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NIST Compliance

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Facing the challenge of a NIST assessment, compliance and verification?

Need support or third-party verification for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)?

Helm Point Solutions is a recognized, trusted leader when it comes to NIST/CMMC Compliance.

Now is the time to Act

Our registered practitioners (RPs) bring expertise and solutions to not only help you navigate through this process, but also assess and verify your compliance. Our solution enables easy, real-time access to your cybersecurity posture through the FutureFeed app.

It’s what we do. We’ve got you covered.

Helm Point’s 3-Level Approach to Compliance

Good “Cyber Hygiene” involves the implementation of 130 specific practices, which map directly to 110 of the NIST SP 800-171 security controls—applied to protect (CUI) Controlled unclassified information in non-federal systems and organizations.

Depending on your organization’s current level of cybersecurity readiness, our expert team offers three levels of support. Our solutions are reliable, efficient, cost-effective, and worry-free. Depending on your organizations current level of cybersecurity readiness, our expert team offers three levels of support. All of our solutions are reliable, efficient, cost-effective, and worry-free

Level 1

Basic Level Readiness

(Interview/Analysis)

A systematic initial review—by our registered practitioners (RP)—of your existing IT infrastructure, practices, and procedures to understand how your organization aligns with NIST 800-171 controls. When the interview/analysis is complete, results are presented in a System Security Plan (SSP) and a Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) report, along with a Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) score.

Level 2

Medium Level Readiness

(Examination)

A deeper examination of how your infrastructure, controls, processes, and procedures are implemented and managed. This detailed assessment solidifies the foundation of the SSP and POAM, and provides your CEO, CFO & CISSO with a dashboard view of the control areas and their compliance level. A budget, schedule and priority list for any areas identified for improvement are documented and monitored through the FutureFeed app—your tool to track and update progress.

Level 3

High Level Readiness

(Test)

A thorough test to ensure that the policies, controls, processes, and procedures are in fact being practiced and not just documented.

Upon completion, an SSP is provided, along with a sound assessment and 100% satisfaction for meeting the NIST 800-171 standard. Our RP will be available to support you in the event of a (DCMA or DIBCAC) NIST audit.

And if you’re looking to achieve CMMC Level 3 Certification, completion of the High-Level Readiness Review will position your organization to meet the certification with minimal effort.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology is a non-regulatory government agency that develops technology, metrics, and standards to drive innovation and economic competitiveness at U.S.-based organizations in the science and technology industry. As part of this effort, NIST produces standards and guidelines to help federal agencies meet the requirements of the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). NIST also assists those agencies in protecting their information and information systems through cost-effective programs.

The Department of Defense (DoD) chose to implement Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) as their response to protecting significant sensitive defense information and negate potential vulnerabilities located within contractor’s information systems. This initiative will help enhance the protection of Federal Contract Information (FCI), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Covered Defense Information (CDI) for more than 300,000 companies in the supply chain.

HelmWatch

HelmWatch monitoring ensures that you are always compliant

Compliance isn’t a one-time exercise. It’s rooted in the awareness and implementation of the controls on a daily basis. In fact, demonstration and evidence of such practices are a requirement for CMMC Certification. Our annual HelmWatch plan ensures that you make the most out of your compliance investment. Each month, 11 different NIST 800-171 controls are monitored so that all 110 controls are evaluated over a twelve-month period.

By implementing our HelmWatchplan, you can:

  • Attest with confidence for every proposal and contract that your organization is NIST compliant.
  • Access your NIST score at any time.
  • Minimize level of effort and cost for recertification.

Monthly reports and an annual NIST compliance summary are included.

Does NIST Compliance Apply to My Organization?

Compliance for NIST SP 800-171 is required for government contractors, consultants, service providers and others that process, store or transmit Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) for state or federal agencies.

If you’re already doing business with the government, you are responsible for certifying, monitoring, and implementing IT system security and any CUI transmitted or stored in these systems. Critical cybersecurity practices will be ongoing. In fact, a non-compliant company may lose the ability to bid or recompete on government contracts.

And the benefits go beyond compliance—this is a model for improved record keeping, data handling, and securing your organization and its intellectual property.