PROTECT · Compliance Studio

Get Compliant Win Contracts Sleep at Night

Two tracks. One partner. Compliance for regulated businesses under audit pressure (CMMC, NERC CIP, HIPAA, SOC 2, GLBA, ITAR). Security for every business that doesn't want to be breached (SSL, backups, password management, endpoint, network). Chicago-based, US operations, 31+ years.

Chicago-based since 1995 US operations · US persons Independent · 31+ years
CMMC 2.0 NIST 800-171 NERC CIP HIPAA SOC 2 GLBA ITAR / EAR PCI-DSS WISP SSL / TLS MFA / SSO Backups & DR Endpoint / EDR Network Hardening
⚜ Two Paths · One Partner

Which one applies to you?

PROTECT covers two related but distinct needs. Most clients need both eventually — but you can start with whichever one is hurting more right now.

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Path 1 · For Regulated Business
Compliance
"My clients or the government require it."

Preparing for CMMC audits, NERC CIP supplier questionnaires, HIPAA compliance, SOC 2 certification, or GLBA/WISP mandates. Framework-specific documentation, audit-partner coordination, capability statements, and compliance-ready websites.

CMMC · NIST 800-171 · NERC CIP · HIPAA · SOC 2
GLBA · ITAR · WISP · PCI-DSS · StateRAMP
Explore Compliance Track →
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Path 2 · For Every Business
Security
"I don't want to get hacked or lose data."

Baseline cybersecurity that every business needs regardless of regulation — SSL certificates, automated backups, password management, endpoint protection, network hardening, MFA, and security awareness training. Prevention-first, monthly retainer model.

SSL · Backups · Password Mgmt · Endpoint
Network · VPN · MFA · Training · Security Audit
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🏆️ COMPLIANCE · Featured Frameworks

Three frameworks. Three markets. One partner.

Start with the frameworks Chicago-area businesses need most — defense manufacturing (CMMC), utility supply chain (NERC CIP), and enterprise B2B services (SOC 2). Every framework comes with a website compliance layer, documentation trail, and coordinated audit-partner path.

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Framework · DoD
CMMC 2.0
Your DoD contracts won't wait.

The Department of Defense is enforcing CMMC on all contractors and their supply chain. Level 1 (self-assessment) or Level 2 (third-party audit) — you need one, and you need it soon. We prepare the website, documentation, and audit path.

  • Website OPSEC audit (find what shouldn't be public)
  • Capability Statement + NAICS + CAGE display
  • Government contracting landing section
  • Coordinated referral to C3PAO for formal audit
Learn about CMMC readiness →
Framework · Utilities
NERC CIP
Your utility clients will audit you.

If you supply parts, software, or services to power generation or transmission — NERC CIP-013 supply-chain rules apply. Utilities now vet suppliers before they buy. Be ready before they ask instead of scrambling when the questionnaire arrives.

  • Supplier questionnaire response framework
  • Cybersecurity posture page for utility clients
  • Documentation aligned to CIP-013 flow-downs
  • Vendor risk trust package
Learn about NERC CIP prep →
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Framework · B2B / SaaS
SOC 2
Enterprise buyers demand SOC 2.

Selling software or services to mid-market and enterprise? SOC 2 Type I or Type II is now a purchase requirement. Your website, trust posture, and documentation determine whether procurement even reads your proposal.

  • Trust Services Criteria alignment website
  • Security posture page + policy library
  • Sub-processor and vendor disclosure pages
  • Coordinated referral to AICPA-licensed auditor
Learn about SOC 2 support →

Also covered: HIPAA · GLBA · ITAR / EAR · NIST 800-171 · PCI-DSS · WISP (tax preparers) · CJIS · StateRAMP

🛡️ SECURITY · Featured Services

Three defenses. Every business. Immediate impact.

If you're not regulated, you still need these three. SSL keeps your website trusted. Backups keep your business alive after ransomware. Password management stops 80% of real-world breaches at the door.

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Security · Trust Layer
SSL / TLS Certificates
Every browser now warns visitors without SSL.

Installation, renewal, and monitoring of SSL / TLS certificates for your website, apps, and APIs. Free Let's Encrypt for smaller sites, paid EV / wildcard certs for enterprise. Grade-A configuration, HSTS headers, mixed-content cleanup.

  • Let's Encrypt setup + auto-renewal
  • Paid EV / wildcard / multi-domain
  • SSL Labs A+ configuration
  • Monitoring & expiration alerts
See SSL services →
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Security · Business Continuity
Backups & Recovery
Ransomware is not "if" — it's "when."

Daily automated website backups + off-site cloud storage + server/data backups + tested restore procedures. If ransomware hits or your server dies, you're back online in hours instead of days. Website + email + cloud data + servers.

  • Daily automated website backups
  • Off-site cloud storage (Backblaze/Wasabi/S3)
  • Server & data backups (physical + cloud)
  • Monthly restore tests + retention policy
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Security · Identity
Password & Access
80% of breaches start with a stolen password.

Team-wide password management (1Password Business or Bitwarden Enterprise), MFA rollout, hardware keys for high-value users (YubiKey), and shared-vault policies. Onboard employees safely, off-board without leaving accounts orphaned.

  • 1Password / Bitwarden team rollout
  • MFA on email + critical apps
  • YubiKey / hardware keys for admins
  • Shared vaults + off-boarding SOP
See Password & Access →

Also covered: Endpoint Security · Network & Router · VPN & Remote Access · Security Audit · Security Awareness Training · Vulnerability Scanning

⚜ Free · No Commitment · 15 Minutes

Not sure where you stand?
Take the Compliance Readiness Assessment.

Answer 30 questions about your business, your clients, and your current setup. Get a personalized report with your readiness score, the frameworks likely to apply, and the top 3-5 actions to take next. Delivered as a PDF within minutes.

No sales pitch — real data Instant PDF report No spam, no follow-up unless you ask
⚜ Start Your Assessment →
⚜ How We Help

Assess. Prepare. Sustain.

Compliance work happens in three phases. Each phase has clear deliverables, fixed pricing, and a defined timeline. No open-ended hourly consulting.

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ASSESS

Free readiness assessment + gap analysis. Identify which frameworks apply, which are urgent, and what you already have in place. Delivered as a PDF report with prioritized actions and pricing.

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PREPARE

Capability statement, compliance landing page, OPSEC website audit, trust posture page, documentation coordination. Fixed-price packages, delivered in 4-12 weeks. Referral partners engaged for formal audits and specialized cloud work.

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SUSTAIN

Compliance-ready hosting, monthly health reports, quarterly reviews, LinkedIn BD content, gov-contracting SEO. Recurring monthly retainer. Framework updates flagged before they cause emergencies.

⚜ Services

What we build and manage.

Each service is a fixed-price deliverable with a defined outcome. Pick individual items or bundle into a package.

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Erase — Data Broker Removal

Managed removal of personal data from Spokeo, Whitepages, BeenVerified & 100+ people-search sites. Free case review, per-case quote. Executive protection tiers for firm leadership.

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Capability Statement

The 1-2 page PDF every government contractor needs. NAICS, CAGE, past performance, differentiators.

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OPSEC Website Audit

Find what shouldn't be public on your site — employee lists, client mentions, technology hints, machinery photos.

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Government Contracting Pages

Dedicated section of your website for gov procurement — how-to-buy, certifications, contract vehicles, DPAS statement.

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Compliance-Ready Hosting

US-only, encrypted at rest, MFA, tested backups, audit logs, monthly compliance report. Rebranded and documented.

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CMMC Prep Package

Website + documentation + audit-path coordination for DoD contractors. Level 1 or Level 2.

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HIPAA-Ready Websites

For healthcare providers and business associates. Privacy notice, BAA framework, secure patient portals.

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SOC 2 Support

Trust posture page, sub-processor disclosures, security policies, coordination with AICPA-licensed auditors.

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NERC CIP Supply Chain Prep

For manufacturers and vendors supplying utilities. CIP-013 questionnaire response, cybersecurity posture, documentation.

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SSL Certificates & Monitoring

Installation, renewal, and A+ configuration for your website, apps, and APIs. Free Let's Encrypt or paid EV/wildcard.

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Password Management

1Password Business or Bitwarden rollout for your team. MFA, shared vaults, off-boarding SOP, hardware keys for admins.

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Backups & Recovery

Daily automated website + server backups, off-site cloud storage (Backblaze/Wasabi/S3), tested restore procedures.

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Endpoint Security

PC / Mac / mobile protection. Managed EDR (Bitdefender, Malwarebytes, Defender), rollout & monitoring for your whole team.

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Network & Router Security

Wi-Fi hardening, firewall configuration, VLAN segmentation, guest networks. Ubiquiti UniFi, pfSense, Meraki setup.

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Website Security Audit

SSL grade, security headers, mixed-content, malware scan, WAF status, vulnerable-plugin check. Fixed-price deliverable.

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Security Awareness Training

Annual security training for your team. Phishing simulations, password hygiene, data handling. KnowBe4 / Curricula.

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⚜ Why Media Express

Digital-first. Chicago-based. 31+ years.

We're not consultants writing reports for you to implement. We are the operators — we build the website, produce the documentation, coordinate the audit partners, and deliver visible results each month.

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We do the work — not just plan it.

Consultants tell you what to do. We deliver the compliance-ready website, the capability statement, the trust posture page, and the documentation. You get artifacts, not advice.

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One point of contact.

Website, IT, hosting, documentation, coordinated referrals to formal audit partners — all through one team. No juggling five vendors who don't talk to each other.

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Chicago-based, US operations.

US-based team, US-based hosting, US-based data. Meaningful for CMMC, NERC CIP, ITAR — where "US persons only" is not a preference but a requirement.

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Priced for small and mid-size businesses.

Enterprise consulting firms quote seven figures for CMMC prep. We deliver the same visible results in phases, with fixed pricing at each step. Reasonable for a small manufacturer, doable for a mid-size shop.

Ready to see where you stand?

Take the free Compliance Readiness Assessment. 30 questions, 15 minutes, instant PDF report. No sales pitch, no spam.

Media Express LLC · Chicago IL · Est. 1995 · Independent · 31+ years
Media Express LLC provides compliance readiness and preparation services — including compliance-ready websites, capability statement design, OPSEC audits, security posture pages, and coordination with formal audit partners. Media Express is not a C3PAO, AICPA-licensed CPA firm, or Cyber-AB accredited assessor. Formal certification audits are conducted by independent third-party assessment organizations.