Elevate your cybersecurity management with our Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services. Benefit from strategic leadership and continuous oversight tailored to your organization’s needs, all without the expense of a full-time executive. Our vCISO will develop and maintain cybersecurity strategies aligned with CMMC Levels 1–3, ensuring that your compliance efforts are proactive and effective. With expert guidance on risk management, incident response planning, and compliance oversight, you’ll achieve a robust security posture that protects sensitive information and meets federal requirements.
Governance and Strategy
- Develop and maintain cybersecurity strategies aligned with CMMC Levels 1–3.
- Establish and enforce policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-171, 172 and DFARS requirements.
- Provide executive-level visibility into cybersecurity risks, compliance gaps, and strategic priorities.
- Define CUI/FCI scope and ensure accurate boundary determination for assessment readiness.
CMMC Readiness and Compliance Oversight
- Conduct CMMC gap and maturity assessments.
- Manage the creation and maintenance of the System Security Plan (SSP), POA&M, and all supporting documentation.
- Coordinate evidence collection, control mapping, and readiness preparation for C3PAO audits.
- Work closely with internal IT and compliance teams to maintain continuous compliance.
Risk Management and Continuous Monitoring
- Implement risk assessment, mitigation, and monitoring processes in line with CMMC Risk Assessment and Security Assessment domains.
- Identify and respond to threats, vulnerabilities, and risks to sensitive environments.
- Oversee incident response planning, ensuring compliance with DFARS 7012 reporting and containment obligations.
Policy and Control Implementation
- Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies and standards aligned with CMMC Level 2 requirements.
- Oversee technical controls such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), encryption, logging, and media protection.
- Integrate FedRAMP Moderate authorized services and secure enclave configurations to enhance data protection.
Vendor and Supply Chain Management
- Assess third-party and subcontractor compliance with CMMC flow-down requirements.
- Mitigate supply-chain risk through vendor evaluation and compliance tracking.
Executive Communication and Reporting
- Provide compliance dashboards and status reports for leadership visibility.
- Deliver strategic recommendations for cybersecurity investments.
- Serve as liaison during DoD or C3PAO assessments.