Compliance Solutions | MALA Technology Advisors

The challenge

Passing the audit is the start, not the finish.

Checklist compliance

Controls documented and signed off, but not effective.

Layered regulation

Industry, state and contract requirements that overlap.

Third-party risk

Vendor due diligence regulators expect but rarely see.

Changing rules

HIPAA, CMMC and AI rules moving at the same time.

Our approach

Aligned to your frameworks and your risks.

01
Assess
Run a risk assessment specific to your industry and operations.
02
Align
Map controls to SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF and sector rules.
03
Build
Develop the policies and controls you're missing.
04
Extend
Design a vendor risk program regulators expect.
05
Report
Stand up board-level reporting.

Where MALA helps

A program that's defensible, not just documented.

Risk assessment

Specific to your industry, operations and threats.

Framework alignment

SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST 800-171 and more.

Policies & controls

Written to hold up in practice, not just in audit.

Vendor risk program

Tiering, due diligence and ongoing monitoring.

Board reporting

Clear, recurring oversight for leadership.

Insurance alignment

Controls mapped to carrier expectations.

Sector expertise: HIPAA, FFIEC, GLBA, SEC/FINRA, DFARS, NIST 800-171 and FERPA.

By the numbers

Why this matters now.

110NIST SP 800-171 controls for defense contractorsDFARS 252.204-7012

12security domains scored on a 0–5 maturity scaleMALA Assessment

Mid-2027OCR's target for the final HIPAA Security RuleHHS OCR

$0fee to you. Paid by the vendor only if you move forwardVendor-Sponsored

Who it's for

Built for the people who own the decision.

Compliance OfficerA program mapped to the frameworks that apply.
CISOControls that are effective, not just documented.
BoardRecurring, defensible oversight reporting.
Regulated industriesBanking, healthcare, defense, finance and education.
Vendor managersThird-party risk handled the way examiners expect.

The MALA model

Unbiased. Vendor-sponsored.

Our services are sponsored through strategic referral agreements with 330+ technology solutions providers, never billed to you.

Unbiased recommendationsNo provider pays MALA more than another qualified provider, so your requirements drive the answer.
Paid only if you move forwardThe selected vendor compensates MALA, and only when you choose a recommended vendor.
No obligationYou are never required to move forward with any recommended vendor.

Common questions

What clients ask first.

Is passing an audit the same as being secure?

No. An audit confirms requirements on a date. We also test whether controls work.

Do we need a dedicated compliance team?

Not necessarily. A defensible program needs a consistent inventory, tiers and review cadence.

Which frameworks do you cover?

SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF and sector rules like HIPAA, FFIEC, GLBA and NIST 800-171.

What does it cost?

Nothing. MALA is paid by the vendor only if you move forward with a recommended vendor. No obligation.

Engagement at a glance

Frameworks: SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF and sector rules
Led by: Former CISOs and compliance leaders
Deliverable: Risk assessment, controls and board reporting
Cost to you: None. Vendor-sponsored, no obligation

The first step

Talk to a compliance advisor. No obligation.

Bring an upcoming audit, exam or regulatory change. 30 minutes, no obligation.

Talk to an Advisor Schedule a consultation

Vendor-sponsored: MALA is paid by the vendor only if you move forward with a recommended vendor. No obligation to do so.