Compliance & Risk · Serving WA · OR · ID · MT
Stay Audit-Ready Without The Scramble —
HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI, DFARS, CMMC Made Simple
inTech Consulting helps Pacific Northwest businesses meet HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, DFARS, NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC 2.0 compliance requirements with gap assessments, policy development, continuous monitoring, and third-party audit support. Typical engagements run $5,000–$50,000 per framework depending on complexity.
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What Is Compliance & Risk Management?
Compliance and risk management is the ongoing process of identifying regulatory requirements that apply to your business, implementing the technical and administrative controls to meet them, and continuously proving you're meeting them. For Pacific Northwest businesses, this typically means HIPAA (healthcare), SOC 2 (SaaS and service companies), PCI-DSS (payment processing), DFARS/NIST 800-171 (defense contractors), and CMMC 2.0 (Department of Defense supply chain).
At inTech Consulting, we treat compliance as more than checking boxes. We build security-first programs that not only pass audits but actually protect your business from the breaches and incidents those regulations were designed to prevent. Our approach combines certified framework expertise, proven documentation libraries, and continuous monitoring — so you're always audit-ready, not scrambling at renewal time.
Who It's For
Is Compliance & Risk Right For Your Business?
✓ Great Fit
- Businesses preparing for a first-time SOC 2, HIPAA, or PCI audit
- Companies that failed a recent audit and need remediation
- Organizations pursuing new contracts that require compliance attestations
- Healthcare practices, clinics, and HIPAA-covered entities
- SaaS, professional services, and data processors needing SOC 2
- Businesses handling payment cards requiring PCI-DSS
- Defense contractors needing DFARS or NIST 800-171 (CMMC is on its own page)
✕ Probably Not a Fit
- Businesses with no regulatory requirements — consider Cybersecurity Services for general protection
- Companies wanting a one-time checkbox exercise (compliance is ongoing)
- Organizations without leadership buy-in for compliance investment
- Businesses outside the Pacific Northwest
Frameworks We Support
Every Major Compliance Framework PNW Businesses Need
We have certified expertise and proven documentation for the frameworks most Pacific Northwest businesses face.
HIPAA
Healthcare privacy and security rule compliance for covered entities and business associates. ePHI protection, risk assessments, BAA management, and breach notification readiness.
SOC 2 Type I & II
Trust Services Criteria implementation for SaaS and service organizations. Security, availability, confidentiality, and processing integrity controls with audit-ready evidence collection.
PCI-DSS
Payment Card Industry compliance for businesses processing credit card data. Network segmentation, cardholder data protection, and SAQ/ROC preparation.
DFARS & NIST SP 800-171
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) protection for defense contractors. 110 security controls, SPRS scoring, and self-attestation support.
CMMC 2.0
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 1 and Level 2 preparation. See our dedicated CMMC page for full details on our CMMC services.
Custom & Industry-Specific
FFIEC, NCUA, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA, and state-specific requirements. We tailor compliance programs to your specific industry and regulatory environment.
Our Proven Framework
How We Get Your Business Audit-Ready
A proven 4-step compliance methodology we've used with dozens of Pacific Northwest businesses.
Gap Assessment
Week 1–3: We assess your current state against the target framework. You receive a written gap analysis with prioritized remediation plan, timeline, and budget estimate.
Remediate Gaps
Month 1–4: Implement technical controls, deploy monitoring tools, develop policies and procedures, and train staff. We provide documentation templates from our proven library.
Audit Support
During audit: We coordinate with your third-party auditor, provide evidence packages, respond to auditor requests, and accompany you through the audit process.
Continuous Monitoring
Ongoing: Quarterly control reviews, evidence collection, policy updates, and annual reassessments ensure you stay compliant — not just during audit years.
Representative Example
How We Helped A Healthcare Practice Pass Its First HIPAA Audit
Industry
Healthcare
Framework
HIPAA
Result
Zero Findings
The Challenge
A 60-person Pacific Northwest medical practice received notice of an upcoming HIPAA audit with just four months to prepare. They had no Security Risk Assessment on file, outdated policies from 2018, no documented employee training program, and no idea whether their technical controls met the HIPAA Security Rule. The practice manager was losing sleep over potential fines that could reach $1.5 million for non-compliance.
How inTech Helped
We executed a focused 4-phase HIPAA readiness program:
- Security Risk Assessment — Completed a full HIPAA SRA documenting current state against all Security Rule requirements.
- Policy & Procedure Library — Deployed 18 HIPAA-aligned policies from our template library, tailored to the practice.
- Technical Controls — Implemented EDR, MFA, encryption, audit logging, and business associate agreement (BAA) tracking.
- Staff Training — Delivered HIPAA awareness training for all 60 employees with documented completion records.
The Result
The practice passed its HIPAA audit with measurable wins:
- Zero findings on the HIPAA audit — a rare clean result for a first-time audit
- Completed in 4 months — ahead of the audit deadline
- Ongoing compliance program ensures the practice stays ready for future audits
- Reduced cybersecurity insurance premium thanks to documented controls
"I thought we were doomed. inTech got us from zero to audit-ready in four months. We passed with no findings — I couldn't believe it."
— Practice Manager, Healthcare Client
Transparent Pricing
How Much Does Compliance Cost?
Compliance engagements from inTech Consulting typically cost $5,000–$50,000 per framework depending on your current state, company size, and framework complexity. A typical HIPAA readiness program for a 50-person practice runs $10,000–$18,000 including assessment, policies, remediation, and audit support. SOC 2 Type II engagements typically run $20,000–$35,000 over 6–12 months. After initial compliance, ongoing monitoring is typically $500–$2,500 per month.
💡 Bundled savings: When compliance is bundled with our Managed IT or Cybersecurity Services, many of the required technical controls are already included — reducing the compliance engagement cost significantly.
Pricing Goes Higher When:
- You need multiple frameworks (e.g., HIPAA + SOC 2)
- You have complex environments or legacy systems
- You're starting from zero with no existing documentation
- You need accelerated timelines for an urgent audit
Pricing Goes Lower When:
- Bundled with Managed IT or Cybersecurity Services
- You already have some policies and controls in place
- Your environment is standardized and cloud-based
- You commit to ongoing monitoring post-audit
Need a precise quote? Book a free compliance consultation
Why inTech Consulting
Why PNW Businesses Trust inTech For Compliance
Multi-Framework Expertise
Certified expertise across HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI, DFARS, NIST 800-171, and CMMC 2.0. We've guided dozens of Pacific Northwest businesses through first-time audits and ongoing compliance programs.
OMWBE & PWSBE Certified
Certified Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise and Public Works Small Business Enterprise — qualifying you for diversity supplier contracts with government agencies.
Proven Documentation Library
Mature template library of audit-ready policies, procedures, and evidence packages. We don't start from scratch — we adapt proven documentation to your specific environment.
Third-Party Audit Support
We coordinate directly with your auditor, respond to evidence requests, and support you through the audit itself. You're never left to face auditors alone.
90-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Zero-risk engagement. If you're not confident in our compliance program within 90 days, we refund 100% of your fees. No other PNW MSP offers this guarantee.
PNW-Based Team
Our compliance specialists are based in the Pacific Northwest — not outsourced overseas. You get local experts who understand your timezone and regional regulatory environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Compliance & Risk
How long does it take to become HIPAA, SOC 2, or PCI compliant?
Typical timelines: HIPAA readiness takes 3–4 months for a medium practice. SOC 2 Type I takes 4–6 months; Type II requires an additional 6–12 month observation period. PCI-DSS typically takes 3–6 months depending on your SAQ level. These estimates assume we're starting with reasonable existing infrastructure. Businesses starting from zero or with complex environments may need 50% more time.
How much does HIPAA compliance cost for a 50-person medical practice?
A 50-person Pacific Northwest medical practice typically invests $10,000–$18,000 for a full HIPAA readiness program including Security Risk Assessment, policy and procedure development, technical control implementation, staff training, and audit support. Ongoing HIPAA monitoring runs $500–$1,500 per month. Costs are lower when bundled with our Managed IT or Cybersecurity services.
What's the difference between SOC 2 Type I and Type II?
SOC 2 Type I attests that your controls are designed correctly at a point in time. Type II attests that those controls actually operated effectively over a period (typically 6–12 months). Most enterprise customers require SOC 2 Type II — Type I is usually a stepping stone. inTech supports both, and we design our programs to transition smoothly from Type I to Type II without redoing the work.
Does inTech perform the actual audit, or just prepare us for it?
inTech prepares you for the audit and supports you through it — but we don't perform the audit itself. For SOC 2, HIPAA third-party audits, and PCI QSA assessments, an independent certified auditor performs the attestation. This separation is actually required by most frameworks. We coordinate directly with your auditor, respond to evidence requests, and stay engaged throughout the audit process so your team isn't facing the auditor alone.
What happens if we fail a compliance audit?
Failed audits typically result in a remediation plan with a timeline to address findings. Consequences vary by framework: HIPAA violations can carry fines from $100 to $1.5 million depending on severity. SOC 2 failures can lose you enterprise contracts. PCI failures can result in higher processing fees or loss of card processing ability. inTech's approach is designed to avoid audit failures entirely — but if you come to us after a failed audit, we develop a remediation roadmap focused on closing findings quickly and preparing for the follow-up review.
Do I need separate services for compliance if I have Managed IT?
Compliance engagements are usually separate project-based work because they require specialized expertise and documentation beyond day-to-day IT management. However, Managed IT and Cybersecurity Services clients receive significantly reduced compliance costs because most required technical controls are already in place. Ongoing monitoring post-audit is often bundled directly into the managed service for a small additional fee.
Compliance & Risk Services Across the Pacific Northwest
inTech Consulting delivers compliance and risk management services throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. We serve businesses in:
Seattle · Tacoma · Bellevue · Renton · Kent · Auburn · Kirkland · Redmond · Spokane · Olympia · Bellingham · Vancouver · Portland · Bend · Salem · Eugene · Boise · Nampa · Meridian · Idaho Falls · Coeur d'Alene · Missoula · Billings · Great Falls · Bozeman · Helena
Audit Coming Up? Let's Get You Ready.
Book a free 30-minute compliance consultation with Raj. We'll review your current state against your target framework and give you a realistic timeline, budget, and roadmap to audit-ready.
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