We Stand Behind the Quality of Our Work
We've been writing quality security documentation since 2005. In that time, we've served clients across nearly every industry and size, where our products are used by some of the most recognizable brands on the planet. Our clients range from well-know Fortune 100 corporations to small businesses, both within the US and internationally. We've proved time and again that our cybersecurity documentation is flexible enough to work in any organization and can scale accordingly.
From the Fortune 500 Down to Small & Medium Businesses
ComplianceForge is “corporate America's dirty little secret,” where our documentation solutions are used extensively by some of the most well-known US and international brands. Our clients appreciate ComplianceForge's ability to deliver high-quality, editable documentation the same business day, since it can save thousands of hours of labor - which equates to immediate and significant savings.
Below is a non-exhaustive list of industries where our products have been successfully implemented:
Financial
- Certified Public Accountants (CPAs)
- Financial Planners & Wealth Managers
- Banks & Credit Unions
- Bookkeepers
Technology
- Hardware Manufacturers
- IT Consultants
- Software Companies
- Website Developers
- Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
- Auditors
- Cybersecurity Consultants
- Cryptocurrency
Medical
- Hospitals
- Doctors
- Dentists
- Physical Therapists
- Chiropractors
- Medical Billing
- Elder Care Facilities
Consultants
- Business Analysts
- Management Consultants
Government
- Defense Contractors (DoD)
- Federal Government Contractors
- Federal Government Agencies
- State Government Agencies
- Local Municipalities
- Regional Airports
- Law Enforcement
Legal
- Law Firms
- Court Reporters
- Privacy Professionals
Real Estate
- Brokers
- Real Estate Offices
- Title Companies
- Developers
- Property Management
Utilities
- Oil & Natural Gas
- Coal
- Electric
- Nuclear
Construction & Manufacturing
- Aerospace & Defense
- Commercial
- Residential
- Architects
- Retail Products
- Fabrication
- Firearms Industry
Hospitality & Food Services
- Hotels / Resorts
- Restaurants
- Casinos / Gaming
- Coffee Shops
Retail (B&M) & Services
- Health Clubs / Gyms
- Credit Monitoring / ID Theft
- Janitorial
- Human Resources / Recruiting
Non-Profits & Associations
- Chambers of Commerce
- Clubs
- Non-Profits
Education
- Universities & Colleges
- School Districts
We understand that no one wants to “fly blind” in their purchasing decisions, and that is why we offer so many examples for your review. In addition to the product examples and videos, we are happy to set up a walk through our documentation in detail and answer your product-related questions, ensuring you find the right fit for your specific needs.
Why We Protect Our Clients' A
When it comes to providing client names for references, we respect the privacy of our clients and refrain from providing the names of the companies we serve - even if that means losing a sale due to an internal review process that requires client references. Here are our reasons for this business practice:
Reason #1 - Discretion for Trusted Brands
Many of the well-known and trusted companies you see and use on a daily basis are our clients, and we are very proud of that fact. In many ways, we are “corporate America's dirty little secret,” since we are a leading source for professionally-written cybersecurity and privacy documentation, yet we stay in the shadows as quiet professionals.
- Our clients appreciate the discretion we provide, since they do not want it public that they outsourced the document-writing component of their cybersecurity program.
- We feel it is important to protect the privacy of our clients, since we understand the sensitive nature of a company trusting a third party to write their core cybersecurity and privacy documentation.
Reason #2 - Implementation Depends on Your Governance
The common “How easy is it to implement?” question offers no value to another organization, based on the unique nature of how organizations are governed. Governance is as unique as a fingerprint, and the number one factor in implementing any documentation we sell is management support:
- If your leadership team takes cybersecurity and privacy governance seriously and assigns accountability for getting documentation reviewed, tailored and approved, it is a straightforward process to implement the ComplianceForge-written documentation.
- If your leadership team is resistant to change or suffers from “analysis paralysis,” it will be a slower process — but those same issues apply equally to writing the documentation yourself or implementing templates from a competitor.
Reason #3 - Every Organization's Needs Are Unique
The also-common “Does it meet all of your needs?” question is a pointless one to ask another organization, since every organization has a different set of needs defined by its uniquely-applicable laws, regulations and contractual agreements. That mix defines a set of Minimum Security Requirements (MSR) that are unique to each organization, so one company's requirements will differ from another's - even within the same industry.
- Situational awareness for all applicable statutory, regulatory and contractual obligations cannot be avoided, and it ties directly back to management support - doing the right thing from a corporate governance perspective to ensure all applicable requirements are addressed, not just a subset.
- For each organization there is a set number of statutory, regulatory and contractual obligations that can be identified by distilling the requirements from applicable laws, regulations and reasonable practices. Our mapping documents can significantly help you in this step.
A Toolmaker, Not a Crutch
Look at it from the perspective that ComplianceForge is a “toolmaker” that sells specialized tools, no different than a quality hammer or screwdriver. As a toolmaker, we provide basic instructions on how to use these tools, but how you actually use them is outside of our control and completely up to you. It is no different than how Craftsman or Snap-on can't prevent someone from using one of their screwdrivers as a pry bar. Just like any tool, in the right hands and with proper usage, you can build anything!