vCISO, Governance, Risk Management and Compliance

Advisory, operational, and audit support

  • Assess cyber risks, validate compliance, and be ready for external audits
  • Incorporate cyber risk oversight into your governance process
  • Be ready to achieve DoD cybersecurity certification
  • Sustainable security based on the global ISO 27001 standard
  • Identify and reduce third-party cybersecurity risks
  • Select and align coverage with your security program

Expert Security and Privacy Insights

Cybersecurity Audit Documentation: What You Need to Demonstrate Compliance and Effectiveness

Documenting your information security program is critical because it serves as evidence of your organization’s cyber maturity and preparedness for a cybersecurity audit. While many organizations excel at producing documents, having records on file does not necessarily mean you are compliant. Before considering an audit...

Choosing a Cybersecurity Advisor for Your Board

Cybersecurity has become a critical governance issue that demands strategic oversight from the board. While directors aren’t expected to be cybersecurity experts, they are still responsible for understanding and overseeing the organization’s cybersecurity program...

EXTEND Resources Secures ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification

EXTEND Resources proudly announces its achievement of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, a globally recognized standard for information security management systems (ISMS). Seventh Consecutive Year of Certification Highlights Information Security Leadership...

SSP: How to Create a CMMC System Security Plan

If you’re preparing for CMMC Level 2 or 3 certification, you are required to create a System Security Plan (SSP) — a detailed document that explains how your company’s information systems are set up to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)...

Creating a CMMC Enclave: Does It Make Sense?

When organizations begin their journey toward Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), one of the big questions that comes up is whether or not it makes sense to create a CMMC enclave...

10 Red Flags to Consider When Vetting a CMMC Consultant

The main objective of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program is to create a framework for auditing and certifying organizations within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB)...

EXTEND Resources Maintains ISO 27001 Certification for Information Security for the Sixth Year

Annual surveillance audit validates disciplined program, demonstrated security controls and processes...

New Report Highlights Tribal Sector Cybersecurity Threats and Leaders’ Concerns

82% of Tribal Sector organizations use an information security framework. Yet, the average cybersecurity maturity score among Tribal Sector organizations is only 3.76 on a 1-7 scale...

How to Prepare for a CMMC Assessment with a C3PAO

With the CMMC 2.0 compliance rules expected to become law, companies registered in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) need to prepare for the rigorous certification process for Level 2 and Level 3 compliance...

REPORT: Cyber threats facing Tribal Organizations

A new cybersecurity report, released by the Center for Internet Security (CIS) and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), offers valuable insights for Tribal Organizations and their IT and cybersecurity leaders...