Most small and mid-sized businesses we talk to didn’t wake up one morning thinking,
“We need a compliance program.”

But here’s what happens:
You apply for cyber insurance.
You start working with a larger client.
You process sensitive data.
Or you’re in a regulated field like legal, healthcare, or accounting.

And suddenly — you’re being asked to prove how you protect your data.

That’s where Compliance-as-a-Service (CaaS) comes in.

✅ What Is Compliance-as-a-Service?

Think of it like a managed program that helps you meet — and maintain — the security and documentation standards your business is now expected to follow.

It’s not just a scan or a spreadsheet.
It’s ongoing guidance, tracking, and support built for real-world, growing SMBs.

📈 Why Demand Is Rising

We’re seeing more and more firms come to us because of pressure from:

• 🔐 Cyber insurance carriers — asking detailed security questions before they’ll underwrite a policy

• 🧾 Regulatory bodies — HIPAA, IRS 4557, CMMC — and even some client contracts — are tightening up

• 💼 Vendors and clients — sending security questionnaires that go well beyond basic IT

The short version:
“Good enough” security isn’t good enough anymore.
And everyone’s asking for proof.

📦 What CaaS Looks Like for SMBs

At Big Water Technologies, our Compliance-as-a-Service approach is tailored, not templated.

We help firms:

• ✅ Map out what standards apply to you (even if nothing’s “formally” required yet)

• ✅ Implement key safeguards (based on frameworks like CIS Controls v8.1)

• ✅ Maintain compliance over time — not just once a year

• ✅ Generate and maintain the documentation, reports, and logs that regulators and insurers want to see

• ✅ Train your team to avoid the simple mistakes that lead to fines or breaches

🏛 Real-World Examples

Here’s what CaaS can help cover:

• HIPAA – For medical offices or firms handling PHI

• IRS 4557 – For tax professionals handling client financial data

• CMMC – For contractors or subcontractors working with federal agencies

• PCI Compliance – For any business that processes or stores credit card data

Even if you’re not “officially” regulated yet, these frameworks are quickly becoming the new normal — for insurance eligibility, vendor contracts, and risk reduction.

📄 BONUS: Free Compliance Checklist for SMBs

We’ve put together a simple, actionable checklist to help you assess where you stand — and where to start.
Grab your copy here:

👉 Download: SMB Compliance Checklist

Final Thought

If you’re feeling the squeeze from new requirements — or just want to get ahead of what’s coming — Compliance-as-a-Service can help you stay protected, prepared, and focused on your work.

📩 Want to talk through what compliance would look like for your firm?
Let’s chat. No pressure — just straight answers.