Outsourced Qualified IndividualFTC Safeguards Rule — Texas
The FTC Safeguards Rule requires every covered financial institution to designate a Qualified Individual to manage their information security program. SpaceTown IT fills that role for Texas businesses.
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Outsourced FTC Qualified Individual
SpaceTown IT provides outsourced Qualified Individual services for Texas businesses required to designate a QI under the FTC Safeguards Rule — without hiring full-time.
QI Designation & Oversight
We formally serve as your designated Qualified Individual, taking ownership of your information security program as required by the FTC.
Annual Security Reports
We prepare and present the annual written security reports required by the FTC Safeguards Rule to your board or senior leadership.
Risk Assessment Management
Ongoing risk assessments, threat monitoring, and program updates to keep your security program current and defensible.
WISP Ownership
We own, update, and maintain your Written Information Security Program — ensuring it evolves with your business and regulatory requirements.
Employee Training Oversight
We design and manage your employee security awareness training program as required by the Safeguards Rule.
Vendor & Third-Party Oversight
We review and manage your service provider security requirements, a specific obligation under the FTC Safeguards Rule.
Why SpaceTown IT
Why Houston BusinessesTrust SpaceTown IT
We bring deep industry expertise and a Houston-first commitment to every engagement.
We Know the Safeguards Rule Cold
SpaceTown IT has helped dozens of Texas financial businesses implement FTC-compliant security programs. We know exactly what examiners look for.
No Full-Time Hire Required
The FTC doesn’t require your QI to be a full-time employee. Our outsourced QI service satisfies the requirement at a fraction of a full-time hire.
We Own It, You Sleep Easier
When we’re your QI, compliance is our responsibility — not a side task for your CPA or office manager.
Board-Ready Reporting
We prepare clean, professional annual security reports your board can understand and approve — satisfying the FTC’s reporting requirement.
Ready for Expert Outsourced FTC Qualified Individual?
Book a free, no-pressure IT assessment today. Our Houston team will walk you through exactly what we can do for your business.
FAQ
Common Questions
Straight answers about how we work, what we cover, and what it costs.
How SpaceTown IT Works
Step 1: Free IT Assessment — We audit your current environment, identify gaps, and benchmark your security posture against industry standards. No cost, no obligation.
Step 2: Custom Roadmap — A prioritized action plan with timelines, costs, and quick wins tailored to your industry and compliance requirements.
Step 3: Hands-On Implementation — Our engineers execute the plan — from deploying Microsoft Defender to configuring SCADA network segmentation — while keeping your business running.
Step 4: 24/7 Monitoring & Support — SpaceTown IT monitors your environment around the clock, responds to incidents in under 1 hour, and provides monthly executive reporting.