Audit and Compliance
Comprehensive audits across CSA Z246.1, OPR-99, CSA Z662, NIST, PIPA, POPA and Canadian/US security regulations—identifying gaps and building integrated compliance frameworks.
Key services
Canadian and US Information and Physical Security Experience
CSAZ246.1, OPR-99, NIST
Why choose us
Years of experience across energy sectors (O&G, Utilities)
Customized solutions
Introduction
Navigating the complex landscape of security regulations requires more than checking boxes—it demands a comprehensive understanding of how different standards interact and apply to your specific operations. Our audit and compliance services help organizations make sense of requirements across CSA Z246.1, OPR-99, CSA Z662, NIST frameworks, PIPA, POPA, and the full spectrum of information security, cybersecurity, and physical security regulations throughout Canada and the United States.
The Problem
Organizations operate under multiple overlapping regulatory frameworks, each with its own requirements, timelines, and enforcement mechanisms. Trying to maintain compliance across CSA standards, pipeline regulations, privacy legislation, and cybersecurity frameworks creates administrative burden and confusion about priorities.
Most compliance efforts become documentation exercises that satisfy auditors without improving actual security posture. Companies spend resources proving compliance rather than building effective protection, leading to programs that pass audits but fail when faced with real threats or incidents.
The fragmentation is particularly challenging for organizations operating across sectors or jurisdictions—energy companies managing both OPR-99 pipeline security and PIPA privacy requirements, or technology firms navigating NIST cybersecurity frameworks alongside Canadian privacy legislation. Without integrated compliance strategies, organizations either miss critical requirements or duplicate efforts across similar mandates.
The Solution
We conduct comprehensive audits that map your current state against all applicable regulatory requirements, identifying gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for integrated compliance approaches. Rather than treating each regulation as a separate obligation, we develop unified frameworks that satisfy multiple requirements simultaneously.
Our gap assessments go beyond identifying deficiencies—we provide prioritized remediation roadmaps that consider regulatory deadlines, risk exposure, and operational impact. You'll understand not just what needs to change, but why it matters and how to implement improvements without disrupting business operations.
We translate complex regulatory language into actionable requirements specific to your operations. Whether you're managing CSA Z246.1 security programs for critical infrastructure, demonstrating OPR-99 compliance for pipeline operations, implementing NIST cybersecurity frameworks, or ensuring privacy compliance under PIPA and POPA, we ensure you understand exactly what's required and how to achieve it efficiently.
Drawing from direct involvement in standards development and cross-industry implementation experience, we help you build compliance programs that work in the real world—meeting regulatory obligations while supporting operational excellence and business growth.
