Comply is the first pillar of Cybersecurity CPR™. It helps organizations identify, assess, and manage cyber risk through governance, compliance, executive reporting, and third-party risk management, so leadership has the visibility, reporting, and strategic guidance it needs.
What Comply covers
Strengthen governance, manage risk, improve compliance readiness, and gain executive visibility through assessments, risk management, policy development, third-party risk reviews, and ongoing cybersecurity oversight.
- Framework-based cybersecurity assessments
- Cybersecurity maturity evaluations
- Risk register development and management
- Compliance readiness support
- Security policy development
- Cyber insurance preparedness
- Executive cybersecurity reporting
- Third-party risk reviews
Why IT support alone isn't enough
Many organizations believe cybersecurity is covered by their IT provider or managed services partner. While IT teams are essential for maintaining systems, supporting users, and keeping operations running, cybersecurity requires additional focus on governance, risk management, compliance, resilience, and strategic decision-making.
Without a structured cybersecurity program, organizations often face:
- Uncertainty around compliance obligations and client security requirements
- Limited visibility into cyber risks and potential business impacts
- Gaps that affect cyber insurance eligibility, coverage, or renewals
- Missing or outdated security policies and governance processes
- No formal roadmap for improving cybersecurity as the organization grows
Who's accountable?
Leadership remains accountable for cyber risk without having the visibility, reporting, or strategic guidance needed to effectively manage it.
Third-party risk management
Third-party vendors, suppliers, and cloud providers introduce new risks that require oversight and accountability.
- Vendor risk assessments
- Supply chain risk reviews
- Third-party security evaluations
- Risk monitoring and oversight
Why Comply matters for accounting firms
Accounting firms are among the professional services organizations Cybersecurity CPR™ serves. Common triggers include:
- A client, regulator, or business partner requests security documentation, compliance evidence, or cybersecurity assurances.
- Cyber insurance requirements become more demanding during renewal.
- Leadership recognizes that cybersecurity is being managed operationally, but cyber risk lacks executive oversight.
- The business is growing, but cybersecurity governance and security controls haven't kept pace.
Whether you're preparing for SOC 2, ISO 27001, client security reviews, cyber insurance renewals, or simply looking to build a stronger cybersecurity program, Cybersecurity CPR™ provides the framework, leadership, and services needed to move forward with confidence.
Compliance framework expertise
W3D Technologies brings compliance framework expertise in NIST, CIS, ISO 27001 and SOC 2.
Comply in every program
Each program builds on the last. Here's what the Comply pillar includes at each level.
| Program | Comply includes |
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| FoundationsFrom CAD $1,495/month |
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| GovernanceFrom CAD $1,995/month | Everything in Foundations, plus:
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| StrategicFrom CAD $3,495/month | Everything in Governance, plus:
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Executive-level leadership without executive-level overhead
Cybersecurity CPR™ includes ongoing strategic cybersecurity guidance and oversight, giving leadership teams the visibility and confidence needed to make informed risk decisions without the cost of hiring a full-time Chief Information Security Officer.
Continuous Risk Visibility. Track cybersecurity maturity, risk exposure, remediation progress, compliance readiness, and third-party risk through ongoing reporting and executive oversight.
Governance-Driven Security. Our Cybersecurity CPR™ framework aligns governance, risk management, protection, and recovery into a single program designed to mature with your business.
Comply FAQ
What does the Comply pillar of Cybersecurity CPR™ include?
Comply covers governance, risk and compliance: framework-based cybersecurity assessments, cybersecurity maturity evaluations, risk register development and management, compliance readiness support, security policy development, cyber insurance preparedness, executive cybersecurity reporting, and third-party risk management.
Which compliance frameworks does W3D Technologies work with?
W3D Technologies brings compliance framework expertise in NIST, CIS, ISO 27001 and SOC 2, and supports organizations preparing for SOC 2, ISO 27001, client security reviews and cyber insurance renewals.
What is RealCISO?
RealCISO is the platform that powers Cybersecurity CPR™ assessments. It supports framework-based assessments of cybersecurity maturity, governance practices, risk exposure, compliance readiness, third-party risk management and overall resilience.
How often are risks reviewed?
Cybersecurity CPR™ Foundations includes quarterly risk reviews and continuous risk register management. Governance adds monthly cybersecurity advisory sessions, and Strategic adds bi-weekly strategic cybersecurity leadership.