Law and accounting firms
Client confidentiality protected as AI drafting and research tools enter daily work, with clear policies on what can and can't be shared.
Industries
Built for the organizations that need it most
HCISS works with organizations that handle sensitive data under real regulatory obligations, but don't have a full security department. Here is how we help in each.
Healthcare & Dental
Protect patient data as AI enters the practice
Scribes, chatbots and imaging tools now touch protected health information. Most practices have no record of which tools are in use or what they can see.
The risk
PHI pasted into unapproved AI tools, vendors without business associate agreements, and access no one reviews.
How HCISS helps
An AI tool inventory, vendor checks, a written AI usage policy and monitoring of access and audit logs.
Frameworks
HIPAA Security Rule, NIST CSF 2.0, NIST AI RMF.
Start with
90-Day AI Adoption Readiness for smaller practices, or the Readiness Kit for multi-site groups.
Higher Education
Govern AI across campus without slowing research
Students, faculty and administrators adopt AI faster than IT can review it, and research data often carries federal obligations.
The risk
Student records in consumer AI tools, research data exposed through unvetted integrations, and inconsistent departmental policies.
How HCISS helps
Campus-wide AI inventory, policy alignment across departments, and continuous checks with AI-SAMA.
Frameworks
FERPA, GLBA Safeguards Rule, NIST SP 800-171 for controlled research data, NIST AI RMF.
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Government & Public Sector
Procurement-ready AI security for agencies and contractors
Agencies and their suppliers must show how AI is governed, and defense contractors must keep NIST SP 800-171 controls working every day.
The risk
AI tools adopted ahead of agency policy, contractor gaps that surface during assessment, and evidence scattered across teams.
How HCISS helps
Readiness assessments, verified remediation and continuous evidence, delivered by a team with federal experience.
Frameworks
NIST CSF 2.0, NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC 2.0 readiness, NIST AI RMF.
Start with
Our capability statement (UEI HSX1PSKT4UK6, CAGE 8NQK0).
Growing & Midsize Enterprises
Enterprise-grade security without enterprise headcount
Growing companies face enterprise customers' security questionnaires long before they can afford a security team.
The risk
Deals stalled by security questionnaires, AI tools adopted team by team, and no one accountable for security full-time.
How HCISS helps
AI-SAMA workflows plus HCISS analysts for monitoring, escalations and the evidence your customers ask for.
Frameworks
ISO/IEC 27001 and 27017, NIST CSF 2.0, Zero Trust.
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We also serve
Other regulated sectors
Advisers, lenders and fintech
Continuous controls and reporting that support obligations such as NYDFS Part 500 and the GLBA Safeguards Rule.
Why Organizations Trust HCISS
Not a startup guessing at security. A team that has already done this in the industries that can least afford to get it wrong.
30+ years in regulated industries
Finance, healthcare, telecom and energy, including the Federal Reserve.
Built on recognized frameworks
NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27017, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 23894 and GDPR.
AI research leadership
Led by an academic Data Science and AI research director.
Federal-ready
UEI, CAGE code and a NAICS-coded capability statement.
FAQ
Industry questions
Does HCISS work with small healthcare and dental practices?
Yes. The 90-Day AI Adoption Readiness engagement is built for practices with 10–200 people and no dedicated IT or security team.
Can HCISS help defense contractors prepare for CMMC?
Yes. We map your environment to NIST SP 800-171, help close gaps and keep evidence current ahead of your assessment by an authorized third-party assessor.
Don't see your industry?
If your organization handles sensitive data and is adopting AI, we can likely help. Book a discovery call and tell us about your environment.
Ready to See Where You Stand?
Book a free discovery call, or start with the AI Security Readiness self-assessment. Either way, you'll leave with a clear picture of your exposure, not a sales pitch.