Bell Tower Resources

Guides, templates, and frameworks to help you navigate compliance, security, and infrastructure challenges.

Compliance Guides

Navigate regulatory requirements with practical guidance for financial services and healthcare organizations.

GDPR Compliance & Article 28 Security Measures

GDPR Article 28 security measures and data protection compliance consulting for controllers, processors, and organizations navigating EU data protection requirements.

FINRA & SEC Technology Compliance

FINRA and SEC cybersecurity compliance consulting for broker-dealers, investment advisers, and alternative investment firms navigating Rule 30, Regulation S-P, and SEC cybersecurity rules.

HIPAA Security & Privacy Compliance

HIPAA Security Rule and Privacy Rule compliance consulting, risk assessment, and audit preparation for healthcare organizations, life sciences, and business associates.

Cybersecurity Frameworks

Understand and implement industry-standard security frameworks tailored to your organization's needs.

CIS Critical Security Controls Implementation

CIS Controls consulting services for Implementation Groups 1-3. We deliver prioritized control roadmaps, evidence libraries, and audit-ready documentation for CIS Critical Security Controls compliance.

ISO 27001 Compliance & Audit Readiness

ISO 27001 implementation, Statement of Applicability development, and audit-ready evidence libraries for organizations pursuing information security management certification.

NIST Cybersecurity Framework Alignment

NIST CSF consulting and implementation services. We map controls to NIST CSF functions, produce audit-ready evidence, and demonstrate compliance to auditors and regulators.

SOC 2 Compliance Consulting & Trust Services Criteria Implementation

SOC 2 compliance consulting, Trust Services Criteria mapping, and audit-ready evidence libraries for Type I and Type II attestation. We build evidence packages that auditors accept.

Templates & Tools

Practical templates and checklists to streamline your compliance and security operations.

ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Examples

Practical Statement of Applicability examples, SoA rationale templates, and inclusion exclusion criteria for ISO 27001 certification audits.

NIST CSF Control Mapping Template

Free NIST CSF control mapping template and worksheet. Map your existing security controls to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and identify gaps quickly.

Regulatory Compliance Crosswalk: NIST CSF to HIPAA, FINRA/SEC & GDPR Mapping

Practical reference showing how NIST Cybersecurity Framework maps to HIPAA Security Rule, FINRA/SEC requirements, and GDPR Article 32 for unified compliance.

BCDR Tabletop AAR Template

Use this after-action report template for BCDR tabletop exercises to document lessons learned, remediation plans, and audit-ready evidence.

Platform Security Clarifications — Examples

Sample clarifications for Meta, Microsoft SSPA, and Google Workspace security reviews. Tight, evidence-based responses that reviewers accept.

SOC 2 Evidence Library Template

Organize SOC 2 evidence by Trust Services Criteria with ownership, refresh cadences, and bridge letters for auditors. Includes a downloadable template for continuous compliance.

Microsoft SSPA Reassessment Guide

Navigate Microsoft SSPA reassessment with this guide covering common failure points, preparation steps, evidence requirements, and the review process timeline.

Vendor Review Evidence Checklist

Map Meta, Microsoft SSPA, and Google Workspace security review requirements to SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls with this evidence checklist.

Our Services

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