What ComplianceForge does

ComplianceForge is a privately held, Veteran-Owned Small Business founded in 2005 that sells editable cybersecurity and data privacy documentation templates to organizations navigating regulatory compliance. Its product portfolio spans more than 40 individual templates and bundles covering the Secure Controls Framework (SCF), NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001/27002, NIST 800-53 Rev 5, NIST 800-171, CMMC, PCI DSS v4 (all SAQ variants), FedRAMP, HIPAA, GDPR/CCPA, and adjacent domains including supply chain risk management, incident response, vulnerability management, and third-party risk. All content is human-authored and built on the company's proprietary Hierarchical Cybersecurity Governance Framework (HCGF), which provides traceability from policies through metrics using industry-recognized definitions from NIST, ISO, ISACA, and AICPA.

The business operates as a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront: customers browse products, upload their logo and company name for customization, pay via credit card or invoice/PO, and download files the same business day. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, but is positioned at a fraction of consultant or in-house development cost. The company holds status as a Secure Controls Framework (SCF) Licensed Content Provider and has served over 4,000 organizations — from Fortune 100 enterprises to micro-small businesses — across defense, technology, healthcare, financial services, and government verticals. Revenue derives primarily from one-time template purchases, with annual subscription updates available on select premium products (SCRP, CSOP, SCF Bundle 1, NCP).

Name

ComplianceForge

Legal name

Compliance Forge, LLC

Website

https://complianceforge.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ComplianceForge sells editable, expert-authored cybersecurity and privacy documentation templates covering 200+ frameworks to 4,000+ organizations via a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform, serving defense contractors, enterprises, and SMBs navigating NIST, CMMC, ISO, and PCI compliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Compliance Documentation

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Audits & Compliance (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX) (BPAKADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compliance, Risk & Audit Management (SOC 2/ISO/PCI) (HDABANAK), Data Privacy, Consent & Compliance Management (HDAEADAG), Cybersecurity & Identity Consulting (BPAHAEAG)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity documentation templates
• GRC content solutions
• Compliance policy templates
• NIST CMMC documentation
• Security framework templates

Headquarters

HQ city

Newberg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Editable Documentation Templates (One-Time Purchase): ComplianceForge sells editable cybersecurity documentation templates (policies, standards, procedures) as one-time purchases. Customers buy online, customize with their branding, and download files. One-time purchase products can be upgraded at a discount when new versions are released.
2. Annual Subscription Updates: Select products (SCRP, CSOP, SCF Bundle 1 & NCP) include annual subscription updates that provide ongoing access to updated documentation as frameworks evolve.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ComplianceForge develops and sells editable cybersecurity and data privacy documentation templates, including policies, standards, procedures, metrics, risk management plans, and compliance program bundles. The templates align with major frameworks such as NIST CSF 2.0, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CMMC, ISO 27001/27002, PCI DSS, and the Secure Controls Framework (SCF), and are delivered as customizable Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files purchased online and branded with the customer's logo.

Product overview

ComplianceForge is a documentation-focused company that provides editable cybersecurity and data privacy documentation templates. The product portfolio is organized around a single platform of template-based documentation solutions that map to leading cybersecurity frameworks. The core offerings include Policies & Standards Templates and Procedures Templates available in multiple framework variants (SCF, NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001/27002, NIST 800-53 R5 Moderate/High, CORE Fundamentals). Key standalone products include the NIST 800-171 Compliance Program (NCP), Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management solutions, Risk Management Program (RMP), Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Program, Data Privacy Program (DPP), Vulnerability & Patch Management Program (VPMP), Integrated Incident Response Program (IIRP), and PCI DSS v4 compliance templates for all SAQ types (A, A-EP, B, B-IP, C, C-VT, D Merchant, D Service Provider). Bundled solutions include NIST 800-171 & CMMC bundles (4 levels), Policies, Standards & Procedures (PSP) bundles (5 variants), Compliance-Focused Documentation (CFD) bundles (4 variants), and Premium GRC Content SCF bundles (2 variants). All products are delivered as editable documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) without any software installation. The company explicitly states no AI is used - all documentation is human expert-derived.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Secure Controls Framework (SCF): A free, open-source metaframework that serves as the foundation for ComplianceForge documentation, mapping controls across 200+ laws, regulations, and frameworks.
• Security, Compliance & Resilience Program (SCRP)
• Cybersecurity Standardized Operating Procedures (CSOP)
• NIST 800-171 Compliance Program (NCP)
• Data Privacy Program (DPP)
• Digital Privacy Program (DPP)

Products and services

• Security, Compliance & Resilience Program (SCRP) - Policies & Standards for SCF Comprehensive editable policies and standards aligned with the Secure Controls Framework (SCF) for organizations needing multi-framework compliance.
• Policies & Standards Templates - NIST CSF 2.0 Editable policies and standards aligned with NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 for organizations pursuing CSF-based compliance.
• Policies & Standards Templates - ISO 27001/27002 Editable policies and standards aligned with ISO 27001 and ISO 27002 international information security standards for organizations seeking certification.
• Policies & Standards Templates - NIST 800-53 R5 (Moderate) Editable policies and standards aligned with NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 moderate baseline for federal and contractor compliance programs.
• Policies & Standards Templates - NIST 800-53 R5 (High) Editable policies and standards aligned with NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 high baseline for high-impact environments.
• Policies & Standards Templates - CORE Fundamentals Essential cybersecurity policies and standards for foundational security coverage mapped to SCF, suitable for smaller organizations.
• Cybersecurity Standardized Operating Procedures (CSOP) - Procedures for SCF Cybersecurity Standardized Operating Procedures (CSOP) aligned with SCF controls for operationalizing cybersecurity documentation.
• NIST 800-171 Compliance Program (NCP) Comprehensive 'easy button' bundle for NIST 800-171 and CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliance including editable policies, standards, procedures, SSP and POA&M templates.
• Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Plan Template Editable SCRM plan template based on NIST SP 800-161 Rev 1 for managing cybersecurity supply chain risk.
• Risk Management Program (RMP) Formal risk management documentation with assessments, registers, treatment plans, and third-party risk management for enterprise cybersecurity programs.
• Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Program Editable TPRM program documentation for managing vendor and supplier cybersecurity risk.
• Data Privacy Program (DPP) SCF-based data privacy program documentation for GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and global privacy regulations.
• Vulnerability & Patch Management Program (VPMP) Vulnerability management and patching program template with documented procedures for security operations.
• Integrated Incident Response Program (IIRP) Comprehensive incident response documentation with playbooks, communication templates, and continuity of operations content.
• NIST 800-171 & CMMC Bundle 1: Level 1 CMMC 2.0 Level 1 and FAR 52.204-21 compliance bundle for defense contractors.
• NIST 800-171 & CMMC Bundle 4: Levels 1-3 (SCF) CMMC 2.0 Levels 1-3 bundle aligned with SCF controls for defense contractors needing advanced compliance.
• SCF Bundle 1: Policies, Standards, Procedures & Metrics SCF-aligned policies, standards, procedures and metrics with 1-to-1 mapping between SCF controls and the SCRP.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves 80-90% time compared to DIY documentation development
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Secure Controls Framework (SCF)coreTechnology or IntegrationComplianceForge is an authorized SCF Licensed Content Provider (LCP), authorized to sell cybersecurity and data protection policies, standards and procedures based on SCF controls. This relationship enables the company to offer SCF-based products including Security, Compliance & Resilience Program (SCRP) and SCF Conformity Assessment Program (SCF CAP) documentation solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ISMS.online: ISMS.online specializes in ISO 27001 information security management system documentation and compliance tools. As a focused ISO 27001 documentation provider, ISMS.online directly competes with ComplianceForge's ISO 27001/27002 template offerings in the European and global markets.
• Scytale: Scytale is a compliance automation platform focused on SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and other frameworks with policy generation features. Scytale is the closest direct competitor to ComplianceForge, offering AI-assisted audit-ready documentation with continuous monitoring.

Broad incumbents

• Vanta: Vanta is a leading automated compliance platform offering continuous monitoring for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and other frameworks. While broader in scope with SaaS automation, Vanta directly competes with ComplianceForge for compliance documentation budgets, particularly in the SMB segment.
• Drata: Drata is an automated compliance and security posture management platform supporting SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, CMMC, and other frameworks. Drata competes with ComplianceForge by bundling policy templates with automated evidence collection and continuous control monitoring.
• Secureframe: Secureframe is a compliance automation platform providing pre-built policy templates, automated evidence collection, and continuous monitoring for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and CMMC. Secureframe directly competes with ComplianceForge's template-based approach with added automation capabilities.
• Hyperproof: Hyperproof is a compliance operations platform offering evidence collection, control management, and framework mapping for SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, CMMC, and more. Hyperproof competes with ComplianceForge in mid-market and enterprise segments requiring ongoing compliance management.
• LogicGate Risk Cloud: LogicGate Risk Cloud is a no-code GRC platform enabling organizations to build custom risk and compliance workflows. While broader than ComplianceForge, LogicGate competes for GRC technology budgets and includes policy management capabilities.
• Tugboat Logic (OneTrust): Tugboat Logic, now part of OneTrust, provides a SaaS compliance platform with policy templates, evidence collection, and audit-readiness tools. Tugboat Logic directly competes with ComplianceForge in the SMB compliance documentation market with added automation features.
• Thoropass: Thoropass (formerly Laika) is a compliance platform combining policy templates with audit management and integrations for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. Thoropass competes with ComplianceForge by bundling documentation with audit firm access.

Others

• Secure Controls Framework (SCF): SCF is a free, open-source metaframework mapping 200+ cybersecurity and privacy frameworks. SCF is both a partner (ComplianceForge is an SCF Licensed Content Provider) and a complementary ecosystem resource; organizations may use SCF directly as an alternative to ComplianceForge's paid templates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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