StateRAMP Announces CJIS Overlay for Improved Compliance

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 To help limit compliance costs and support local adoption of stringent cybersecurity measures, the StateRAMP organization has announced that it is moving forward with a plan to map the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) framework into StateRAMP. 

What does this mean for CSPs at the state level? So far, we don’t know much, but it could have big implications for agencies covering local and state law enforcement.

 

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Certifications, Compliance Cartography, and Unified Approaches to Compliance Management

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Compliance Cartography offers a comprehensive compliance consultancy service designed to simplify and streamline the complex landscape of regulatory requirements. We provide organizations with a “map” to navigate through various compliance frameworks, such as FedRAMP, PCI DSS, CMMC, HIPAA, and more.

We integrate automation and advanced tools to assess, manage, and monitor compliance risks effectively. We offer features like auto-mapping between standards, real-time compliance status updates, and customizable solutions tailored to specific organizational needs. The services offered by Compliance Cartography are particularly valuable for businesses aiming to reduce risks, enhance governance, and achieve regulatory excellence without unnecessary complexity.

Compliance Cartography’s service of providing unified compliance management has become a critical focus of modern security because it helps organizations adhere to multiple industry standards and regulations–a situation that is more common than one might think. For business and technology decision-makers, understanding the intricacies of compliance is crucial to keep their organizations compliant, agile, and within budget.

We will discuss key certifications such as GDPR, CMMC, FedRAMP, SOC 2, HIPAA, and PCI DSS and examine how specialized partners can streamline compliance efforts, reduce costs, and enhance overall security towards regulatory compliance consulting in the field of cyber security.

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How CMMC Maps Onto Other Security Frameworks

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CMMC is already a comprehensive framework that the DoD uses to secure its digital supply chain. The maturity model includes three levels corresponding to the increasingly deep incorporation of NIST controls targeting the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), specifically from Special Publications 800-171 and 800-172. 

Organizations meeting CMMC requirements, therefore, meet the standards required to provide IT services to defense agencies. However, businesses that work with the DoD most likely work with other companies in other industries–thus necessitating that they meet different requirements in other frameworks. 

It’s critical then that these organizations can map their security controls and policies across multiple regulations and frameworks. Fortunately, CMMC can serve as a solid foundation for these efforts. 

Take the guesswork out of control mapping with the automation of Continuum GRC.

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