Beyond the checkbox: Demystifying cybersecurity compliance

This document provides an overview of key cybersecurity compliance frameworks and regulations, including HIPAA, SEC cyber disclosure rules, NIST CSF 2.0, PCI DSS, NIS2, and GDPR. It emphasizes that compliance is continuous rather than one-off, varies by industry and geography, and is increasingly mandated for critical infrastructure and government-related work. The piece highlights the business rationale for building compliance into strategy and details significant penalties for non-compliance, urging organizations to proactively align with applicable standards.