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Cybersecurity Gap Analysis Services

Identify vulnerabilities and achieve compliance with NIST frameworks

CLASSIFIED (CSSP) GAP ANALYSIS
For organizations handling classified government materials
Based on NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0
Compliance with NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Comprehensive 4-5 day assessment
Investment

$25,000 - $100,000

Depending on scope and complexity

Deliverables:

  • Detailed gap analysis report
  • Prioritized remediation roadmap
  • System Security Plan (SSP) guidance
CUI (CMMC) GAP ANALYSIS
For Defense Industrial Base contractors handling CUI
Based on NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0
Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS Clause 252.204-7012
CMMC Level 1-5 assessment capability
Comprehensive 4-5 day assessment
Investment

$25,000 - $100,000

Depending on organization size and complexity

Deliverables:

  • CMMC readiness assessment
  • Control gap identification
  • Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
  • Remediation timeline

What's Included in Every Assessment

Initial Documentation Review

Comprehensive analysis of existing policies, procedures, and security documentation

On-site or Virtual Assessment

Flexible assessment delivery options to meet your operational needs

Technical Control Evaluation

In-depth testing and validation of implemented security controls

Policy & Procedure Review

Assessment of administrative controls and organizational policies

Personnel Interviews

Structured interviews to understand implementation and adherence

Risk Assessment

Identification and prioritization of cybersecurity risks

Detailed Findings Report

Comprehensive documentation of all findings and deficiencies

Remediation Recommendations

Prioritized action items with implementation guidance

Cost & Timeline Estimates

Projected costs and timelines for achieving full compliance

Understanding CMMC Levels

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) has five maturity levels, each with increasing cybersecurity requirements

Level 1
Basic Cyber Hygiene
17 practices - Foundational protection for FCI
Antivirus software implementation
Regular system updates
Password protection
Access controls

Assessment: Self-assessment

Level 2
Intermediate Cyber Hygiene
55 practices - Transitional CUI protection
Access control policies
Vulnerability scanning
Data encryption at rest and in transit
Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

Assessment: Self-assessment with external validation

Level 3
Good Cyber Hygiene
110 practices - Robust CUI protection
System Security Plan (SSP) development
Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
Regular risk assessments
Advanced access controls and monitoring

Assessment: Formal C3PAO assessment

Level 4
Proactive
156 practices - Advanced threat protection
Threat hunting and penetration testing
Advanced incident response capabilities
Continuous monitoring automation
Security Operations Center (SOC)

Assessment: Advanced C3PAO assessment

Level 5
Advanced/Progressive
171 practices - Optimized cybersecurity
Standardized processes organization-wide
Advanced threat intelligence sharing
Regular red team/blue team exercises
Resilience against APTs and zero-day exploits

Assessment: Comprehensive C3PAO or DoD assessment

All Levels
17 Key Domains
Consistent across all CMMC levels
• Access Control (AC)• Awareness & Training (AT)• Audit & Accountability (AU)• Configuration Mgmt (CM)• Identification & Auth (IA)• Incident Response (IR)• Maintenance (MA)• Media Protection (MP)• Personnel Security (PS)• Physical Protection (PE)• Recovery (RE)• Risk Management (RM)• Security Assessment (CA)• Situational Awareness (SA)• System & Comm Protection (SC)• System & Info Integrity (SI)• Asset Management (AM)

Our Gap Analysis Process

A systematic 7-step approach to prepare your organization for CMMC compliance

1
Determine Target Level

Identify the CMMC level required for your contracts and organizational needs

2
Conduct Gap Analysis

Compare current cybersecurity practices against required CMMC controls

3
Implement Missing Controls

Address gaps by implementing necessary practices and security processes

4
Document Everything

Maintain detailed records of cybersecurity practices, policies, and procedures

5
Train Your Team

Ensure all employees understand their roles in maintaining cybersecurity

6
Engage a C3PAO

Work with a Certified Third-Party Assessor Organization for formal assessments (Levels 3-5)

7
Continuous Improvement

Regularly review and update cybersecurity practices to maintain compliance

Schedule Your Gap Analysis

Take the first step toward compliance. Our experts are ready to assess your cybersecurity posture.

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