Monarch ISC is proud to be a part of protecting our great nation from its many adversaries. As a CMMC Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO), we are authorized by CyberAB.org to support the Department of Defense (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) regulation. We conduct Certification Assessments to evaluate Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors’ conformance with CMMC cybersecurity practice requirements designed to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI) entrusted to DIB companies in the DoD supply chain.
As your chosen C3PAO, we dedicate ourselves to ensuring our process is careful, thorough, and professional. Our collaborative approach includes clear communication, timely scheduling, and a well-orchestrated assessment of your CMMC environment concluding with your 3-year CMMC Certificate.
Monarch leverages our proprietary web application, Security Catapult®, to assess your organization’s compliance with the 110 practices detailed in NIST Special Publication 800-171, and identify any gaps in your current CMMC program. These same 110 practices entirely comprise CMMC Level 2 requirements for Organizations Seeking Certification (OSC) that manage Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). By using Security Catapult, we streamline and accelerate the path to certification.
Using the intuitive features of Monarch ISC’s Security Catapult® during your Readiness Assessment, you effortlessly create a tailored plan detailing required tasks, necessary resources, milestones, and completion dates that form your unique PoAM. Security Catapult ® links each PoAM item directly to its CMMC requirement. This tactical roadmap ensures your organization stays on track to meet compliance and strengthen cybersecurity. The Security Catapult® ensures your organization does not waste resources on certification assessments without being fully prepared.
Once your organization has corrected any deficiencies noted during your Readiness Assessment, it’s time to schedule your Certification Assessment. Our experienced team guides you through the careful process of achieving CMMC Certification. We schedule on-site visits as required and participate remotely whenever possible. Our goal is to minimize the stress on your staff, be as expedient as possible, and use online tools to conduct the highest quality CMMC Assessment.
Risk Management is our core business pursuit. During a Monarch Risk Assessment, a seasoned Senior Advisor thoroughly examines your organization’s cybersecurity posture for any chosen perspective from organization-wide to specific systems and processes. We carefully analyze the systems, processes, and current controls in-scope to identify vulnerabilities, determine the likelihood of exploitation, and assess them according to industry standard risk measures. We then provide clear recommendations to effectively reduce risk to align with your organization’s risk appetite.
Monarch ISC’s Policies & Plans are in force with leading financial institutions, healthcare facilities and DoD contractors. To say our programs are “rock-solid” is a modest assessment
Monarch creates a customized IRP for your organization. Once the plan is approved by executive management, a tabletop Incident Response Test assesses the efficacy of the IRP, and the Incident Response Team’s performance. Our comprehensive report recommends action items and plan improvements to guide your organization to continued improvement in confidently managing inevitable security incidents.
Used in conjunction with an organization’s Business Continuity and other crisis management plans, the DR Plan helps ensure your business is resilient to adverse events with minimal impact to your critical operations.
Cybersecurity isn’t an “IT problem.” It’s a beneficial component of your core business strategy. Like any part of your core strategy, doing it right involves operational and cultural changes, some requiring budget and significant effort. Once integrated, cybersecurity practices provide consistency, predictability, and resilience to inevitable adverse events.
A Penetration Test, commonly known as a Pentest, is a simulated cyberattack designed to rigorously assess the strength of your network’s security defenses. This controlled exercise identifies vulnerabilities, tests your system’s response to threats, and provides critical insights into how well your security measures can withstand real-world cyberattacks.
Monarch ISC professionals deliver the most effective Cybersecurity Awareness Training available. Our training helps your people to embrace their critical role in defending your organization from harm. Monarch’s live, instructor-led training sessions will strengthen your entire organization, from the cubicle to the board room.
Your risk management team may lack the time, resources, or expertise to thoroughly assess the security posture of all your subcontractors and vendors. That’s where Monarch ISC steps in. We conduct comprehensive evaluations, ensuring your vendor partners meet your security standards, so your team can focus on your core business operations.
Not ready for CMMC? Not sure where to start? For over 30 years, Monarch ISC experts have prepared audits and assessments for financial institutions and healthcare organizations. We bring this same level of experience and cybersecurity mastery to the defense industry.
A feature of our longstanding client relationships is our ability to break down complex challenges into clear, straightforward strategies. You’ll understand precisely what is required to meet each objective. And, you’ll be better prepared to respond to your assessor’s queries and ensure your documentation is ready.
We won’t be able to be your assessor, but we will be at the table with you.
At Monarch ISC, we assess your cybersecurity challenges, develop trusted strategies, and implement solutions efficiently. We help secure your business and ensure readiness against cybersecurity threats and CMMC audits with minimal operational disruption.
