Regulatory compliance is a primary driver of cybersecurity investment for most organizations. Different frameworks mandate specific security controls, monitoring capabilities, and documentation requirements. Our directory maps cybersecurity tools to the compliance frameworks they support, helping you find solutions that align with your specific regulatory obligations.
Whether you are preparing for a SOC 2 audit, implementing HIPAA safeguards for patient data, meeting CMMC requirements for defense contracts, or working toward ISO 27001 certification, the right tools can significantly reduce the time and cost of achieving and maintaining compliance.
SOC 2 (Service Organization Control Type 2) is an auditing framework developed by the AICPA that evaluates how well a service organization manages customer data based on five Trust Services Criteria: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Unlike point-in-time SOC 1 reports, SOC 2 Type II audits assess controls over a period of typically 6-12 months. SaaS companies, cloud providers, and managed service organizations increasingly need SOC 2 reports to win enterprise contracts and demonstrate operational maturity.
86 toolsThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) establishes national standards for protecting sensitive patient health information. Healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and their business associates must implement physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic protected health information (ePHI). HIPAA violations can result in fines ranging from $100 to $50,000 per violation, with annual maximums of $1.5 million per category.
48 toolsThe NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) is a voluntary framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to help organizations manage and reduce cybersecurity risk. Version 2.0 expanded the original five functions (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover) with a sixth Govern function emphasizing cybersecurity governance and supply chain risk management. Widely adopted across industries, NIST CSF provides a common language for communicating cybersecurity posture and is frequently referenced in regulatory guidance and insurance underwriting.
44 toolsISO/IEC 27001 is the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS), published by the International Organization for Standardization. It provides a systematic approach to managing sensitive company information through risk assessment, security controls, and continuous improvement processes. Certification requires an audit by an accredited body and demonstrates to customers, partners, and regulators that an organization has implemented a comprehensive information security program aligned with international best practices.
32 toolsThe Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of security requirements designed to ensure that all companies processing, storing, or transmitting credit card information maintain a secure environment. Managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, PCI DSS 4.0 introduced new requirements including targeted risk analysis, enhanced authentication, and automated log review mechanisms. Non-compliance can result in fines from $5,000 to $100,000 per month from card brands, plus liability for fraudulent transactions.
30 toolsThe Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a Department of Defense framework that requires defense contractors to implement and certify cybersecurity practices at progressive maturity levels. CMMC 2.0 streamlined the original five levels into three tiers aligned with NIST SP 800-171 and 800-172 controls. All contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) must achieve at least Level 2 certification through a third-party assessment to remain eligible for DoD contracts.
25 toolsThe General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the European Union comprehensive data privacy law that governs how organizations collect, process, store, and transfer personal data of EU residents. It applies to any organization worldwide that processes EU resident data, regardless of where the organization is located. GDPR grants individuals rights including data access, erasure, portability, and consent withdrawal. Non-compliance penalties can reach up to 4% of annual global revenue or 20 million euros, whichever is higher.
18 toolsThe CIS Critical Security Controls (formerly SANS Top 20) are a prioritized set of cybersecurity best practices developed by the Center for Internet Security through consensus among security practitioners. Version 8 organizes 18 controls into three Implementation Groups (IGs) based on organizational resources and risk profile, making them accessible to organizations of all sizes. The controls are prescriptive, actionable, and mapped to other frameworks including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS, making them an effective starting point for building a security program.
17 toolsThe Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) provides a standardized approach for security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring of cloud products and services used by federal agencies. Cloud service providers must meet NIST 800-53 controls at Low, Moderate, or High impact levels and undergo assessment by an accredited Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO). FedRAMP authorization opens access to the federal cloud market worth tens of billions annually but requires significant investment in documentation and controls.
16 toolsThe Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) requires federal agencies and their contractors to develop, document, and implement information security programs to protect government information and systems. Agencies must categorize systems by impact level, implement NIST-recommended controls, conduct regular risk assessments, and report security metrics to the Office of Management and Budget. FISMA compliance is mandatory for all federal information systems and is assessed through annual audits and continuous monitoring programs.
5 toolsThe California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), gives California residents the right to know what personal information businesses collect about them, to delete it, to opt out of its sale or sharing, and to non-discrimination for exercising these rights. It applies to for-profit businesses that meet revenue or data volume thresholds and has served as a model for privacy legislation across dozens of other U.S. states. Enforcement is handled by the California Privacy Protection Agency.
3 toolsNIST Special Publication 800-53 provides a comprehensive catalog of security and privacy controls for federal information systems and organizations. Revision 5 includes over 1,000 controls organized into 20 families covering access control, audit, incident response, system integrity, and more. These controls serve as the technical foundation for FISMA compliance, FedRAMP authorization, and are increasingly referenced by private-sector organizations seeking rigorous security baselines. Controls are tailored based on system impact levels (Low, Moderate, High).
2 toolsProtecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations. Required for DoD contractors and the defense industrial base.
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