Compliance for Government: CMMC · FedRAMP · StateRAMP · NIST · HIPAA
Governance, Risk, and Compliance programmes for federal, state, and regulated organizations. One control set mapped across every framework you're accountable for.
Compliance isn’t a checkbox. It’s an operating posture.
Compliance done right is one programme, not five. Most firms run CMMC, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, HIPAA, and SOC 2 as parallel tracks — each with its own assessor, its own evidence repo, its own remediation list. The result is duplicate work, conflicting controls, and an audit trail that breaks the moment one framework changes. We run a single control set mapped across every framework you’re accountable for, so the evidence you produce for one audit is the evidence you produce for all of them.
Note on CMMC
CMMC is not a separate service line — it sits inside this umbrella. All CMMC Level 1–3 readiness assessments, gap analysis, and remediation planning are delivered through this practice. The old /cmmc URL redirects here.
What’s Included
Baseline assessment — current-state control posture against every framework in scope. Gap analysis with severity rankings.
Roadmap and POAM — prioritized remediation plan with dates, owners, and dependencies. POAM is delivered in your auditor’s preferred format.
Implementation support — control documentation, policy drafting, technical-control validation, and audit-evidence collection.
Authorization package preparation — for FedRAMP, StateRAMP, GovRAMP, FISMA, and similar. SSP, SAR, and POA&M ready for assessor review.
Continuous monitoring setup — automated evidence collection and control validation pipelines so compliance survives the year, not just the audit window.
CMMC pre-assessment — Level 1 self-assessment support, Level 2 readiness, Level 3 advisory. Pre-assessment performed against the assessment guide your assessor will use.
GRC ENGAGEMENT MODEL
From gap to authorization. A clear path.
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Assess (2–4 weeks)
Every control in scope, scored against current state. Output: gap analysis and remediation roadmap.
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Build (4–12 weeks)
Controls implemented, policies drafted, evidence pipelines stood up. Scope-dependent timeline.
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Implement (2–6 weeks)
Control validation, internal audit, dry-run with your assessor.
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Sustain (ongoing, optional)
Monthly continuous-monitoring reviews, quarterly internal audits, annual recertification support.
Framework Mapping
COMPLIANCE FRAMEWORKS
We know the controls. We know the auditors. We know what the reviewers actually check.
NIST 800-53
Full control assessment and gap analysis. Used for FedRAMP authorization and federal system ATO.
CMMC
CMMC Level 1–3 readiness assessments and remediation planning for DoD contractors.
FedRAMP
Authorization boundary definition, SSP development, and continuous monitoring support.
HIPAA
Security and Privacy Rule assessments, BAA reviews, breach risk analysis.
SOC 2
Type I and Type II readiness. Trust Services Criteria gap analysis and remediation.
ISO 27001
Information security management system gap assessment and implementation support.
Frameworks covered: NIST 800-53 Rev 5 · NIST CSF 2.0 · NIST 800-171 · CMMC 2.0 (Levels 1–3) · FedRAMP · StateRAMP · GovRAMP · FISMA · HIPAA / HITRUST / HITECH · SOC 2 Type II · ISO 27001:2022 · PCI DSS 4.0 · ITAR · NERC CIP
Outcomes
- A single control set you can demonstrate against every framework in scope, with cross-mapping documentation your auditor will accept.
- Audit-ready evidence package — SSP, SAR, POA&M, and a control-evidence repository organized by framework.
- A continuous-monitoring posture so the audit isn’t a fire drill — it’s a status check.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this CMMC-only or broader? Broader. CMMC is one of many frameworks under this umbrella. If you’re a defense contractor, CMMC is likely your driver — but the same engagement covers your NIST and any state-level requirements at no extra scope.
Do you work with C3PAOs for CMMC L2 assessments? Yes. We coordinate the assessor relationship and prepare your environment so the assessment is a confirmation, not a discovery.
Can you run all frameworks under one engagement? Yes — and that’s the recommendation. Running them in parallel doubles your cost and creates conflicting controls. One engagement, one control set, multi-framework mapping.
What’s a realistic timeline for FedRAMP authorization? From kickoff to a JAB-ready package: 9–18 months depending on environment complexity. Agency ATO typically faster.
Do you offer fixed-fee? Yes. Assessment is fixed-fee. Build is fixed-fee per scoped milestone. Sustain is monthly retainer.
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