Keeping your business protected shouldn’t require a law degree, a binder full of policies, or a compliance department. Most small businesses simply want to know:
That’s where we come in.
At LDD Consulting, we help Albuquerque organizations understand what compliance really means — in plain English — and put practical steps in place to reduce risk, protect sensitive data, and stay ahead of insurance and regulatory requirements. No scare tactics. No jargon. Just clear guidance and support from a team that knows local businesses and the realities you face.
We work with a wide range of organizations in the Albuquerque metro area and surrounding communities.
Most healthcare practices already do their best to protect patient data, but HIPAA adds layers of required safeguards. We help you understand what those safeguards look like in everyday operations — from secure communication and access controls to the written policies you’re expected to maintain.
Schools handle some of the most sensitive information there is. We support charter schools, private schools, and education-focused organizations in protecting student records, securing staff devices, and setting up safe access for remote learning.
Law firms and financial services organizations carry heavy confidentiality obligations. Many also process credit card payments, which brings PCI DSS requirements into the picture. We make those requirements manageable and help you reduce liability.
If you run a card through a terminal — or even use Stripe, Square, or an online checkout — you have PCI responsibilities. A lot of owners don’t realize that. We walk you through what applies to your setup and how to secure your payment environment.
Local nonprofits often handle donor information, volunteer data, grant documentation, and staff records. You still need proper safeguards, even if you’re not technically regulated.
Even if your industry doesn’t fall under HIPAA, FERPA, or PCI DSS, you’re still expected to follow basic data protection standards — especially for cyber insurance.
In practice, compliance is simply the rules for how you protect your clients’ sensitive information.
Some expectations come from federal regulations. Others come from your cyber insurance provider. Some come from the vendors you work with.
But at the root, it’s about reducing the risk of:
Our job is to help you understand what applies to your business and what steps actually make a difference. Many of these requirements overlap directly with the security safeguards we deliver every day through our Cybersecurity Services.
Note: This checklist is designed for general compliance and risk awareness. HIPAA and CMMC compliance have additional, higher requirements.
Here’s how we help organizations create clear, practical, and sustainable compliance programs.
Most businesses are surprised when they learn how many small gaps exist simply because no one has taken a step back to look at the full picture.
A risk assessment evaluates:
You get a clear, prioritized plan — not a confusing technical report.
Many organizations don’t have written policies — not because they don’t care, but because no one has time to create them. Cyber insurance carriers now expect them.
We help you build practical, usable documents such as:
These aren’t just paperwork. They guide your team and protect your business legally.
Schools face unique challenges: shared devices, remote access, high staff turnover, and limited IT resources. We help simplify FERPA expectations and put practical protections in place without disrupting classrooms.
We help you understand what applies to your environment and how to secure your payment systems — whether that’s a countertop terminal, cloud POS, or an online checkout. These protections often extend into how your team stores files and accesses systems remotely — areas we support through our Cloud Computing Solutions.
A surprising number of breaches happen because old accounts remain active long after an employee leaves. We help you design simple processes for onboarding, offboarding, and reviewing permissions so only the right people have access. These processes are most effective when they’re part of an ongoing, proactive IT strategy like our Managed IT Services.
For healthcare organizations, we can help translate HIPAA requirements. This includes reviewing safeguards, tightening access controls, ensuring secure communication, and organizing the documentation you’re expected to maintain. The goal is to protect patient data and keep your practice running smoothly.
When something goes wrong, the last thing you want is confusion. An incident response plan gives you a clear path to follow — who does what, how to contain the issue, who to notify, and how to recover safely.
Carriers now require MFA, security training, documentation, logging, and other safeguards. We can help you meet those requirements as a focused, stand-alone service—before renewal—so you’re not scrambling under pressure.
If your organization works with the Department of Defense or handles controlled unclassified information (CUI), you’ll need to meet CMMC requirements.
We run a separate division that specializes in this work — including gap assessments, SPRS scoring, documentation, POA&Ms, and readiness for Level 1 and Level 2 compliance.
Compliance isn’t about paperwork. It’s about building a stronger, more resilient business.
It helps you:
In short: compliance protects the business you’ve worked hard to build.
We understand how New Mexico businesses operate — smaller teams, older buildings, hybrid work, limited time for documentation, and growing insurance expectations.
Our goal is simple:
Make compliance practical, understandable, and achievable for local businesses.
If you’re not sure where your business stands with compliance, we can take a look. No pressure — just a clear, straightforward assessment so you know your risks and your next steps.
today to schedule a conversation.
Yes. Even if you’re not regulated, cyber insurance and vendor contracts expect certain safeguards.
Nothing guarantees 100% security, but compliance dramatically reduces your risk.
A security risk assessment. It shows exactly where you stand.
It depends on your environment and your documentation needs. Some businesses require minor adjustments; others need full policy development.