Technology touches every part of a modern business. From employee data to financial records, every system must be properly secured. General IT compliance means making sure your technology and security settings meet legal, insurance, and industry standards to protect your company, employees, and customers.
These rules apply to nearly all industries and help keep your IT and operational systems safe, well-managed, documented, and ready for review. Below are some common general IT compliances.
CMMC: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
If your company directly or indirectly provides products or services for the U.S. Department of Defense, CMMC may apply to your organization. It sets clear expectations for cybersecurity and how IT systems manage access, documentation, and oversight.
CMMC focuses on:
- Supply chain integrity and security
- Tiered compliance levels depending on contract type
- Consistent IT processes and configurations
- Proper tracking of file access and vendor activity
Even if you’re not in defense, following CMMC principles can help strengthen your cybersecurity and improve audit readiness.
SOX: Sarbanes-Oxley Act
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) was created to prevent corporate fraud, but it also impacts IT teams. It dictates how financial data is stored, accessed, and logged.
To comply, companies need:
- Role-based access controls for financial systems
- Audit trails that show who made changes and when
- Oversight of both internal and outsourced IT providers
In short, SOX keeps your financial data accurate and your systems transparent.
SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules
The SEC Cybersecurity Rules require public companies to be open about cybersecurity risks and incidents. That means your organization must have documented plans for prevention, response, and board-level oversight.
Compliance includes:
- Being prepared for incidents before they happen
- Reporting major cybersecurity events clearly and promptly
- Maintaining strong governance and documented IT policies
These rules make cybersecurity a leadership responsibility, not just an IT issue.
State-Level Data Protection Laws
State laws are setting new expectations for how businesses handle and protect personal data.
For example:
- West Virginia requires notifying residents and the Attorney General after a data breach.
- Ohio offers legal protection to companies that follow cybersecurity frameworks like NIST or ISO 27001.
- Kentucky requires notice if unencrypted personal data is compromised, highlighting the importance of encryption and access control.
Even if your business operates locally, you may still need to comply with these data protection laws.
Why IT Compliance Matters
Compliance is more than checking boxes. It builds systems that are secure, traceable, and trusted. From how you store data in the cloud to how you monitor access logs; these rules define what responsible IT looks like.
At Netranom, we help businesses stay ahead of changing requirements like SOX and SEC cybersecurity rules while keeping technology simple and secure. Compliance should not slow your business down; it should make it stronger.
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