The IT Buyer's Guide
for Regulated Industries
Choosing the wrong IT provider can cost you a compliance violation, a data breach, or both. This guide gives you the framework to evaluate providers and make the right choice for your business.
Inside the guide:
Compliance Evaluation Criteria
The specific questions to ask any IT provider about HIPAA, FTC Safeguards, SOC 2, CMMC, and other frameworks.
Security Capabilities Checklist
A comprehensive checklist to verify that your IT provider has the security tools and processes your industry requires.
Red Flags to Watch For
The warning signs that an IT provider doesn't understand regulated industries — before you sign a contract.
Cost & Value Framework
How to compare proposals fairly and understand the true cost of compliance-aware IT versus a generic provider.
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Not All IT Providers Understand Compliance
Generic IT providers can keep your email running. But if you're in a regulated industry, you need a partner who understands your compliance obligations from day one.
Built for Regulated Industries
This guide focuses specifically on healthcare, financial services, construction, education, and other compliance-driven sectors — not generic IT advice.
Actionable Checklists
Every section includes checklists you can use during vendor evaluations. Bring them to your next meeting with an IT provider.
Written by Practitioners
Created by the compliance and cybersecurity team at Katalism, who manage IT for regulated businesses every day.
Who It's For
Made for Decision-Makers in Regulated Industries
Whether you're evaluating IT providers for the first time or considering a switch, this guide gives you the right questions to ask and the red flags to avoid.
Healthcare Practices
Medical offices, dental practices, and clinics that must comply with HIPAA and protect patient data.
Financial Services Firms
Accounting firms, RIAs, broker-dealers, and tax preparers navigating FTC Safeguards, SEC, and FINRA.
Government Contractors
Construction firms, engineering companies, and defense contractors subject to CMMC and ITAR.
Education & Other
School districts, private schools, consultants, and any organization with compliance obligations.
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