Genius GRC

Genius GRC provides managed compliance and cybersecurity consulting services, specializing in SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and FTC Safeguards frameworks. The firm offers Advisory CISO services and full compliance program management, positioning itself as an outsourced alternative to hiring full-time security leadership.

The company's core service is managed compliance, which includes GRC platform management (primarily Vanta), continuous monitoring, audit preparation, risk assessments, and incident response planning. They offer a "Sure Audit Guarantee" that promises to pay for a new audit if a client fails. Services are delivered through dedicated Slack channels with assigned Advisory CISOs, and all team members hold CISSP or equivalent certifications.

Genius GRC serves companies ranging from under 5 employees to over 1,000 employees, with pricing starting at $4,600 per month for startups (5-100 employees) and $5,700 per month for growth-stage companies (100-200 employees). The firm emphasizes fixed-fee engagements and positions its services as significantly more affordable than hiring a full-time CISO.

Choose Genius GRC if you need comprehensive compliance management without hiring full-time security staff, particularly if you're already using or planning to use Vanta. Their model works well for organizations that view compliance as a business enabler rather than a one-time project, and who value having experienced security professionals available daily rather than during quarterly check-ins.

Expect hands-on management of compliance activities, proactive monitoring of control effectiveness, and direct access to security expertise. The fixed-fee model provides budget predictability, while the audit guarantee demonstrates confidence in their methodology. This approach is particularly valuable for healthcare organizations where HIPAA requirements combine with other compliance needs.

Genius GRC provides HIPAA compliance consulting as one of its core service offerings, helping healthcare organizations and their business associates implement security controls that meet HIPAA Security Rule requirements. Their managed compliance services include HIPAA-specific risk assessments, access reviews, and policy management tailored to healthcare data protection needs.

The firm's Advisory CISO services can fulfill the "qualified individual" requirement under FTC Safeguards Rules, which applies to financial institutions handling consumer data. While they serve healthcare organizations, their broader focus encompasses multiple compliance frameworks across various industries, with healthcare representing an estimated minority of their client portfolio.

Growing healthcare technology companies with 5-200 employees that need HIPAA compliance alongside SOC 2 or ISO 27001 for enterprise customer requirements. Companies that prefer outsourcing compliance operations to focus internal resources on product development, and organizations that value having experienced security consultants available on-demand rather than managing compliance internally.