Compliance for Small & Medium Businesses
Technology Compliance Is Hard.
But the Consequences are Expensive.
Get (and stay) provably compliant with the HIPAA Security Rule, FTC Safeguards Rule, or PCI-DSS with an IT provider that truly understands them.
Did You Know:
The average fine for HIPAA noncompliance is nearly $900k?
The Problem
Audits, cyber insurance applications, and security questionnaires are asking for things you don't have documented.
You're quietly worried you're one incident away from a problem you can't undo — and unsure whether your current IT setup would even hold up under scrutiny.
Technology Compliance just
shouldn't be this hard.
That's why we work to make it easier.
The Solution
Laramie works with businesses in Healthcare and Professional Services to meet your technology compliance requirements, strengthen your cybersecurity, and know exactly where your organization stands.
The Plan
Assess: We learn about what your business has in place and what it needs to become provably compliant with applicable standards.
Deploy: We deploy the right controls to protect your business and meet the standards in the most cost-effective manner.
Prove: We maintain the records and evidence you need to make it through an audit of your technology compliance program.
The Right Partner
to Get and Stay Compliant
Healthcare
HIPAA Security Rule
Technology compliance for Covered Entities and Business Associates
Main Core Elements:
Named HIPAA Security Officer
Current Security Risk Analysis
Cybersecurity & Physical Controls
Staff Training (Initial & Ongoing)
Policies, Procedures, and Disaster Plans
Retained Documentation
Regular Monitoring & Self-Audits
And More...
About the HIPAA Security Rule
HIPAA sets the federal standard for protecting patient health information, and it applies to far more than hospitals — medical and dental practices, chiropractors, billing companies, and even the IT vendors that support them can all be subject to HIPAA.
Compliance isn't a one-time certification; it's an ongoing program of documented safeguards, training, and accountability. The rule assumes a level of in-house security expertise that most small practices simply don't have on staff, which is exactly why a named, accountable point person is non-negotiable. A practice that hasn't reviewed its HIPAA posture recently is often carrying more exposure than it realizes.
A single missing element (such as an SRA or training program) could lead to multiple violations. With an average fine of nearly $900k, noncompliance is a risk too large for any small or mid-size practice to take.
Reach out today for a conversation about where your practice is and what it would take to become provably compliant.
Professional Services
FTC Safeguards Rule
Technology compliance for Tax, Accounting, and Legal
Main Core Elements:
Designated Qualified Individual
Current Written Risk Assessment
Access Controls & Data Inventory
Encryption of Customer Data
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Annual Penetration Testing & Semi-Annual Vulnerability Scans
Written Incident Response Plan & Service-Provider Oversight
And more...
About the FTC Safeguards Rule
The FTC Safeguards Rule implements the security provisions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act for "financial institutions" — a category far broader than banks, covering auto dealers, mortgage brokers, tax preparers, accountants, and other SMBs that extend credit or handle customer financial data.
Since its 2023 update, the rule is prescriptive rather than vague: it names specific controls (a Qualified Individual, encryption, multi-factor authentication) rather than leaving compliance to interpretation.
There's no small-business exemption from the core program, even though some administrative provisions relax for firms holding data on fewer than 5,000 consumers.
Many SMB owners in these categories don't realize they're covered until an audit, an insurance renewal, or a lender relationship forces the question.
FTC civil penalty authority currently runs to roughly $50,000 per violation per day it continues — and because violations can be counted per system, per day, an unresolved control gap compounds fast, on top of the risk of a consent order that can shadow a business for years.
Retail & Others
PCI-DSS
Technology compliance for Businesses accepting Credit and Debit Cards
Main Core Elements:
Secure Network & Firewall Configuration
Encryption of Cardholder Data
Encrypted transmission of cardholder data across networks
Vulnerability Management
Regular Security Updates & Patches
Strong Access Control Measures
Regular Monitoring & Testing of networks
Formal Information Security Policy
About PCI-DSS
Any SMB that accepts, stores, or transmits credit card data is on the hook, regardless of size, which is why even a small retail shop or service business can find itself facing non-compliance fees.
Unlike HIPAA or the Safeguards Rule, PCI-DSS non-compliance often shows up quietly first — as a monthly fee added by your processor — before escalating sharply if a breach occurs. Version 4.0.1 is now the operative standard, and businesses still working against the older 3.2.1 requirements are already out of date.
Non-compliance fees from processors and acquiring banks typically run $5,000–$100,000 per month depending on severity, and if a breach occurs while non-compliant, the business — not the card brand — is typically liable for card reissuance, fraud losses, and forensic investigation costs on top of the fines.
The true worst-case scenario is being banned from accepting cards altogether until the noncompliance is resolved.
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Who We Serve
We help growing businesses across many industries, with deep experience in Healthcare, Professional Services, Construction, and Trades.
Most importantly, we work with business owners who:
Care Deeply About The Work They're Doing
Understand Technology Is A Strategic Investment
See Their Vendors As Partners
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We’ll Make Technology One Less Thing You Have to Worry About
If you’ve made it this far, you must be at least curious about how working with us might look like.
We’ve helped dozens of businesses improve their output, security, and overall confidence in tech… and we’d be glad to help you do the same.
With that in mind, we’re offering a Free 12-Point Cybersecurity Health Checkup where we’ll look at your current setup, highlight any risks or inefficiencies, and answer your questions honestly.
You will receive an easy-to-read report with any recommendations we might have.
You can choose to implement these yourself, send them to your current IT people, or talk to us about how we could help better secure your business.
Don’t worry, there won’t be any pitch at the end of the call. We just want to help. You’re also free to ask anything, and we’ll give you real transparent answers.