Compliance and security are not the same thing. Being certified doesn't mean you're secure, and being secure doesn't mean you'll pass an audit. Both matter — and conflating them leads to either wasted effort or a false sense of assurance.

We approach compliance practically: figure out which requirements actually apply to your business, identify the gaps honestly, and build a plan that satisfies the auditor without creating overhead your team can't sustain. Compliance that nobody maintains is worse than no compliance program at all.

📋 Frameworks we work with

ISO/IEC 27001:2022

The international standard for information security management systems. We guide organizations through gap analysis, ISMS design, risk assessment, Statement of Applicability, internal audit, and certification audit support.

PCI DSS v4.0

Required for any organization that stores, processes, or transmits payment card data — covering virtually every resort and retail business in the Maldives. We assist with scoping, gap analysis, and QSA assessment preparation.

GDPR

Applies to any organization processing personal data of EU residents. For Maldives resorts hosting European guests, GDPR obligations are real. We help with data mapping, privacy notices, and processor agreement reviews.

SOC 2 Type 2

Required by enterprise customers of technology companies and MSPs. Assesses controls over a 6–12 month observation period across five Trust Services Criteria. We help with readiness, control design, and audit preparation.

NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0

A widely adopted framework for security program structuring. NIST CSF 2.0 added a sixth function — Govern. Useful as a baseline for organizations that want a structured, recognized security program.

CIS Controls v8

18 control families organized into three implementation groups by size. Maps directly to NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS — useful as a bridging framework when multiple compliance obligations overlap.

⚙️ How a compliance engagement works

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01

Scoping and requirements mapping

Identify which frameworks actually apply. Many businesses are over-scoping or under-scoping. Getting scope right prevents wasted effort.

02

Gap analysis

Structured assessment of current controls against each requirement. We document what's in place and what's missing — with evidence, not checklists.

03

Risk assessment

Asset identification, threat and vulnerability analysis, likelihood and impact scoring, and treatment decisions. Required by ISO 27001 and SOC 2.

04

Policy and procedure development

Security policy, acceptable use, access control, incident response, business continuity, and vendor management. Written to be maintainable, not just audit-passable.

05

Remediation support

Prioritized roadmap for closing gaps, with implementation guidance. We help your team implement controls correctly — not just document that they should exist.

06

Audit and certification support

Evidence collection, auditor liaison, management review facilitation, and corrective action tracking. We stay engaged through the audit, not just the preparation.

📦 What you receive

Engagement deliverables

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Gap analysis report

Per-control

Control-by-control compliance status mapped against applicable frameworks. Each gap documented with evidence and remediation priority.

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Risk register

Quantified

Formal risk register with identified assets, threats, vulnerabilities, likelihood/impact scores, risk owners, and treatment decisions.

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Policy library

Adoptable

Complete set of security policies and procedures tailored to your organization and the frameworks you're targeting.

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Compliance roadmap

Phased plan

Phased plan with effort estimates, dependencies, and milestones aligned to your audit timeline.

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Statement of Applicability

ISO 27001

Documenting which Annex A controls apply, which are excluded, and the justification for each. Required for certification.

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Audit evidence package

Audit-ready

Organized evidence portfolio ready for external auditors: policies, logs, test results, and management review records.

👥 Who this is for

Business professionals discussing compliance strategy

→ Resorts and hospitality businesses processing card payments who need PCI DSS compliance
→ Businesses with European guests or customers who have GDPR obligations they haven't addressed
→ Organizations pursuing ISO 27001 certification to win enterprise clients or demonstrate security credentials
→ Technology companies and MSPs whose enterprise customers require SOC 2 Type 2 reports
→ Financial institutions navigating multiple overlapping regulatory requirements
→ Any organization facing an upcoming audit with an unclear picture of where they actually stand

Not sure which frameworks apply to you?

Start with a free consultation. We'll map your obligations honestly and tell you what's actually required — before you commit to anything.

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