Close gaps, raise your SPRS score, and standardize controls across on-prem and cloud.
NIST Compliance Consulting & Assessments (800-171, 800-53, CSF)
Win more DoD work and strengthen security with a proven NIST compliance partner. Praetorian Secure delivers fast, audit-ready outcomes across NIST SP 800-171, 800-53, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF 2.0)—including DFARS and CMMC readiness—so you can demonstrate control effectiveness and keep sensitive data protected.
Organizations that trust Praetorian Secure
Defense • Healthcare • Manufacturing • Financial Services • Education
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Consultants
- LOW SPRS
- No SSP/POA&M
- Audit Anxiety
- DFARS Confusion
- Higher SPRS
- SSP/POA&M
- Auditor Ready
- DFARS Trained
Gap Assessment (SPRS-aligned)
Get a NIST 800-171 gap assessment aligned to DFARS and SPRS scoring, with a control-by-control review that pinpoints deficiencies and risk. You’ll receive a prioritized remediation roadmap to raise your SPRS score fast and accelerate CMMC readiness.
Consulting & Implementation
Hands-on NIST 800-171 / 800-53 consulting to select, tailor, and implement controls across on-prem and cloud environments. We develop policies, procedures, and technical hardening guidance to close gaps and prove compliance to auditors and customers.
SSP & POA&M Development
We build an auditor-ready System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) tailored to your scope, assets, and inherited controls. Clear ownership, timelines, and evidence mapping ensure DFARS/CMMC stakeholders accept your documentation.
Continuous Monitoring
Sustain NIST compliance with ongoing vulnerability management, patch cadence, log/alert reviews, and evidence collection. Quarterly maturity reviews and metrics keep your program aligned to CSF 2.0 outcomes and audit-ready year-round.
Authorization & Packages (RMF)
End-to-end RMF (NIST SP 800-37) support, including categorization, control selection, assessment, and ATO/authorization package preparation. We document control inheritance (e.g., cloud/FedRAMP), manage POA&Ms, and streamline re-authorization with repeatable artifacts.
Frameworks We Support
NIST SP 800-171
Defines the security requirements for protecting CUI in non-federal systems and is foundational for DFARS and CMMC readiness. We perform SPRS-aligned gap assessments, close technical/policy gaps, and deliver auditor-ready SSP/POA&M artifacts to help you win and keep DoD work.
- SPRS-aligned gap assessment & scoring
- Auditor-ready SSP and POA&M
- DFARS 252.204-7012 incident/reporting support
- Control implementation across on-prem & cloud
- Readiness walkthrough before assessment
NIST SP 800-53
Provides comprehensive security and privacy controls for federal information systems. We handle control selection/tailoring, 800-53A testing, and RMF (SP 800-37) package development to streamline authorization and reuse evidence across frameworks.
- FIPS-199 categorization & control baselines
- Tailoring, overlays, and inheritance mapping
- 800-53A assessments & evidence collection
- RMF package (A&A, POA&M, continuous monitoring)
- Mapping to 800-171/CMMC/CSF 2.0
NIST CSF 2.0
Outcome-driven and scalable, aligning cybersecurity to business risk. We baseline maturity, define target profiles, and build a 30/60/90 + 12-month roadmap with metrics so leadership can see progress and ROI.
- Current vs. target CSF 2.0 profiles
- Risk register & prioritized roadmap
- KPIs/KRIs & executive reporting
- Supply chain focus (SP 800-161)
- Quarterly maturity reviews
Adjacent frameworks and services
Accelerate compliance and reduce duplicate effort. We integrate CMMC readiness, third-party risk, and technical hardening with your NIST program to keep you audit-ready year-round.
Our Proven Process
- Identify – Perform NIST Pre Assessment(s) to understand where potential gaps in compliance reside
- Protect – Remediate gaps and implement defense-in-depth measures to guard critical data assets
- Detect – Employ an effective vulnerability management program for identifying potential threats to the environment
- Respond – Address deficiencies within the environment before it is too late
- Recover – Establish and implement an effective Disaster Recovery & Incident Response Plan
- Maintain – Monitor and Maintain your NIST compliance with our proven methodology
Deliverables & Outcomes
- Executive briefing and remediation roadmap (30/60/90 days)
- SSP and POA&M, auditor-ready
- Control mappings (800-171 ↔ 800-53 ↔ CMMC)
- Evidence repository checklist & sample artifacts
- SPRS scoring guidance (self-assessment)
- Policy set (scoped) and operating procedures
- Technology hardening recommendations (by control family)
Why Praetorian Secure
- Specialized in regulated industries (DoD supply chain, healthcare, manufacturing)
- Speed to value: fixed-fee packages and accelerated gap-to-remediation timelines
- Assessor-friendly artifacts and control evidence
- End-to-end support: from first gap assessment to ongoing monitoring
Who We Help
Pricing & Timelines (Typical Ranges)
- 800-171 Gap Assessment (SMB scope): 2–4 weeks
- SSP/POA&M Build-Out: 2–6 weeks (depending on scope & evidence readiness)
- CSF 2.0 Assessment & Roadmap: 3–6 weeks
- Continuous Monitoring: monthly cadence with quarterly maturity reviews
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NIST FAQ -
List of questions and answers relating to NIST Compliance.
What is the difference between NIST 800-171 and CMMC?
800-171 defines required security controls for protecting CUI; CMMC builds on 800-171 and adds maturity/process requirements and assessment/attestation for DoD contracts.
Do I need an SSP and POA&M?
Yes. DFARS and 800-171 expect an up-to-date System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) documenting implementation status and remediation steps.
How do you approach SPRS scoring?
We perform a control-by-control review, calculate the score transparently, and create a remediation plan to improve it prior to assessment.
Can you help with Supply Chain Risk Management?
Yes—our teams align with NIST SP 800-161 to identify critical suppliers, evaluate inherited controls, and document SCRM practice.
What's included in ongoing monitoring?
Vulnerability scanning cadence, remediation tracking, log/alert reviews, evidence collection, and quarterly maturity checkpoints.
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