WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE TRULY SECURE? Being secure is more than installing the latest tool or technology, adequate training, complying with the latest regulations, or achieving a high Security scores.
The reality is being truly secure is different in every organization - forcing predefined security solutions or canned methods into an organization is a recipe for failure. At Northramp, we understand that truly effective cybersecurity strikes a delicate balance of securing an organization’s data while not hindering the effectiveness of the organization. We provide instead a range of highly tailored cybersecurity capabilities designed to meet our client’s specific and evolving cybersecurity landscapes.
security Program Management
Northramp helps organizations develop and mature cybersecurity programs. Taking a holistic view and ensuring cybersecurity doesn’t impact the organization’s overall mission, we tailor cybersecurity programs to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with emerging requirements. Services Include:
Strategic Security Planning
Security Tools Assessment and Planning
Security Program Development
Security Process Improvement
Risk Management
Northramp helps organizations effectively diagnose their enterprise and system-specific risks and determine strategies for mitigation. We leverage industry best practices and methodologies including the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800 series and the NIST Risk Management Framework. Services Include:
Assessment & Authorization
Vulnerability Management
Risk Mitigation
Incident Response
Privacy Program Support
Northramp provides organizations with comprehensive privacy support to develop and further mature their privacy programs. We tailor privacy programs to their needs by analyzing the current state and then recommending and implementing best practices. This ensures compliance with federal, state, and global privacy requirements. Services include:
Privacy Program Maturity Assessment
Privacy Compliance Documentation
Privacy Breach Response
Privacy Tabletop Exercises and Training
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Program Support
Northramp advises and supports CUI Program Managers and CUI Senior Agency Officials (SAOs) to help establish and deliver successful CUI Programs. Northramp’s support is grounded in our ability to implement efficient, effective, and compliant CUI programs based on a combination of experience and insight into how other agencies are addressing CUI requirements. Services Include:
CUI Process Establishment (e.g. Challenge, Waiver, Self-Inspection, Incident Management)
CUI IT System Implementation
CUI Training Course Creation
CUI Program Leadership Advisory
Northramp’s support focuses on extensive client-driven flexibility to address continuing evolution of related NARA policies.
Independent Assessments
Northramp helps organizations independently verify and validate their organizational and system-specific security posture. We conduct independent security assessments as part of the traditional SA&A process or as stand alone, independent projects. Services include:
Security Test & Evaluation
Verification & Validation
Security Program Gap Analysis
Penetration Testing
High Value Asset (HVA) Program Support
HVA systems require a different risk-based approach to successfully secure then a typical controls-based approach. Our HVA support provides a threat agnostic, compliant, and effective HVA programmatic approach to clients. Northramp staff are authorized by DHS CISA to conduct HVA Assessments in HVA Assessment Lead, HVA Technical Lead, and HVA Operator / Penetration Tester roles on Tier 2 and Tier 3 HVA systems. Our services include:
HVA Program Establishment and Advisory
HVA System Assessments including Penetration Testing
HVA Security Control Interpretation and Implementation
