 expectations, ready for third‑party assessment.
SOC2 Compliance Program (6-18 Months)
Objective: Establish SOC 1 or 2 compliance to help organizations prepare and complete SOC certification. These are generally performed in a multi-phase program.
Key Activities
- Define system boundaries and in‑scope services
- Identify applicable Trust Services Criteria (TSC)
- Review existing policies, procedures, and controls
- Assess current technical and operational controls
- Define control objectives aligned to SOC 2 requirements
- Develop or refine policies and procedures
- Align security, availability, and confidentiality controls
- Establish governance and accountability structures
- Guided remediation of control gaps
- Security configuration and process alignment
- Third‑party risk management support
- Logging, monitoring, and incident response alignment
- Internal readiness review
- Evidence validation and walkthroughs
- Auditor support and coordination
- Management response preparation
- Ongoing monitoring
- Management review and governance oversight
Deliverables
- SOC 2 scope definition
- Gap analysis mapped to SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria
- Initial risk and control maturity assessment
- SOC 2 control matrix
- Policy and procedure documentation
- Governance and risk management framework
- Management responsibility matrix
- Remediation roadmap and tracking
- Evidence collection framework
- Control implementation validation
- Third‑party/vendor control alignment
- SOC 2 Type I readiness confirmation
- Auditor‑ready evidence package
- Pre‑audit issue resolution support
- Ongoing evidence management
- Audit preparation support
Outcome Statement – SOC 1 or 2 Type II audit readiness
Embedded vCISO & Advisory Support (Throughout Program)
Each program includes vCISO‑level advisory support, providing:
- Executive guidance on control decisions
- Risk‑based prioritization
- Board and customer‑facing program explanations
- Continuity across the full engagement
Optional Add‑On Services
- Continuous security monitoring and log retention
- Incident response planning and tabletop exercises
- Vendor risk management tooling
- Post‑attestation HIPAA/NIST/PCI/ SOC 2 maintenance program
Who This Program Is Designed For
- SaaS and technology providers
- Organizations selling to enterprise customers
- Companies responding to customer SOC 2 requirements
- Teams seeking sustained compliance—not one‑time audits
Program Outcome Summary
By the end of the Compliance Program, organizations can:
- Clearly define in‑scope systems and controls
- Demonstrate governance and risk management
- Produce audit‑ready evidence
- Support HIPAA, NIST, PCI, HITRUST, SOC 2 Type I and Type II examinations with confidence

Complete cybersecurity solutions to mitigate risk, reduce complexity, and manage compliance requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Do you perform standalone cybersecurity and risk assessments?
Yes. Cenova provides security risk assessments, risk mitigation, compliance gap analyses, and remediation roadmaps aligned with regulatory and business requirements.
Q2. How is your consulting different from a traditional audit?
Our consulting focuses on practical risk reduction and decision‑ready insights, not checkbox compliance or theoretical findings.
Q3. Can Cenova act as our vCISO?
Yes. Our Virtual CISO services provide executive‑level security leadership, governance support, and board‑level risk communication without the cost of a full‑time hire.
