Why Cybersecurity Awareness Matters

As businesses become increasingly dependent on internet-based services and applications, they also become a larger target for cybercriminals looking to exploit vulnerabilities, to steal money and information, and to destroy data and disrupt operations. As a result, it is crucial for any small to mid-sized business, manufacturer, or large enterprise operation as well as government agencies and their supply chain vendors to take proper cybersecurity measures to protect their customers, their firms, their partners and any proprietary/confidential information.

As the DoD continues its rollout of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, and the 32 CFR and 48 CFR Rules have become final, it is no longer a matter of if, but when, your organization will be held accountable for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Procrastination on NIST SP 800-171 | CMMC compliance risks immediate disqualification from future bids, continuation of current contracts, potential False Claims Act liability, and severe reputational damage.

Why you need to start now!

With a 12 to 18-month average to reach CMMC compliance combined with a significant shortage of authorized assessors (C3PAOs), engaging a specialized NIST/CMMC Service Provider (like Imprimis) immediately is an effective way to ensure operational continuity. By conducting an early, professional gap assessment, your organization can proactively address short falls, vulnerabilities, network architecture needs and sustaining security services thereby securing a competitive advantage in the DIB supply chain before the window for compliance closes.

Cybersecurity Compliance Suite

To respond to this need, Imprimis has developed our unique and integrated Cybersecurity Compliance Suite with an associated Integrated Services Framework. This Framework is supported by a tiered Process Workflow with Logical Procedural Steps that result in an end-to-end compliance process that has been practiced and perfected over the past 10 years.

This combined framework and workflow has been designed to provide clients with all of the services and tools necessary to reach their cybersecurity compliance objectives.  Services include:    

    • An Initial Gap Analysis
    • In-depth Assessment Phase (with SPRS Scoring, Network Architecture Design, Draft SSP and Initial POA&M)
    • Practical, Logical and Physical Remediation Phase
    • Creation of a long-term Sustainment Program designed to support the clients’ ongoing compliance posture

All i2 services leverage our IC2E Cybersecurity Compliance Essentials as well as our industry leading i2ACT (Assessment and Compliance Tool) to provide complete NIST 800-171 and NIST 800-172 CMMC Levels 1-3 assessments, remediation and compliance.  That's why they are at the top of our Cybersecurity Compliance Suite.

The Integrated Services Framework

The Imprimis Assessment and Compliance program deploys a unique “Services Framework" developed by Imprimis, that is supported by a series of 6 Logical Procedure Steps. These "Integrated" steps can be implemented rapidly with assistance from Imprimis, or at your own pace with a self-assessment track supported by our i2ACT Software Tool. Our solutions and services are primarily designed for DoD contractors and their supply chains but can be easily adapted to commercial entities wishing to elevate their level of "Cybersecurity Readiness". 

For a detailed summary of the Services Framework, refer to our Solutions and Services page section: HERE

The 8-Tier Process Workflow

To provide the backbone to our Cybersecurity Compliance Suite , Imprimis developed a comprehensive NIST 800-171 | CMMC Assessment and Compliance Software Tool and a full documentation package containing all required policies, procedures, plans and catalogs. To accelerate compliance, and be mindful of the budget, we offer a Phase I Fixed Price package covering the initial Assessment, SPRS Scoring, Architecture Review/Design, Draft SSP and Draft POA&M

Our Services Framework offers clients the flexibility to work alongside Imprimis and/or do some of the work themselves if they choose, but we always stand by ready to do "as much or as little" as the client desires.

For a detailed overview of our 8-Tier Process Workflow, refer to our Solutions and Services page section: HERE

No matter your size or sector, we meet you where you are and take you where you need to be.