Gustav Plato, It's Just Results CEO, is interviewed by Doug Kay, Commercial Litigation Attorney and Practice Director at Offit Kurman, regarding cyber security and compliance transformation.
No two industries are exactly alike—so why should your cybersecurity audit program be a one-size-fits-all solution? At It’s Just Results, we don’t believe in generic security checklists. We believe in precision. Businesses call us when they need real outcomes in corporate security, risk mitigation, and compliance. And when it comes to building a cybersecurity audit program that truly protects your operations, industry-specific tailoring isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity.
Here’s how to structure your audit program so it works for your unique regulatory environment, risk landscape, and operational needs.
Every industry has its own set of rules—and ignoring them can cost you big. If you're in Aerospace & Defense, you're likely working within DFARS 252.204-7012 or the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Framework. If you're handling healthcare data, HIPAA is your playbook. Financial services may focus on SOC 2 or GLBA compliance. And if you're in retail or e-commerce? PCI-DSS is non-negotiable.
Start your audit program by identifying which compliance frameworks apply to your business and customers. Our team at It’s Just Results helps clients cut through the noise and identify the frameworks that matter most—tailoring controls to meet your operational realities.
You can’t protect what you don’t understand. An effective cybersecurity audit program begins with a deep dive into your data flows, architecture, and assets. What systems handle sensitive information? Where does data enter and exit your environment? Who has access to what?
Whether it’s a manufacturing plant, a small government office, or a growing SaaS company, we map out your ecosystem before reviewing any control set. This ensures the audit scope aligns with your actual business operations—not someone else’s checklist.
Controls that slow down your team or block mission-critical tasks are bound to be ignored. That’s why a smart cybersecurity audit program balances security with usability. We work closely with our clients to evaluate and recommend controls from frameworks like NIST SP 800-171A, CIS v8, and NIST SP 800-53r5—but we never lose sight of the end goal: protecting your business without disrupting it.
From employee training procedures to access control and incident response planning, every control is built around your priorities, timelines, and resources.
Different industries carry different risk profiles. A non-profit may face phishing attempts targeting donor databases. A logistics company may need to secure real-time tracking systems. A law firm may be protecting sensitive case data.
That’s why we tailor every risk assessment to focus on the threats that matter in your field. We identify assets, threats, vulnerabilities, and likelihoods—and produce a risk register you can actually act on. No vague risk jargon, just clear mitigation steps.
An audit is not a one-time event. It’s a cycle. After tailoring your cybersecurity audit program, we build a roadmap for maintaining it—complete with policies, procedures, review timelines, and cross-functional responsibilities. Our deliverables often include a 1-year calendar, Gantt charts, and role-based action plans, so your team knows exactly what to do, when, and why.
Plus, we support ongoing updates as regulations evolve, so you’re never caught off guard by changing requirements.
The pace of security and compliance is picking up—and businesses that don’t adapt will fall behind. Whether you're short on staff, new to compliance, or facing rapid change, It’s Just Results can help you design a cybersecurity audit program that’s fit for your industry, your team, and your goals.
We don’t do “theoretical.” We do what works. Need a cybersecurity audit program that makes sense for your business? Get in touch with our experts today.
