IT Audit & Compliance
Comprehensive IT audit services
Our IT audit services extend beyond mere compliance, evaluating your control environments and ensuring they align with both regulatory standards and your business goals. We combine our technical, accounting and advisory expertise to deliver a business-centric approach and address common pain points including data security, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Customized Audits: Tailored to the unique needs of your organization.
- Expertise in Various Industries: A wide range of industry-specific IT audit solutions.
- Proactive Approach: We identify and address potential IT issues before they escalate.
Empowering compliance with CMMC 2.0
Is your business prepared for the mandatory Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance required for all Department of Defense (DoD) contracts? As a CMMC Registered Provider Organization (RPO), Dean Dorton acts as your partner in navigating the evolving landscape of CMMC regulations, with expertise to ensure your continued eligibility for valuable DoD contracts.
Our IT Audit & Compliance Services
SOC Reporting: Protecting Customer Trust
In a world where data breaches are ever-present, you need a well-developed strategy to assure your customers their data is safe. Our System & Organization Controls (SOC) reporting provides this assurance, evaluating your information systems to identify and mitigate risks. Dean Dorton’s SOC examinations deliver value beyond compliance, reducing audit redundancies and offering a competitive edge in the market.
The Right Level of Support for Your Business
Choosing between outsourced and co-sourced IT audit solutions can be challenging. Dean Dorton’s flexible offerings accommodate your business’s unique needs, whether you’re looking to augment your internal team or to fully outsource to an external partner. Whatever fits you best, our skilled professionals bring efficiency, objectivity, and a focus on your core functions.
IT Audit Services
System and Organization Controls (SOC) Reporting
Organizations can receive significant value from having a SOC examination performed including reducing redundant audits and differentiation from peers. SOC reporting performed by Dean Dorton ensures all user organizations and their auditors have access to the same information.
Learn MoreOutsourced/Co-Sourced Internal IT Audit Solutions
Whether you are looking to accelerate the establishment of an internal IT audit function or realize cost savings by moving to an outsourced model, Dean Dorton can provide your organization with a complete outsourced solution to see rapid results.
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Compliance (CMMC)
Our certified professional IT audit and cybersecurity team can help your business organization keep its cybersecurity measures program compliant with the Department of Defense (DoD). Contractors working with FCI or CUI will be required to be certified compliant based on one or more of the three CMMC maturity levels.
Learn MoreData Privacy Laws
In the digital age, where data drives much of our daily lives, protecting consumer privacy has become paramount. Legislation is emerging across the United States and the globe, reflecting a growing recognition of the importance of privacy in the digital economy.
Learn MoreIT Regulatory Compliance Consulting and Testing
The IT compliance landscape changes rapidly. Dean Dorton can help your organization with your compliance requirements, whether to assess your organization’s readiness or perform procedures to verify compliance status. Examples of regulations our experienced professionals are familiar with include CMMC, DFARS, HIPAA, GLBA GDPR, PCI, SOX, ISO 27001, and state regulations.
Cybersecurity Framework Evaluation
CIS, COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, NIST CSF, and SCF are just a handful of common cybersecurity frameworks (CSF). Dean Dorton can assist in evaluating which CSF is appropriate for your organization and how well-implemented your CSF is.
IT General Controls Testing
Our technology consultants work closely with our audit teams to provide IT general controls testing and services on our audit engagements. We have worked to develop an IT general control framework that can be used to perform a general IT assessment for any organization.
IT Risk Assessments
Dean Dorton knows the importance of properly identifying and mitigating your significant risks. We have the expertise to help you determine the appropriate response to various risks including those related to fraud, cybersecurity, and financial reporting. Many IT regulatory requirements such as GLBA and HIPAA require IT risk assessments.
IT Policies and Procedures Development and Review
Having the appropriate IT policies and procedures in place not only protects your organization, employees, systems, and information; but they are also a common requirement for IT regulations. Dean Dorton can ensure your IT policies are addressing your compliance and CSF needs.
Cyber Liability Insurance Policy and Review
There are two important questions related to cyber liability insurance. The first is whether coverage is sufficient. The second is whether the policy has compliance requirements that must be met prior to paying a claim. Dean Dorton can evaluate whether your cyber liability insurance policy is meeting your organization’s expectations.