03 · Assurance

Assess once. Evidence many.

Independent assessments mapped through the Secure Controls Framework, so a single engagement evidences multiple standards at once. Fewer audits, less repetition and lower cost, plus readiness, exercises and remediation support.

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Assurance that stays current.An assessment is a snapshot; your controls aren’t. Evidence, findings and remediation live in Sanctum™ between assessments and are continuously monitored, so your position is current every day, not once a year.

What’s included

SCF-mapped assessment

One AI-augmented independent assessment, mapped through the Secure Controls Framework to the standards that apply to you, such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS and MPA Best Practices. Assessed once, you see your position against every requirement in a single view.

Compliance readiness

Preparation for ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, HIPAA and PCI DSS certification or audit.

MPA Best Practice and TPN assessments

Site and cloud security assessments for the Trusted Partner Network.

NCBA Committed to Security

Assessments for the NCBA program.

Cloud and site security assessments

Independent review of cloud environments and physical sites against recognized controls.

Tabletop exercises

Scenario-based exercises that test how leadership and technical teams respond to a cyber incident, with an independent assessment of readiness and clear improvement actions.

Third-party and supplier assessments

Independent assessment of the security of vendors and partners.

Managed remediation

Hands-on support to close gaps and findings identified in assessments.

Cyber insurance readiness

Evidence of controls to support cover and renewals.

Formal certifications and attestations such as ISO 27001 certification, SOC 2 reports and PCI DSS compliance are issued by accredited auditors and QSAs, and TPN follows its own assessment process. An SCF-mapped assessment prepares you for them and evidences your position across standards; it doesn’t replace them.

Frequently asked questions

Does an SCF-mapped assessment replace ISO 27001 certification or a SOC 2 report?

No. Formal certifications and attestations are issued by accredited auditors and QSAs. An SCF-mapped assessment shows your position against every applicable standard in one view and prepares you for those audits, so there are fewer surprises and less duplicated effort.

Which standards can one assessment cover?

Through the Secure Controls Framework, a single assessment can be mapped to the standards that apply to you, such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS and MPA Best Practices.

Do you deliver TPN assessments?

Yes. We deliver site and cloud security assessments for the Trusted Partner Network, which follows its own assessment process, and our assessor practice goes back to the program’s origins.

How long does an assessment take?

It depends on scope, the number of sites and the frameworks involved, and we agree the timeline up front. As an example, an NCBA Committed to Security assessment typically takes 2 to 3 weeks.

What happens after the assessment?

Findings and evidence stay in Sanctum™, where remediation is tracked and controls are monitored between assessments. If you need hands-on help closing gaps, managed remediation is available.

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