A mature compliance program reduces audit pain and becomes part of operations.
Governance: Executive sponsor, clear roles, regular reporting.
Framework mapping: Identify applicable regulations. Map controls across frameworks. One control can satisfy multiple requirements.
Documentation: Written policies reviewed annually. Employee acknowledgment.
Training: General awareness for all. Role-specific for technical teams.
Monitoring: Dashboards, management reviews, improvement metrics.
Mature programs treat compliance as a byproduct of good security.