Industries We Serve
Tailored governance solutions for regulated sectors where data integrity is non-negotiable.
K-12 Education
Safeguarding the Digital Classroom
Protecting student privacy while enabling innovation in instruction.
The Challenge: K-12 districts are rapidly adopting EdTech and AI tools to enhance learning. However, "Shadow AI" (unvetted tools used by teachers) and complex vendor agreements often expose districts to FERPA and COPPA violations. School Boards are increasingly asking: “Is our student data safe with these vendors?”
How Tailored Professionals Helps: We bridge the gap between curriculum goals and IT security. We validate that your learning platforms and third-party vendors meet federal privacy standards. We help Technology Directors and Superintendents build a "Safe Harbor" for innovation that protects students without blocking progress.
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EdTech Vetting: Assessing third-party apps for privacy compliance before purchase.
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FERPA Audit Readiness: Ensuring student records are protected across all systems.
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AI Policy Development: Creating clear guidelines for student and staff AI usage.
Higher Education
Securing Research & Institutional Trust
Balancing the open exchange of ideas with the rigorous protection of institutional data.
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The Challenge: Universities face a unique "Dual Mandate": maintain an open academic network for research while locking down financial (GLBA) and student (FERPA) data. With the rise of AI in research and grant-funded projects, the compliance burden on CIOs and Provosts has never been heavier.
How Tailored Professionals Helps: We bring operational rigor to the campus environment. We help institutions map data lineage across decentralized departments, ensuring that research grants are compliant and student data is secure. We help you answer to the Board of Trustees with defensible, audit-ready data.
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Common Use Cases:
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Research Data Security: Protecting intellectual property and grant-funded datasets.
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"Shadow IT" Inventory: Mapping decentralized software purchases across colleges.
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Grant Compliance: Aligning systems with federal funding requirements (NIST/CMMC).
Government & Defense
Mission-Critical Assurance
NIST-aligned governance for agencies and contractors who cannot afford to fail.
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The Challenge: For Federal agencies and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), compliance is the license to operate. The transition to NIST 800-53 Rev 5, CMMC 2.0, and strict FedRAMP authorization requirements means that documentation and "check-the-box" security are no longer sufficient. You need operational proof.
How Tailored Professionals Helps: We speak the language of the DoD. Leveraging past performance with the U.S. Navy, we help contractors and agencies build the "Single Source of Truth" governance models required to maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO). We prepare your environment for the auditor before they arrive.
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Common Use Cases:
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NIST 800-53 Gap Analysis: Pre-assessment for federal systems.
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CMMC Readiness: Preparing contractors for Level 2 assessments.
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FedRAMP Advisory: validating cloud security controls for authorization.
Corporate Enterprise
Enterprise Risk & Operational Resilience
Turning governance into a strategic advantage for complex organizations.
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The Challenge: Large enterprises managing global ERPs (Workday, SAP) face data fragmentation and access control bloat. "Identity Risk"—knowing exactly who has access to what—is a top audit finding. Inefficient governance slows down digital transformation and creates unnecessary friction.
How Tailored Professionals Helps: We apply the same rigor used in federal environments to the corporate sector. Drawing on experience with Tyson Foods and ServiceMaster, we architect Master Data Governance strategies that reduce risk, streamline audits, and ensure data integrity for decision-making.
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Common Use Cases:
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ERP Governance: Securing data flows for Workday, SAP, and ServiceNow.
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Vendor Risk Management: Automating the security review of the supply chain.
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M&A Due Diligence: Assessing the cyber risk of acquisition targets.
Healthcare & Health-Tech
Interoperability Without Compromise
Protecting patient data in an era of connected care and AI diagnostics.
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The Challenge: As healthcare providers adopt AI-driven diagnostics and cloud-based records, the perimeter of HIPAA compliance expands. The challenge is ensuring that interoperability (sharing data between systems) does not lead to unauthorized access or data leakage.
How Tailored Professionals Helps: We validate the security of the data flow. We stress-test your systems against HIPAA Security and Privacy rules, ensuring that AI implementations do not compromise Patient Health Information (PHI). We help you innovate in patient care while remaining defensible to regulators.
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Common Use Cases:
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HIPAA Security Rule Audits: Validating technical safeguards.
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Medical Device Security: Assessing risks in connected health devices.
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AI Bias Testing: Ensuring automated decision systems meet ethical standards.