KinoShield

Compliance Expertise

Frameworks We Master.

Compliance isn't a checkbox — it's a competitive advantage. KinoShield has guided startups through the most demanding frameworks in the industry, with zero audit failures.

SOC 2HITRUSTNISTPCI DSSGDPR
SOC 2

The gold standard for SaaS trust.

Service Organization Control 2

SOC 2 is the most widely required compliance framework for B2B SaaS companies. It demonstrates to enterprise customers that your security controls are real, tested, and audited. KinoShield guides you from readiness assessment through Type II certification.

Typically 3–6 months to Type II readiness

What We Deliver

  • Gap assessment against all five Trust Services Criteria
  • Control design and implementation across security, availability, and confidentiality
  • Evidence collection and audit preparation
  • Auditor liaison and Type I / Type II support
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HITRUST

Healthcare data security, done right.

Health Information Trust Alliance

HITRUST CSF is the definitive framework for organizations handling protected health information. It's required by major health systems and payers, and it's one of the most rigorous certifications in any industry. We've done it before — many times.

Typically 6–12 months to validated certification

What We Deliver

  • HITRUST CSF scoping and readiness assessment
  • Control implementation across all 19 HITRUST domains
  • MyCSF platform management and evidence submission
  • Validated assessment support and corrective action plans
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NIST

The federal standard. Built for everyone.

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework provides a structured approach to managing cybersecurity risk across five core functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. It's the foundation for most enterprise security programs and a prerequisite for government contracts.

Initial assessment in 4–6 weeks; ongoing program

What We Deliver

  • Current state assessment against NIST CSF tiers
  • Target profile definition and gap analysis
  • Prioritized implementation roadmap
  • Ongoing program management and maturity improvement
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PCI DSS

Handle payments. Handle them securely.

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard

PCI DSS is mandatory for any organization that stores, processes, or transmits cardholder data. Non-compliance means fines, increased transaction fees, and potential loss of payment processing privileges. KinoShield makes PCI DSS manageable — even for lean engineering teams.

SAQ completion in 4–8 weeks; ROC in 3–6 months

What We Deliver

  • Cardholder data environment (CDE) scoping and network segmentation
  • SAQ completion and QSA coordination
  • Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing (ASV/pen test)
  • Ongoing compliance monitoring and annual assessment support
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GDPR

EU data privacy. Global reach.

General Data Protection Regulation

GDPR applies to any organization that processes personal data of EU residents — regardless of where you're based. With fines up to 4% of global annual revenue, the stakes are high. KinoShield helps you build a privacy program that's both compliant and operationally sustainable.

Initial program in 6–10 weeks; ongoing DPO support available

What We Deliver

  • Data mapping and Records of Processing Activities (RoPA)
  • Privacy by design implementation and DPIA support
  • Data subject rights workflows and consent management
  • Breach notification procedures and DPA liaison support
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Which Framework Do You Need?

Many startups need more than one. We'll help you sequence them efficiently — so you're not paying for redundant work.