Navigating Information Security Standards
At HC Shield, we specialise in delivering end-to-end information security solutions designed to protect your organisation while aligning with recognised industry standards and certifications. From initial assessments to achieving compliance with frameworks like ISO27001, SOC 2, GDPR, Cyber Essentials, HIPAA, and NIST, our seasoned and certified specialists guide you every step of the way.
We go beyond paperwork to provide technical implementations, including secure network design, cloud security, risk assessments, and robust security controls tailored to your specific needs.
Whether you’re building a security strategy from scratch or enhancing your current framework, HC Shield ensures your organisation not only meets compliance requirements but also achieves meaningful, long-term security resilience.
Certifications and Standards
ISO27001
Cyber Essentials +
ISO27001
ISO 27001 is a globally recognised standard for information security management systems (ISMS). It provides a systematic approach to managing sensitive company and customer data, ensuring risk mitigation through robust policies and controls.
SOC2
Cyber Essentials +
ISO27001
SOC 2 (Service Organisation Control 2) is a compliance standard designed for organisations that handle sensitive customer data. It focuses on five trust service principles: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. HC
Cyber Essentials +
Cyber Essentials +
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed certification that ensures fundamental cybersecurity measures are in place to protect against common threats. Cyber Essentials Plus includes an additional independent technical audit.
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
The NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Cybersecurity Framework provides a flexible, risk-based approach to managing and mitigating cybersecurity risks. It emphasises five core functions: identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover.
GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union law that governs the processing of personal data, ensuring privacy and data protection for individuals. Compliance involves adhering to principles like data minimisation, consent, and transparency.
HIPAA
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a US regulation designed to safeguard sensitive healthcare information. Compliance ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information (PHI).
DORA
DORA
DORA
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is an EU regulation designed to ensure financial institutions can withstand and recover from ICT-related disruptions and cyber threats. It establishes requirements for risk management, incident reporting, operational resilience testing, and third-party risk oversight.