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Managed Compliance Services (MCS)

GRC Managed Compliance Software Services provides the technology to simplify NIST, SOC, CMMC, ISO, HIPAA, PCI DSS, HITRUST CFS, GDPR, CCPA compliance, and more
Overview

Bringing Your Organization into Compliance and Keeping It There

Risk Cognizance’s Managed Compliance Services (MCS) is a comprehensive suite of services designed to help your organization achieve and maintain compliance with essential industry standards. Our approach is built on a structured, five-step process that ensures you reach compliance and maintain it efficiently over time. Simplify NIST, SOC, CMMC, ISO, HIPAA, PCI DSS, HITRUST CFS, GDPR, CCPA compliance, and more

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) 

Third-party Risk Management 

Ransomware Susceptibility 

GRC and Attack Surface 

Artificial Intelligence 

Our Five-Function Approach

  • 1. Identify
    Conduct a thorough gap analysis on your information systems, corporate policies, and procedures to assess your current compliance status. This process uncovers vulnerabilities and offers actionable recommendations, allowing business leaders to evaluate real business risks and allocate budgets effectively.
  • 2. Protect
    Develop a robust library of policies, procedures, and system configurations that safeguard your critical services and sensitive data. This includes employee training, identity management, IT governance, and mobile device management to ensure long-term protection.
  • 3. Detect
    Deploy services that continuously monitor critical system activity and generate alerts for stakeholders to take timely action. We recommend and implement SIEM/MDR solutions to ensure that any potential threats are detected early, enabling faster responses.
  • 4. Respond
    Establish an incident response plan with defined organizational roles and automated systems to react during cybersecurity incidents. with our attack surface and cloud integration ongoing assessment. 
  • 5. Recover
    Implement strategies and procedures to ensure that your critical services and data can be restored or substituted in the event of a cyber incident. By assessing the impact of service outages and documenting recovery protocols, your organization will maintain business continuity during disruptions.

Transition to Managed IT Services

Upon completion of these five key functions, your organization transitions seamlessly into Managed IT Services. Our team will continuously review and maintain the compliance functions, allowing your internal resources to focus on core business objectives.

Who Is It For?

Managed Compliance Services is ideal for organizations in regulated industries, such as:

  • Department of Defense (DoD) contractors
  • Healthcare providers
  • Financial services firms

These industries often face compliance requirements based on standards such as NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, ITAR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GLBA.

Benefits of Risk Cognizance MCS

  • Focus on Core Business: Free up internal resources while we handle the complex task of maintaining compliance.
  • Expertise and Experience: Risk Cognizance offers extensive experience, knowledge, and tools to meet the highest compliance standards.
  • Customizable Solutions: Our services can be tailored to meet your specific compliance needs, either as a full solution or to augment your existing IT team.

Compliance Standards We Support

  • NIST SP 800-171
    NIST SP 800-171 outlines the requirements for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). DoD contractors must adhere to this standard to ensure the security of sensitive defense information under DFARS clause 252.204-7012.
  • CMMC
    The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is an evolving compliance requirement for DoD contractors. It outlines different levels of security maturity based on the handling of Federal Contract Information (FCI) and CUI. CMMC compliance will be mandatory for DoD contracts starting in Q4 of 2024.
  • ITAR
    The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) control the export and handling of defense-related products and services. ITAR mandates that access to sensitive defense technologies is restricted to U.S. citizens or organizations authorized by the U.S. government.
  • HIPAA
    The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) governs the protection of sensitive health information. HIPAA requires organizations to secure electronically stored health data from unauthorized access.
  • PCI DSS
    The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) applies to any organization that processes, stores, or transmits credit card information. It is intended to safeguard payment data and reduce fraud risk.
  • GLBA
    The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) requires financial institutions to explain their data-sharing practices and protect customer information. Compliance ensures that financial data is handled securely.

Risk Cognizance’s Managed Compliance Services ensures your organization not only meets but continuously adheres to these essential standards, allowing you to operate securely and efficiently in today’s regulated environments.

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