Standards & Frameworks
Compliance Standards & Frameworks We Support
Practical advisory support across international standards and regulatory frameworks for growing companies navigating complex compliance environments.
Standards-Based Compliance Advisory
JBW Group International supports organizations navigating international standards and regulatory frameworks. Whether your organization is pursuing ISO certification, establishing a privacy program under GDPR or CCPA, or aligning to NIST frameworks for federal requirements, we provide practical guidance to achieve and maintain compliance.
For ongoing coordination across multiple frameworks, our Compliance-as-a-Service model provides continuous oversight on a retainer basis.
Information Security & Privacy Standards
ISO 27001
Establishes requirements for an information security management system (ISMS). Organizations pursue certification to demonstrate structured protection of sensitive data and meet customer and regulatory expectations.
ISO 27701
Extends ISO 27001 to address privacy information management. Bridges the gap between security operations and privacy obligations under GDPR, CCPA, and similar regulations.
ISO 27017
Provides guidance on information security controls for cloud services. Relevant for organizations delivering or consuming cloud-based solutions where shared responsibility models require clarity.
ISO 27018
Focuses on the protection of personally identifiable information (PII) in public cloud environments. Supports privacy commitments and strengthens trust with data subjects and partners.
ISO 27005
Provides a structured approach to information security risk management within the context of an ISMS. Supports defensible, documented risk decisions.
ISO 42001
Addresses the responsible management of artificial intelligence systems. The emerging certification standard for AI governance as regulatory expectations continue to evolve.
Operational & Resilience Standards
ISO 20000
Sets requirements for IT service management systems. Pursued to improve service delivery, operational consistency, and accountability across technology functions.
ISO 22301
Establishes requirements for business continuity management. Supports organizations in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disruptions.
ISO 14001
Environmental management systems standard. For organizations demonstrating structured environmental responsibility and alignment to regulatory requirements.
ISO 31000
Provides principles and guidelines for enterprise risk management. Integrates risk considerations into decision-making at all organizational levels.
U.S. Federal & Regulatory Frameworks
NIST CSF
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework provides a voluntary structure for managing cybersecurity risk. Widely used to assess maturity, prioritize investments, and communicate risk posture to leadership.
NIST 800-53
A comprehensive catalog of security and privacy controls for federal information systems. Also widely adopted by private-sector organizations seeking rigorous control frameworks.
NIST 800-171
Outlines security requirements for protecting controlled unclassified information (CUI) in non-federal systems. Required for organizations handling government data.
CMMC
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification is required for organizations in the defense industrial base. A prerequisite for eligibility on many Department of Defense contracts.
FedRAMP
Provides a standardized approach to security assessment and authorization for cloud products used by federal agencies.
Assurance & Industry Frameworks
SOC 2
Reports evaluate controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Frequently requested by enterprise customers during vendor evaluation.
PCI DSS
Establishes security requirements for organizations that store, process, or transmit payment card data. Mandatory for participation in payment card networks.
CIS Controls
A prioritized set of cybersecurity best practices. Organizations use them to establish foundational security measures and benchmark their programs.
HITRUST
A certifiable framework integrating multiple regulatory requirements into a single assessment. Widely adopted in healthcare and highly regulated industries.
TISAX
Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange — the standard for information security in the automotive industry. Required by many automotive manufacturers and their supply chain partners as a condition of engagement.
Regulatory & Privacy Frameworks
GDPR
Establishes comprehensive data protection requirements for organizations handling personal data of individuals in the EU. Requires structured privacy programs, documented accountability, and clear data subject rights.
HIPAA
Establishes requirements for the protection of health information in the United States. Covered entities must implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards.
CCPA / State Privacy Laws
The California Consumer Privacy Act and expanding U.S. state privacy laws give individuals rights over their personal data and impose structured obligations on businesses.
Beyond Checkbox Compliance
Frameworks are tools. Effective compliance requires structured oversight, accountability, and integration across leadership functions. JBW Group helps organizations build programs aligned to business objectives, proportionate to risk, and sustainable over time.
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