William DePalma

William DePalma

William DePalma is a founding member of Compass IT Compliance, LLC. Prior to founding Compass IT Compliance, William spent eight successful years as Manager of Sales for the Lighthouse IT Compliance Group. In this role, William was instrumental in driving year over year revenue gains and positioning Lighthouse IT Compliance Group as one of the premier IT security consulting firms in the northeast. At Compass IT Compliance, William is responsible for driving strategic revenue growth while overseeing national sales and marketing efforts. Under his direction, Compass IT Compliance has consistently experienced double-digit year over year sales growth while ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction to the growing list of clients. William brings real-world knowledge of customer challenges with over 17 years of sales and customer support experience having previously worked for Lighthouse Computer Services, Sullivan and Cogliano, and Cabletron. William holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from University of New Hampshire and is a retired reservist in the United States Coast Guard with 21 years of successful service.

Posts by William DePalma

Data: The Secret Sauce to Surviving Business Disasters

Data Center

More than money, information is the lifeblood of any organization. From customer records to financial reports, the data your business generates and stores is integral to its day-to-day operations. However, many companies overlook a critical aspect of managing this valuable resource: u …

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How Long Is A SOC 2 Certification Good For?

SOC 2 Audit Calendar

SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) reports provide service organizations with a way to demonstrate their commitment to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. These reports provide assurance to clients and stakeholders that the service organ …

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HITRUST Certification vs. SOC 2: A Simple Comparison

Hospital Worker on Computer

As organizations prioritize data security and privacy, they often seek out certifications and audits that demonstrate their methodology to protect sensitive information. Two frameworks in this context are HITRUST Certification (Health Information Trust Alliance) and SOC 2 (Service Org …

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Human Risk Management (HRM) Defined: What You Need to Know

Human Risk Management

Human risk management (HRM) is crucial for any organization aiming to minimize potential risks stemming from human behavior and decisions. It addresses employee errors, ethical lapses, and poor management practices, which can significantly impact an organization's operations and reput …

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How to Identify Phishing & Online Security Breach Attempts

Phishing Attempts

In today's digital era, cybercrime is escalating at an alarming rate. Numerous studies indicate a continued upward trend in these incidents. Alarmingly, millions fall victim annually, often unaware of the breach.

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The SEC Cybersecurity Rules Are Now Effective – What You Need to Know

Stock Market

During the final week of July 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unveiled new regulations focused on the reporting of cybersecurity events. This development coincides with a period marked by unprecedented levels of cyberattacks and their associated financial reper …

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