# 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](/content/cybersecurity-audit-documentation-what-you-need-to-demonstrate-compliance-and-effectiveness/index.html)

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](/content/choosing-a-cybersecurity-advisor-for-your-board/index.html)

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](/content/extend-resources-secures-iso-iec-270012022-certification/index.html)

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](/content/ssp-how-to-create-a-cmmc-system-security-plan/index.html)

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?](/content/creating-a-cmmc-enclave-does-it-make-sense-for-your-organization/index.html)

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](/content/10-red-flags-to-consider-vetting-cmmc-consultant/index.html)

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](/content/extend-resources-maintains-iso-27001-certification-for-information-security-for-sixth-year/index.html)

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

### [New Report Highlights Tribal Sector Cybersecurity Threats and Leaders’ Concerns](/content/new-report-highlights-tribal-sector-cybersecurity-threats-and-leaders-concerns/index.html)

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](/content/how-to-prepare-for-a-cmmc-assessment-with-a-c3pao/index.html)

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](/content/new-cyber-report-for-tribal-organizations-ms-isac/index.html)

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...