Elevating and Differentiating Your MSP Through Compliance Frameworks

Jason Maricchiolo from ISO365, Daniel Church from DJC, and Anthony Quaresima from TechEnvy delve into the essential strategies for building trust with clients and securing lucrative contracts through robust compliance measures.

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Key Takeaways

1

Compliance Frameworks Provide Structure, Not Just Security

Frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS help MSPs govern technology, protect information, and standardise operations. While many frameworks offer alignment, formal certification provides external validation that customers increasingly expect.

2

Certification Enables Access to Larger and More Regulated Markets

ISO certification removes barriers to tenders, enterprise clients, government contracts, and regulated industries. For many opportunities, certification is no longer a “nice to have” — it’s the ticket to participate.

3

Compliance Drives Operational Maturity and Cultural Change

Adopting a framework forces businesses to improve documentation, consistency, access controls, and accountability. When embedded early, compliance becomes part of company culture rather than a painful retrofit as teams grow.

4

Retention Is a Major (Often Overlooked) ROI of Compliance

Clients increasingly assess MSPs as part of their supply chain risk. Certification helps MSPs retain existing customers, confidently respond to audits, and maintain trust during leadership or regulatory changes.

5

Compliance Strengthens Thought Leadership and Client Value

MSPs who have “been through the journey” can guide clients through tenders, insurance requirements, and regulatory changes. This elevates conversations from technical support to strategic advisory — deepening relationships and stickiness.

Featured Panelists
Ben Town
Hosted Network
Jason Maricchiolo
ISO365
Anthony Quaresima
TechEnvy
Daniel Church
DJC Systems