What are Regulatory Frameworks?
Regulatory frameworks are legally mandated requirements. Unlike voluntary standards (like ISO 27001), non-compliance carries direct consequences: fines, operational restrictions, personal liability for directors, and loss of market access.
3FACTOR builds compliance programs that satisfy regulators while integrating seamlessly with your existing security controls.
EU Operations
Operating in or selling to EU-regulated markets.
Data Privacy
Accountability beyond a standard cookie banner.
US Healthcare
Assurance for serving US healthcare clients.
US Defense
Requirements for the US defense supply chain.
UK Digital Services
Preparation for upcoming UK digital legislation.
Multi-Framework
Build once and map controls across all frameworks.
Regulatory compliance isn't about checking boxes for an auditor you chose. It's about satisfying a regulator who chose you. The stakes, timelines, and consequences are fundamentally different.
Marcus Atkins, Director of Compliance Services
The 3FACTOR Approach
- Regulatory compliance demands precision: regulators don't give you a second chance at a first impression.
- At 3FACTOR, we apply the same structured, evidence-first methodology across every regulatory engagement, ensuring predictable delivery with minimal disruption to your operations.
- Take a look at our 5-stage regulatory compliance process.
The 5-Stage Regulatory Compliance Process
Regulatory Scoping & Classification
Determine which regulations apply, confirm entity classification, and define the compliance boundary.
- Identify applicable regulations based on sector, geography, and data types
- Confirm entity classification (e.g., NIS2 essential vs. important, CMMC Level 1 vs. 2)
- Define the compliance scope boundary and in-scope systems/processes
- Map regulatory requirements to existing controls from ISO 27001, SOC 2, or PCI DSS
Determine which regulations apply, confirm entity classification, and define the compliance boundary.
- Identify applicable regulations based on sector, geography, and data types
- Confirm entity classification (e.g., NIS2 essential vs. important, CMMC Level 1 vs. 2)
- Define the compliance scope boundary and in-scope systems/processes
- Map regulatory requirements to existing controls from ISO 27001, SOC 2, or PCI DSS
What We Deliver
The 3FACTOR delivery process is engineered to be as smooth as possible, specifically for highly time-constrained and challenging environments. We cover seven core regulatory frameworks, each tailored to your sector and geography.
Network and Information Security Directive 2
NIS2 Compliance Program
EU-wide cybersecurity obligations for essential and important entities, with board-level personal liability and fines up to 10M EUR or 2% of global turnover.
- Entity classification under Article 3
- Gap assessment against Article 21 risk management measures
- Board liability briefing: Article 20
- Incident reporting readiness: 24-hour initial notification, 72-hour full report
- Supply chain risk assessment per Article 21(2)(d)
- Integration with existing ISO 27001 ISMS controls
Network and Information Security Directive 2
EU-wide cybersecurity obligations for essential and important entities, with board-level personal liability and fines up to 10M EUR or 2% of global turnover.
- Entity classification under Article 3
- Gap assessment against Article 21 risk management measures
- Board liability briefing: Article 20
- Incident reporting readiness: 24-hour initial notification, 72-hour full report
- Supply chain risk assessment per Article 21(2)(d)
- Integration with existing ISO 27001 ISMS controls
Why organizations choose 3FACTOR
~3–9 Months
Typical delivery timeline depending on framework and complexity
Senior-Led
Delivered by principals, not juniors. No bait-and-switch
Fixed-Price
Clear scope boundaries that protect your budget
Build Once, Reuse
Controls map across NIS2, DORA, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, CMMC and more
How we help you avoid common regulatory pitfalls
Our tried and tested approach ensures your compliance journey stays on track.
Common failure modes
You don't know which regulations actually apply
Teams waste months preparing for the wrong requirements.
Compliance is treated as a one-off project
Regulations require ongoing obligations.
Every new regulation starts from scratch
Organizations rebuild controls for each regulation.
Board and leadership aren't engaged
NIS2, DORA, HIPAA, and the UK CSR Bill all impose obligations on senior management.
How we solve it
Regulatory scoping and classification in week one
We determine exactly which regulations apply before any work begins.
Ongoing compliance built into BAU from the start
Controls and evidence workflows designed for continuous operation, not one-off projects.
Integrated control framework: build once, satisfy many
Map controls once across NIS2, DORA, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, CMMC and more.
Board-ready governance and personal liability briefings
Senior leadership understand their obligations and accountability from day one.
Our integrated control framework lets you build once and reuse across these frameworks, with no duplicated effort.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What Sets Us Apart
Operator Mindset
We've sat in the CISO seat. Our recommendations come from hands-on experience building security programs, not theoretical frameworks.
Certification as Revenue Enabler
We treat compliance as a business accelerator, not a cost center. Every engagement is scoped to unblock deals and open markets.
Regulatory Breadth
SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIS2, DORA, GDPR, HIPAA, CMMC, ISO 42001: one team, full coverage, no handoffs.