Compliance & Authorization
Security Control Assessments
Independent validation that your controls, policies and practices work as intended.
Overview
Prove your controls work.
CDT assesses and validates the effectiveness of the security controls, policies and practices in your environment, confirming that your security measures operate as planned and protect sensitive data, systems and resources, with clear evidence for your authorizing officials.
What's included
Capabilities
Framework assessments
NIST SP 800-53, 800-171 and other frameworks.
Technical testing
Hands-on validation, not just document review.
Findings and evidence
Clear results and artifacts for decision-makers.
How we work
A proven, repeatable process.
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Gap analysis
We measure where you are against the framework and document every gap, with evidence.
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Roadmap
A prioritized plan: what to do first, what it takes, and what it will cost.
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Remediate & document
We implement controls, harden components and write the policies, procedures and system security plans.
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Assessment support
We prepare you for the assessor or inspector and stand with you through the review.
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Continuous compliance
Ongoing monitoring and updates keep you compliant after the authorization.
Related services
Often paired with
Compliance & Authorization
RMF, A&A & Authorization to Operate
NIST Risk Management Framework support from gap analysis through Assessment & Authorization to a full ATO.
Compliance & Authorization
CMMC & NIST SP 800-171
Readiness assessments, remediation and documentation that prepare defense contractors for CMMC certification.
Offensive Security & Assessment
HVA & Risk and Vulnerability Assessments
High Value Asset and Risk and Vulnerability Assessments for federal agencies.
Let's talk
Let's talk about security control assessments.
Talk with a CDT engineer about your mission, your systems and your deadlines. We'll tell you honestly what it takes.