Security Controls & Compliance
Made Simple, Made Certain
From HIPAA and NIST to CMMC and GDPR, Petronella Technology Group delivers end-to-end security control implementation and compliance management for businesses across Raleigh, Durham, the Research Triangle, and beyond. Stop worrying about audits and start building confidence in your security posture.
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Compliance Is Complex.
The Consequences Are Not.
A Maze of Overlapping Regulations
HIPAA, DFARS, CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-053, GDPR, SOX — the alphabet soup of compliance frameworks overwhelms even the most seasoned IT leaders. Each regulation has its own governing body, its own scope of applicability, and its own implementation deadlines. For businesses operating across multiple industries or serving government contracts alongside private-sector clients, the complexity multiplies exponentially. Without expert guidance, organizations waste months deciphering requirements that share far more common ground than most people realize. The result is duplicated effort, misallocated budgets, and security gaps that auditors will inevitably find.
The Real Cost of Non-Compliance
Regulatory penalties are just the beginning. A single HIPAA violation can carry fines of up to $50,000 per incident. Losing DFARS compliance means losing Department of Defense contracts worth millions. GDPR violations can cost up to 4% of global annual revenue. And SOX non-compliance can lead to criminal prosecution. Beyond financial penalties, failed audits erode customer trust, damage your brand reputation in the Raleigh-Durham market and beyond, and expose your organization to lawsuits from affected individuals. Many Triangle businesses and healthcare practices delay compliance because they underestimate the risk — until an audit, a breach, or a lost contract forces their hand. By then, the cost of remediation is dramatically higher than the cost of proactive compliance would have been.
One Partner. Every Framework.
Complete Security Control Coverage.
Petronella Technology Group takes the chaos out of compliance. With 22 years of experience implementing security controls across every major regulatory framework, PTG has developed a unified methodology that maps overlapping requirements across HIPAA, DFARS, CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-053, GDPR, and SOX — so you implement controls once and satisfy multiple frameworks simultaneously.
Here is a critical insight most businesses miss: the security controls themselves are strikingly similar across frameworks. Did you know that if you have all the NIST SP 800-053 security controls in place, you will have covered all of NIST SP 800-171? Did you also know that the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is essentially different levels of NIST SP 800-171 and 800-053? PTG leverages these overlaps to deliver compliance faster and at lower cost than firms that treat each framework as a standalone project.
Our process begins with a comprehensive gap assessment that evaluates your current security posture against every applicable framework. We then build a prioritized remediation roadmap that addresses the highest-risk gaps first while systematically implementing the full suite of required controls. From policy development and technical configuration to employee training and audit preparation, PTG handles every dimension of compliance for businesses across Raleigh, Durham, Research Triangle Park, and throughout North Carolina.
The PTG Compliance Process
- Discover: Comprehensive gap analysis mapping your current controls against all applicable regulatory frameworks and identifying critical vulnerabilities.
- Design: Custom remediation roadmap with prioritized actions, unified control mapping, and realistic timelines tailored to your budget and risk tolerance.
- Deploy: Technical implementation, policy development, staff training, and system hardening executed by certified PTG security engineers.
- Defend: Ongoing monitoring, continuous compliance management, regular assessments, and audit preparation — your fractional CSO on call 24/7.
Expert Security Controls for
Every Regulatory Framework
PTG delivers deep expertise across all major compliance frameworks. Whether you need HIPAA compliance for your healthcare practice in Raleigh or CMMC certification for your defense contract in the Triangle, our team has you covered.
HIPAA Compliance
Protect electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) with comprehensive HIPAA Security Rule implementation. PTG conducts thorough risk assessments, develops required policies and procedures, implements technical safeguards including encryption and access controls, and provides workforce training that satisfies the HIPAA Training Rule. We serve healthcare providers, health plans, clearinghouses, and business associates throughout the Triangle region. Our HIPAA Risk Assessment identifies every gap before auditors do, giving your practice the peace of mind that comes with verified compliance.
NIST SP 800-171
Satisfy the 110 security requirements across 14 control families mandated by NIST Special Publication 800-171 for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). PTG systematically implements controls spanning access control, awareness training, audit and accountability, configuration management, identification and authentication, incident response, maintenance, media protection, personnel security, physical protection, risk assessment, security assessment, system and communications protection, and system integrity. Required for all Department of Defense contractors, 800-171 compliance is non-negotiable for defense businesses in the Research Triangle.
NIST SP 800-053
Implement the comprehensive catalog of over 1,000 security and privacy controls that form the gold standard for information system protection. NIST SP 800-053 covers 20 control families and is the most thorough framework available. Here is the key advantage: achieving full 800-053 compliance means you automatically satisfy NIST SP 800-171 requirements and establish a strong foundation for virtually every other framework. PTG helps organizations select, implement, and assess the appropriate baseline controls — Low, Moderate, or High — based on your specific risk profile and mission requirements.
CMMC Certification
Navigate the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification with confidence. CMMC is essentially tiered levels of NIST SP 800-171 and 800-053, developed by the Department of Defense to verify contractor security practices through third-party assessments. PTG guides defense contractors and subcontractors through every CMMC level, from basic cyber hygiene to advanced practices. Our structured approach ensures you are audit-ready with documented evidence, mature processes, and properly implemented controls — critical for any NC defense contractor competing for DoD contracts.
DFARS Compliance
Meet Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement requirements mandated for all Department of Defense contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information. DFARS clause 252.204-7012 specifically requires implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls and mandates cyber incident reporting within 72 hours. PTG ensures your organization maintains continuous DFARS compliance with robust incident response procedures, proper CUI handling workflows, and the documentation trail that contracting officers and DIBCAC assessors demand from Triangle-area defense contractors.
GDPR & SOX Compliance
Satisfy international data protection and financial reporting security requirements. GDPR protects personal data of EU citizens with strict consent, breach notification, and data subject rights requirements — applicable to any Raleigh or Durham business with European customers. SOX mandates internal controls over financial reporting and IT systems for publicly traded companies. PTG implements the technical and administrative controls that satisfy both frameworks, including data mapping, consent management, breach notification procedures, access controls, audit logging, and the IT general controls that SOX auditors evaluate.
Trusted by 2,500+ Organizations
From healthcare practices to defense contractors, businesses across the Triangle and nationwide trust PTG to achieve and maintain compliance.
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Complete Cybersecurity for
Every Dimension of Your Business
Security controls are one critical piece of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. PTG provides the full spectrum of services that Raleigh, Durham, and RTP businesses need to stay protected, compliant, and competitive.
The Compliance Partner Triangle Businesses Trust
Not all compliance firms are created equal. PTG combines deep technical expertise with decades of regulatory experience to deliver compliance outcomes that other providers simply cannot match. Here is what sets us apart from every other cybersecurity firm in Raleigh, Durham, and the greater Research Triangle Park region.
- 22+ years of security controls and compliance experience across every major framework — HIPAA, NIST, CMMC, DFARS, GDPR, and SOX.
- Zero client breaches in our entire history — a track record unmatched by any competitor in the Triangle market.
- Unified control mapping that satisfies multiple frameworks simultaneously, cutting compliance costs by up to 40%.
- Fractional CSO/CIO services that give you executive-level security leadership without the six-figure salary.
- Patented Zero-Hack technology with 39 layers of proactive and reactive defense — learn more about our Zero-Hack Stack.
- Local presence, national reach — headquartered in Raleigh, NC, serving the Triangle and businesses across the United States.
Security Controls & Compliance
Questions Answered
Get answers to the most common questions about security controls, regulatory compliance, and how PTG helps businesses achieve and maintain compliance.
Security controls are safeguards or countermeasures implemented to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information systems and data. Every business that stores digital information, processes customer data, or connects to the internet needs security controls. They protect against data breaches, ransomware attacks, insider threats, and regulatory penalties. Without proper security controls, your organization faces significant financial risk, reputational damage, and potential legal liability.
NIST SP 800-171 focuses on protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in non-federal systems and contains 110 security requirements across 14 families. NIST SP 800-053 is a more comprehensive catalog of security and privacy controls for federal information systems with over 1,000 controls across 20 families. If you implement all NIST SP 800-053 controls, you will have covered all of NIST SP 800-171. PTG helps businesses in Raleigh, Durham, and the Triangle implement both frameworks efficiently.
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is essentially a tiered approach to NIST SP 800-171 and NIST SP 800-053 controls. CMMC was created by the Department of Defense to verify that defense contractors have properly implemented required security controls. DFARS clause 252.204-7012 requires contractors to implement NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC adds third-party assessment of that implementation. PTG guides defense contractors through every level of CMMC certification.
Yes. Any organization that creates, receives, maintains, or transmits electronic protected health information (ePHI) must implement HIPAA security controls. This includes healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and their business associates. Failure to comply can result in penalties ranging from $100 to $50,000 per violation, with annual maximums of $1.5 million per violation category. PTG provides comprehensive HIPAA risk assessments and security control implementation.
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is a European Union regulation that protects all personal data of EU citizens, while HIPAA specifically protects health information in the United States. GDPR has a broader scope covering any personal data, stricter consent requirements, and includes the right to be forgotten. However, many of the underlying security controls overlap significantly. PTG implements security frameworks that satisfy both regulations simultaneously, saving time and resources for organizations that must comply with both.
The timeline varies depending on your current security posture, the framework in question, and the size of your organization. A basic HIPAA compliance implementation can take 3 to 6 months. NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC readiness typically requires 6 to 12 months. Comprehensive NIST SP 800-053 implementation may take 12 to 18 months. PTG accelerates these timelines by using 22 years of compliance experience, proven processes, and the overlap between frameworks to implement controls efficiently.
Consequences vary by framework. For HIPAA, penalties range from $100 to $50,000 per violation. For DFARS and CMMC, non-compliance means loss of Department of Defense contracts. SOX non-compliance can result in criminal penalties including fines up to $5 million and imprisonment. GDPR violations can cost up to 4% of annual global revenue or 20 million euros, whichever is higher. PTG helps you avoid these outcomes through thorough gap analysis, remediation planning, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
Absolutely. This is one of the most valuable insights PTG brings to compliance projects. Many security controls overlap across frameworks. For example, access control, encryption, audit logging, and incident response requirements appear in HIPAA, NIST, CMMC, GDPR, and SOX. PTG maps controls across all applicable frameworks for your organization, implementing them once to satisfy multiple requirements. This unified approach saves significant time, reduces costs, and simplifies ongoing compliance management.
PTG provides both initial implementation and ongoing compliance monitoring. Compliance is not a one-time event but a continuous process. PTG offers 24/7 security monitoring, regular risk assessments, policy reviews, employee training programs, penetration testing, and audit preparation services. Our managed compliance approach ensures your security controls remain effective as threats evolve and regulations change. We serve as your fractional Chief Security Officer, keeping you continuously compliant.
Costs depend on your organization's size, current security posture, and the compliance frameworks you need to satisfy. PTG offers customizable packages that scale with your needs and budget. Our initial gap assessment helps identify exactly what controls you need, avoiding unnecessary spending. Many clients find that investing in proper security controls is far less expensive than the cost of a data breach, which averages $4.45 million per incident. Contact PTG at 919-348-4912 for a personalized compliance assessment and quote.
Stop Guessing About Compliance.
Start Knowing You Are Protected.
Whether your organization needs HIPAA, NIST, CMMC, DFARS, GDPR, or SOX compliance, Petronella Technology Group delivers the expertise, technology, and ongoing support to get you audit-ready and keep you there. Serving Raleigh, Durham, RTP, the Triangle, and businesses nationwide.
No obligation. No pressure. Just a clear-eyed assessment of where you stand and what it takes to get compliant.