Cybersecurity Compliance in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh businesses face an expanding web of cybersecurity compliance requirements — HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI DSS, CMMC, NIST, FedRAMP, and state privacy laws — each with unique controls, documentation demands, and audit timelines. Petronella Technology Group, Inc. provides end-to-end cybersecurity compliance services for Raleigh organizations, combining regulatory expertise with hands-on security implementation so you can meet any framework with confidence.
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Cybersecurity Compliance Services for Raleigh Organizations
We help Raleigh businesses navigate every major compliance framework — from gap analysis through audit certification.
HIPAA Compliance
For Raleigh healthcare organizations, medical practices, and health tech companies, we provide complete HIPAA compliance programs including risk assessments, technical safeguards, policy development, workforce training, BAA management, and breach notification support.
SOC 2 Certification
Raleigh SaaS companies and service providers increasingly need SOC 2 to win enterprise deals. We guide organizations from gap analysis through Type I and Type II audits — scoping trust service criteria, implementing controls, building evidence repositories, and coordinating with audit firms.
CMMC & NIST 800-171
Raleigh defense contractors and federal subcontractors handling CUI need CMMC certification. Craig Petronella is a CMMC Certified Registered Practitioner who understands the 110+ NIST 800-171 controls and the CMMC assessment process intimately.
PCI DSS & Financial Compliance
For Raleigh businesses processing credit card payments, fintech companies, and financial services firms, we ensure PCI DSS compliance with network segmentation, encryption, access controls, vulnerability scanning, and documentation that satisfies quarterly QSA assessments.
Navigating Cybersecurity Compliance in Raleigh’s Diverse Economy
Raleigh’s economy spans technology, government contracting, healthcare, financial services, education, and professional services — each sector bringing its own compliance mandates. A downtown Raleigh SaaS company pursuing enterprise customers needs SOC 2. A defense subcontractor near the NC State Centennial Campus needs CMMC. A medical practice in North Raleigh needs HIPAA. A retail business in North Hills needs PCI DSS. The state government sector brings additional requirements around data handling and privacy.
The cost of non-compliance continues to escalate. HIPAA penalties can reach $1.5 million per violation category. CMMC non-compliance means losing DoD contracts. SOC 2 failures block enterprise sales cycles. PCI DSS violations trigger fines from card brands and potential loss of payment processing capabilities. Beyond direct penalties, a compliance failure often triggers customer attrition, insurance premium increases, and reputational damage that takes years to repair.
Petronella Technology Group, Inc. provides Raleigh organizations with a single partner who understands multiple frameworks and can build a unified compliance program that addresses overlapping requirements efficiently. Rather than implementing redundant controls for each framework, we map your obligations, identify common controls, and build a streamlined program that satisfies multiple frameworks simultaneously. Our vCISO services provide ongoing executive-level oversight of your compliance program.
Cybersecurity Compliance Questions from Raleigh Businesses
Which compliance framework does my Raleigh business need?
It depends on your industry, customers, and data types. Healthcare organizations need HIPAA. Defense contractors need CMMC. SaaS companies selling to enterprise often need SOC 2. Businesses processing payments need PCI DSS. Many Raleigh organizations need multiple frameworks. We conduct a compliance scoping assessment to identify exactly which requirements apply to your business and build a unified program.
How long does it take to achieve compliance?
Timelines vary by framework and your current security posture. HIPAA compliance for a Raleigh practice with basic controls can be achieved in 3 to 6 months. SOC 2 Type II typically takes 6 to 12 months. CMMC readiness depends on your current NIST 800-171 maturity. We provide a realistic timeline during the initial assessment and work backward from any deadlines you face.
Can you help us comply with multiple frameworks simultaneously?
Yes. Many Raleigh organizations need to satisfy multiple frameworks. We map common controls across frameworks — for example, encryption requirements overlap between HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and NIST 800-171. By implementing controls once and documenting them for multiple frameworks, we reduce cost, complexity, and audit fatigue.
Do you implement the technical controls or just advise on what we need?
Both. Unlike firms that hand you a compliance checklist and walk away, we implement the technical controls directly — encryption, access controls, SIEM, EDR, MFA, backup, and monitoring — and provide the policy documentation, training, and audit evidence. Your Raleigh organization gets a compliance program that actually works, not just a binder of policies.
Achieve Cybersecurity Compliance with Confidence
Schedule a compliance scoping assessment for your Raleigh organization. We will identify your obligations, assess your current posture, and build a clear roadmap to audit-ready compliance — on time and on budget.
Petronella Technology Group, Inc. • 919-348-4912 • Raleigh, NC 27606 • BBB Accredited Since 2003 • Founded 2002 • 2,500+ Clients