Regulatory Compliance Services for AEC, Banking, and Energy

From critical infrastructure to private financial data to DOT-managed projects, firms in architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), banking, and energy face growing compliance pressure. Agencies and clients expect controls that align with frameworks like NIST, CIS, NERC, and evolving privacy laws.

At 5 Factor, we’ve helped organizations across these sectors implement controls that not only meet requirements—but actually strengthen operations and reduce risk. We don’t just check boxes. We build compliance into your day-to-day workflow.

Sector-Specific Compliance Support

AEC Firms & DOT Projects
AEC companies working with DOTs or large public agencies are now expected to meet controls modeled on NIST 800-53 and CIS frameworks.
We help you:

  • Implement secure file sharing and access controls
  • Establish and document policies that align with DOT expectations
  • Prepare for audits and submittals with the right technical and procedural safeguards

Banking & Financial Services
Banks and credit unions are under increasing scrutiny from regulators and insurers. Whether your security program maps to NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or FFIEC guidance, we help you:

  • Strengthen access management and encryption protocols
  • Align systems with risk-based cybersecurity frameworks
  • Document compliance for audits, vendors, and board reporting

Energy & Utilities (NERC-CIP)
Energy providers must comply with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards. 5 Factor helps you:

  • Inventory and segment critical systems
  • Apply physical and logical protections across OT/IT environments
  • Maintain audit documentation and readiness year-round

Compliance Without Chaos

We know compliance doesn’t exist in a vacuum—it has to work within the tools, constraints, and teams you already have. That’s why our process starts with understanding your environment and ends with a right-sized solution, not an off-the-shelf product.

Our services include:

  • Cybersecurity risk assessments
  • Control implementation and remediation
  • Policy and evidence documentation
  • Ongoing monitoring, reporting, and staff training

Ready to get aligned with NERC, NIST, CIS, or privacy requirements?
Let’s start with a conversation to see if we’re the right fit to support your environment.

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