Application service providers, managed services firms, hosting companies, data storage entities and other service providers are increasingly being asked to demonstrate the adequacy and effectiveness of IT controls encompassing their customer’s information. And emerging regulations require stronger evidence, often provided by independent third parties, meet requirements. Coalfire’s audit practice is designed to help service providers develop, implement and maintain IT control programs that satisfy their operational requirements and meet demands of their most stringent customers. Coalfire also partners with leading regional accounting firms who render SAS70 opinions, considered by many as the preferred evidence of service provider operations.

Hosting providers face the evermore daunting task of providing websites with networks that promote productivity, high bandwidth, and multi-media management while also supplying adequate security programs against cyber threats compliant to numerous federal and state regulations. Coalfire’s hosting services allow you to simultaneously comply with numerous security regulations through a compliance framework that is thorough and efficient. The result is an IT security program that allows you to sustain client demand without sacrificing security.

Consumers look for assurance from telecommunication companies that their information is secured against cyber threats. Security regulations to protect electronic information must be addressed by telecommunication companies to prevent the varying ramifications of a security breach. Coalfire’s methodology is founded on established and emerging regulations faced by all service providers. We evaluate compliance gaps within your IT security environment and guide you through the effective development of security programs and risk management plans constructed to achieve compliance and prevent loss.

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