Simplifying compliance and risk management

Unified Compliance Framework – The Unified Compliance Framework (UCF) is the first and largest independent initiative to map IT controls across international regulations, standards, and best practices. The Unified Compliance Framework (UCF) represents original research by Network Frontiers LLC and the international law firm of Latham & Watkins LLP, together with input from our field editors worldwide.

ANX has licensed the UCF to provide our clients with the world’s leading control framework. In addition, our consultants work with Network Frontiers as field editors, supporting the evolution and continued maturation of the standard.

PCI Security Standards Council - The PCI Security Standards Council is an open global forum for the ongoing development, enhancement, storage, dissemination and implementation of security standards for account data protection. The organization was founded by American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB International, MasterCard Worldwide, and Visa, Inc.

As a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), ANX is an active participant in the PCI Security Standards Council. Our consultants are key contributors to the SSC’s SIGs, providing valuable ‘real-world’ input into the standard and staying current with the latest thinking.

The Institute of Internal Auditors - Established in 1941, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an international professional association of more than 150,000 members with global headquarters in Altamonte Springs, Fla., United States. Throughout the world, The IIA is recognized as the internal audit profession's leader in certification, education, research, and technical guidance.

ANX consultants are active participants in local IIA chapters around the United States, hold IIA certifications such as CIA, and have been published in Internal Auditor.

ISACA - Since its inception, ISACA has become a pace-setting global organization for information governance, control, security and audit professionals. Its IS auditing and IS control standards are followed by practitioners worldwide. Its research pinpoints professional issues challenging its constituents.

ANX consultants are active participants in local ISSA chapters around the United States, hold ISACA certifications such as CISA and CISM, and have been speakers at major ISACA conferences over the years.

International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium - Headquartered in the United States and with offices in London, Hong Kong and Tokyo, the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc., (ISC)²®, is the global, not-for-profit leader in educating and certifying information security professionals throughout their careers. We are recognized for Gold Standard certifications and world class education programs.

Most ANX consultants are CISSP certified.

Information Systems Security Association - With active participation from individuals and chapters all over the world, the ISSA is the largest international, not-for-profit association specifically for security professionals. Members include practitioners at all levels of the security field in a broad range of industries, such as communications, education, healthcare, manufacturing, financial and government.

ANX consultants are active participants in local ISSA chapters around the United States.

IT Governance Institute - ITGI is a research think tank that exists to be the leading reference on IT governance for the global business community. By conducting original research on IT governance and related topics, ITGI helps enterprise leaders understand and have the tools to ensure effective governance over IT within their enterprise.

ANX is an ITGI Sponsor. ANX consultants are active participants in ITGI.