Manufacturing operations face intense competitive pressures, increasingly complex supply chains, and strict compliance requirements like CMMC and ITAR...
Manufacturing operations face intense competitive pressures, increasingly complex supply chains, and strict compliance requirements like CMMC and ITAR...
Cybersecurity affects every facet of your organization. Often an organization’s exposure to the complexities of cybersecurity occurs when a regulatory body or client insists that your level of cybersecurity matches theirs in the supply chain. We have deep experience in securing our clients’ IT environments so they can meet these expectations. This not only provides your organization with the confidence to address your client’s security questions but importantly prepares your organization for any of the many compliance audits that may occur.
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THE HEALTH INFORMATION TRUST ALLIANCE COMMON SECURITY FRAMEWORK (HITRUST CSF)
TheHITRUST CSF is a risk management and compliance framework designed to help organizations from all sectors, especially healthcare, effectively manage data, information risk, and compliance. HITRUST is a non-profit organization that maintains the HITRUST CSF and the HITRUST Assurance Program.
THE HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996
HIPAA aimed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the nationwide healthcare system. A large part of HIPAA deals with the handling of personal health information (PHI). The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requires that HIPAA-covered entities enter into business associate agreements (BAAs) with any third party that handles PHI.
Is your PHI encrypted?
Are your access controls secure?
We will help you reach HIPAA compliance so you can be sure your health data is safe–and avoid being in violation and paying steep fines.
Navigate CMMC 2.0 Compliance with Expert Guidance & confidence
Meet Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements, protect sensitive data, and open doors to valuable contracts—all with trusted, step-by-step support
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) ensures that organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) meet strict cybersecurity standards. Whether you’re a prime contractor, subcontractor, or part of the broader Defense Industrial Base, achieving CMMC compliance is essential to securing and maintaining DoD contracts. At Right Hand Technology Group, we help you understand evolving requirements, close security gaps, and position your business for ongoing success in the government sector.
Why CMMC Compliance Matters
Secure Access to DoD Contracts: Compliance is a prerequisite for bidding on and retaining government contracts.
Enhanced Cybersecurity Posture: Strengthen your defenses, protect sensitive data, and reduce the risk of costly breaches.
Reputation & Trust: Demonstrate maturity and reliability to partners, clients, and auditors in a competitive marketplace.
Forward-Looking Strategy: Be prepared for future CMMC updates, ensuring long-term compliance and resiliency.
Why Do I Need to Be CMMC Compliant?
For manufacturers involved in DoD supply chains, CMMC is more than just a requirement; it's a competitive advantage. Achieving compliance signals that your company is secure, reliable, and ready to meet the stringent demands of government contracts. Beyond the DoD, many prime contractors now require CMMC certification from their partners, making it essential for maintaining and growing your business relationships. Don't let non-compliance put your contracts-and reputation-at risk.
Our CMMC Compliance Services
Navigating the path to CMMC compliance can be complex, but our team of experts is here to guide you every step of the way. Here's how we help manufacturing companies like yours achieve compliance:
CMMC Gap Assessments:
Identify where your current controls and practices fall short of CMMC requirements, providing a clear starting point.
Remediation Planning & Implementation:
Create and execute a tailored roadmap to address identified gaps—implementing policies, controls, and technologies aligned with CMMC standards.
Documentation & Policy Development:
Develop or refine policies, procedures, and training programs that support sustainable compliance and maintain readiness for audits.
Ongoing Compliance Management:
Stay compliant even as requirements evolve. We provide continuous support, periodic reviews, and strategic updates to keep you on track.
3 Levels of CMMC
The level of the CMMC certificate is dependent upon the type and nature of information that flows down from your prime contractor. There are three levels of CMMC that range from basic cybersecurity hygiene to advanced/progressive cybersecurity hygiene. Each level has its own set of controls observed in a CMMC audit. The three levels of CMMC best practices are:
Level 1
Foundational
Basic safeguards for organizations handling Federal Contract Information (FCI).
Level 2
Advanced
More comprehensive controls for businesses working with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) data.
Level 3
Expert
The highest level of protection for those managing the most sensitive DoD information.
Don't Wait until it's too late. Take action today!
Book a Free 15-Minute Consultation: Speak directly with our CMMC experts to discuss your unique needs, receive tailored advice, and understand the next steps in your compliance journey.
Register for Our Upcoming Webinar: Join our monthly live webinar featuring a certified CMMC Assessor. Learn insider tips, common pitfalls to avoid, and get updates on the latest CMMC developments. This event is designed specifically for C-level executives who need to stay informed and make strategic decisions.
At Right Hand, we understand what it takes for companies doing work within a defense industry supply chain to become DFARS compliant. We will help you reach compliance and prepare your organization for an audit.
Achieve DFARS compliance
At Right Hand, we understand what it takes for companies doing work within a defense industry supply chain to become DFARS compliant. We will help you reach compliance and prepare your organization for an audit.
Who Must Comply?
Department of Defense (DOD) contractors, as well as all suppliers at all tiers along the supply chain, will be required to be DFARS certified. The level of the DFARS compliance is dependent upon the type and nature of information that flows down from your prime contractor.
HOW WE HELP
We make every effort to understand your business–where you’re going and where you want to be.
We protect your data, your customers, your reputation, and your bottom line. You’re safe in our hands.
1
REVIEW
We review your business strategy and objectives to determine the bestcourse of action.
2
ANSWER
We answer all your questions and help you understand practices for DFARS and all the fine print in your contract.
3
ANALYZE
We’ll do a gap analysis of the controls and procedures relevant to the protection of controlled unclassified information (CUI).
4
FORMULATE
We formulate a roadmap or POAM (Plan of Action and Milestones) that will get you in compliance and prepare you for an impromptu audit.
We Can Help!
Right Hand Technology Group is CompTIA Security Trustmark+™ certified and has been ranked as one of the top Managed Service Providers in the world. Our experienced staff of Cybersecurity Professionals and Security Engineers have been working with various industries on cybersecurity for more than 20 years.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce, builds the NIST CSF Framework. The framework integrates industry standards and best practices to help a broad range of organizations manage and reduce their cybersecurity risks. NIST CSF also enables businesses to respond to and recover from cybersecurity incidents, analyze the root causes of any problems, and consider ways to make improvements.
Who Must Comply?
The NIST CSF Framework is voluntary. It gives your business an outline of best practices to help you decide where to focus your time and money for cybersecurity protectio
We will guide you through the 5 core areas of NIST to ensure you are compliant:
1
IDENTIFY
First, the areas of your environment that need protection must be identified, including equipment, devices, systems, data, and people. We do a robust inventory of all your assets—from IT workstations and servers to supply chain and vendor screening. This enables us to create a baseline for what normal conduct looks like on the asset and on the networks where they reside. The key components we identify are asset management, the business environment, governance, risk assessment, risk management strategy, and supply chain risk management.
2
Protect
Once we identify and classify your assets, we’ll show you how you can safeguard them from internal and external cyber threats. Protection includes the following areas:
Identity management, authentication, and access control
Staff awareness and training
Data security
Information protection
Organizational resources protection
Protective technology
3
DETECT
Next, detecting any red flags in your cyber environment is critical. Key factors of “detect” include the following:
Ensuring anomalies and events are discovered in a timely manner and that you understand their potential impact
Implementing and maintaining security-continuous-observation capabilities to monitor cybersecurity events and ensure protective measures are in place and working
4
RESPOND
To contain a cybersecurity incident, response must be swift and efficient. This will ensure downtime is minimized and productivity is not delayed. We’ll help you develop a response strategy so that you know what steps to take in the event of an attack. The core elements of “respond” include the following:
Ensuring a response planning process is executed during and after an incident
Managing communications during and after an event with internal and external stakeholders, along with law enforcement
Conducting analysis to ensure effective response and support recovery activities, including forensic analysis
Performing mitigation procedures to prevent expansion of an event and to bring resolution
Implementing system improvements based on lessons learned.
5
Recover
Finally, this function restores any capabilities or services impaired by a cybersecurity incident and puts in place a maintenance plan to future-proof the system. A recovery strategy includes the following:
Implementing recovery planning processes and procedures to restore systems and/or assets to normalcy, including creating backups and establishing new systems
Implementing improvements based on lessons learned
Coordinating internal and external communications to repair any reputational damage and re-establish good will
Developing and implementing appropriate activities to maintain plans for resilience
Here’s how we help you prepare for a NIST CSF report:
Level 1
Here’s how we help you prepare for a NIST CSF report:
Level 2
We answer all your questions and help you understand the cybersecurity practices for NIST CSF and all the bureaucratic fine print in your contract.
Level 3
We’ll do a gap analysis to identify gaps in controls and procedures relevant to the protection of controlled unclassified information (CUI).
Level 4
We formulate a roadmap that charts the initiatives and timeline necessary to mature your processes and procedures. This POAM (Plan of Action and Milestones) will get you in compliance and prepare you for an impromptu audit.
We Can Help!
Right Hand Technology Group is CompTIA Security Trustmark+™ certified and has been ranked as one of the top Managed Service Providers in the world. Our experienced staff of Cybersecurity Professionals and Security Engineers have been working with various industries on cybersecurity for more than 20 years.
SOC is a suite of reports from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) that CPA firms can issue in connection with system-level controls at a service organization. SOC 2 reports on various organizational controls related to the five categories of the Trust Services Criteria (TSC): Security, Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity, and Privacy.
Who Must Comply?
If your organization stores or transmits potentially sensitive data on behalf of clients, earning SOC 2 certification (SOC 2 Type I or Type 2 Reports) is an important step–both legally and competitively. The types of organizations that should comply include SaaS providers; companies that provide business intelligence and analytics; businesses that oversee, facilitate, or consult with finances or accounting practices; cloud service providers; and those that store client information in the cloud.
5 TSC categories each cover a set of internal controls relevant to important aspects of your information security program:
The level of the CMMC certificate is dependent upon the type and nature of information that flows down from your prime contractor. There are three levels of CMMC that range from basic cybersecurity hygiene to advanced/progressive cybersecurity hygiene. Each level has its own set of controls observed in a CMMC audit. The three levels of CMMC best practices are:
1
Security
The Security Category (also known as “common criteria”) refers to the protection of information throughout its lifecycle. This is the only category that is required. Security controls are established to protect against unauthorized access, unauthorized disclosure, or damage to systems that could compromise the availability, integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of information or systems.
2
Availability
The Availability Category considers controls that demonstrate the system is available for operation and use as committed or agreed upon. Consider this criteria if your customers must demonstrate that their systems are available at all times. Availability does not set a minimum acceptable performance level but addresses whether systems include controls to support accessibility for operation, monitoring, and maintenance. Examples include sufficient data backups and disaster recovery plans.
3
Confidentiality
The Confidentiality Category requires companies to demonstrate that data classified as confidential is protected. Confidentiality applies to various types of sensitive data such as personal information, trade secrets and intellectual property. Controls for Confidentiality include encryption and identity, along with access management. This category should be considered if you are storing sensitive information that is protected by Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) or if your customers have requirements to delete data that is obsolete.
4
Integrity
The Processing Integrity Category focuses on ensuring that a system process is complete, accurate, timely, and authorized. It addresses whether systems achieve their purpose and perform their intended functions in an unimpaired manner, free from error, delay, omission, and unauthorized or inadvertent manipulation. This category should be considered if your customers are executing critical operational tasks on your systems such as data or financial processing. Because of the number of systems used by an entity, Processing Integrity is usually addressed only at the system or functional level.
5
Privacy
The Privacy Category aims to show that personal information is collected, used, retained, disclosed, and disposed of properly. Although similar to Confidentiality, Privacy refers specifically to Personally Identifiable Information (PII) that your organization collects from customers. It also verifies that appropriate parties have access to the information and what can be done with it. Controls for Privacy include privacy policies and consent management mechanisms. Consider this category if your customers are storing PII such as health records, payment card information, social security numbers, or birthdays.
HERE’S HOW WE WILL HELP YOU PREPARE FOR AN SOC 2 REPORT:
Level 1
We’ll answer all your questions and help you understand the cybersecurity practices for SOC 2 and all the bureaucratic fine print in your contract.
Level 2
We’ll do a gap analysis to identify gaps in controls and procedures relevant to the Trust Services Criteria (TSC).
Level 3
We’ll formulate a roadmap that charts the initiatives and timeline necessary to mature your processes and procedures.
We Can Help!
Right Hand Technology Group is CompTIA Security Trustmark+™ certified and has been ranked as one of the top Managed Service Providers in the world. Our experienced staff of Cybersecurity Professionals and Security Engineers have been working with various industries on cybersecurity for more than 20 years.
PCI DSS designs a set of security standards to ensure that all companies accepting, processing, storing, or transmitting credit card information maintain a secure environment. The major payment card brands (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and JCB) established the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), an independent organization, to administer and manage this framework.
Who Must Comply?
The PCI DSS applies to ANY organization, regardless of size or number of transactions, that accepts, transmits or stores any cardholder data.
PCI DSS may be just a part of your business. We’ll help you determine your compliance scope, protecting you from risks, and saving you time and money. We make the process simple and easy for you!
PCI DSS COMPLIANCE LEVELS
Compliance is divided into four levels that are based on the annual number of credit or debit card transactions a business processes. The classification level determines what an organization needs to do to remain compliant:
Level 1
Merchants processing more than six million real-world credit or debit card transactions annually. An internal audit must be done yearly. Furthermore, every quarter, a PCI scan must be performed by an Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV).
Level 2
Merchants processing between one and six million real-world credit or debit card transactions annually. An assessment must be done yearly using a Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ). A quarterly PCI scan may be required as well.
Level 3
Merchants process between 20,000 and one million e-commerce transactions annually. A yearly assessment using the relevant SAQ must be completed, and a quarterly PCI scan may be required.
Level 4
Merchants processing fewer than 20,000 e-commerce transactions annually, or those that process up to one million real-world transactions. A yearly assessment using the relevant SAQ must be completed, and a quarterly PCI scan may be required.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PCI DSS LEVELS
The PCI SSC has 12 requirements for handling cardholder data and maintaining a secure network. Distributed between six broader goals, all are necessary for an organization to become compliant:
1
Secure Network
Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data.
Do not use vendor-supplied defaults for system passwords.
2
SECURE CARDHOLDER DATA
Protect stored cardholder data.
Encrypt transmission of cardholder data across public networks.
3
VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT
Use and regularly update anti-virus software or programs.
Develop and maintain secure systems and applications.
4
ACCESS CONTROL
Restrict access to cardholder data based on business need-to-know.
Assign a unique ID to every person with computer access.
Restrict physical access to cardholder data.
5
MONITORING & TESTING
Track and monitor access to network resources and cardholder data.
Regularly test security systems and processes.
6
INFORMATION SECURITY
Maintain a policy addressing information security for all personnel.
HOW WE HELP
We make every effort to understand your business–where you’re going and where you want to be. We protect your data, your customers, your reputation, and your bottom line. You’re safe in our hands.
1
We’ll help you determine where account data utilized, and which systems and networks are in scope for PCI DSS.
2
We’ll do a gap analysis to identify gaps and deficiencies in your PCI DSS alignments.
3
We formulate a roadmap that that outlines what steps need to be taken.
4
We’ll even represent you during the audit–and help you stay in compliance year after year.
We Can Help!
Right Hand Technology Group is CompTIA Security Trustmark+™ certified and has been ranked as one of the top Managed Service Providers in the world. Our experienced staff of Cybersecurity Professionals and Security Engineers have been working with various industries on cybersecurity for more than 20 years.
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION, SERIES 27001
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ISO 27001 is a set of standards and requirements for an information security management system (ISMS). This model provides a framework for how organizations manage their data, proving they have an effective, working ISMS in place. ISO 27001 ensures security across a number of assets, including financial information, employee data, intellectual property, and third-party data.
ISO 27001 FOCUSES ON ENSURING THREE KEY ASPECTS OF DATA PROTECTION:
Confidentiality – Only authorized users have access to the data Integrity – Information is complete, accurate, and protected from corruption Availability – Information is accessible and usable only to authorized users
Right Hand will help you apply the ISO 27001 standard effectively and economically–giving your customers and partners the confidence that their data is safe.
ISO 27001 has 10 Management System Clauses The following clauses support the implementation and maintenance of an ISMS:
1
Scope
Determining what percentage of your business needs ISO 27001 compliance.
2
Normative references
A helpful list of reference control objectives and controls by which ISO 27001 requirements can be met.
3
Terms & definitions
Includes a wide range of common or technical terms and definitions regarding security and resilience.
4
Context
The internal and external issues that define how your organization operates, and the achievement of ISMS objectives such as confirming interested parties and scope.
5
Leadership
How top management will support the ISMS by creating roles and measures to implement and monitor it such as developing an information security policy.
6
Planning & risk
How your organization creates actions to address risks and opportunities, and how you plan to respond to them, including setting information security objectives.
7
Support
Securing a competent business continuity team, equipped with the right infrastructure, resources, and people to manage and maintain the ISMS.
8
Operations
How the plans and processes will be executed as you work through potential business threats and hazards, creating a wide range of continuity management details.
9
Performance
How the organization will monitor, measure, analyze, and evaluate the ISMS, ensuring your stay fully compliant with the ISO 27001 standard.
10
Improvement
Corrective action and continual improvements are an important part of maintaining your ISO 27001 certification.
HOW WE HELP
Here’s how we can help prepare you for ISO 27001 certification:
1
We answer your questions, identify your objectives, and review the compliance alignments.
2
We’ll do a gap analysis to identify gaps and deficiencies in your ISO 27001 alignments.
3
We’ll create a roadmap that outlines what steps need to be taken.
4
Certification is valid for three years, but we’ll help you maintain your system throughout that period.
We Can Help!
Right Hand Technology Group is CompTIA Security Trustmark+™ certified and has been ranked as one of the top Managed Service Providers in the world. Our experienced staff of Cybersecurity Professionals and Security Engineers have been working with various industries on cybersecurity for more than 20 years.
With rapidly changing regulations, maintaining compliance isn’t just a box to check—it’s essential for protecting your business, customers, and reputation. From CMMC and HIPAA to FTC Safeguards and beyond, we help businesses understand their obligations, implement effective controls, and stay ahead of evolving compliance requirements.
Key Compliance Areas We Support:
1
CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification)
For businesses in the DoD supply chain seeking to secure contracts and meet defense standards.
2
HIPAA (Healthcare)
Ensuring the privacy and security of sensitive patient data in the healthcare sector.
3
FTC Safeguards (Financial)
Protecting consumer financial data and meeting regulatory expectations for data security.
4
Other Industry-Specific Regulations
We adapt our approach to a range of compliance frameworks, reducing risk and building trust.
Case Study : How One Manufacturer’s SPRS Score Improved by 156 Points by Partnering with Right Hand Technology Group
After working with Right Hand Technology Group, a mid-sized manufacturer successfully navigated the CMMC process, reduced their risk exposure, and secured crucial government contracts.
THE HEALTH INFORMATION TRUST ALLIANCE COMMON SECURITY FRAMEWORK (HITRUST CSF)
TheHITRUST CSF is a risk management and compliance framework designed to help organizations from all sectors, especially healthcare, effectively manage data, information risk, and compliance. HITRUST is a non-profit organization that maintains the HITRUST CSF and the HITRUST Assurance Program.
THE HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996
HIPAA aimed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the nationwide healthcare system. A large part of HIPAA deals with the handling of personal health information (PHI). The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requires that HIPAA-covered entities enter into business associate agreements (BAAs) with any third party that handles PHI.
Is your PHI encrypted?
Are your access controls secure?
We will help you reach HIPAA compliance so you can be sure your health data is safe–and avoid being in violation and paying steep fines.
CMMC Compliance: Your Roadmap to Secure DoD Contracts & Stronger Cybersecurity
Navigate CMMC 2.0 Compliance with Expert Guidance & confidence
Meet Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements, protect sensitive data, and open doors to valuable contracts—all with trusted, step-by-step support
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) ensures that organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) meet strict cybersecurity standards. Whether you’re a prime contractor, subcontractor, or part of the broader Defense Industrial Base, achieving CMMC compliance is essential to securing and maintaining DoD contracts. At Right Hand Technology Group, we help you understand evolving requirements, close security gaps, and position your business for ongoing success in the government sector.
Why CMMC Compliance Matters
Secure Access to DoD Contracts: Compliance is a prerequisite for bidding on and retaining government contracts.
Enhanced Cybersecurity Posture: Strengthen your defenses, protect sensitive data, and reduce the risk of costly breaches.
Reputation & Trust: Demonstrate maturity and reliability to partners, clients, and auditors in a competitive marketplace.
Forward-Looking Strategy: Be prepared for future CMMC updates, ensuring long-term compliance and resiliency.
Why Do I Need to Be CMMC Compliant?
For manufacturers involved in DoD supply chains, CMMC is more than just a requirement; it's a competitive advantage. Achieving compliance signals that your company is secure, reliable, and ready to meet the stringent demands of government contracts. Beyond the DoD, many prime contractors now require CMMC certification from their partners, making it essential for maintaining and growing your business relationships. Don't let non-compliance put your contracts-and reputation-at risk.
Our CMMC Compliance Services
Navigating the path to CMMC compliance can be complex, but our team of experts is here to guide you every step of the way. Here's how we help manufacturing companies like yours achieve compliance:
CMMC Gap Assessments:
Identify where your current controls and practices fall short of CMMC requirements, providing a clear starting point.
Remediation Planning & Implementation:
Create and execute a tailored roadmap to address identified gaps—implementing policies, controls, and technologies aligned with CMMC standards.
Documentation & Policy Development:
Develop or refine policies, procedures, and training programs that support sustainable compliance and maintain readiness for audits.
Ongoing Compliance Management:
Stay compliant even as requirements evolve. We provide continuous support, periodic reviews, and strategic updates to keep you on track.
3 Levels of CMMC
The level of the CMMC certificate is dependent upon the type and nature of information that flows down from your prime contractor. There are three levels of CMMC that range from basic cybersecurity hygiene to advanced/progressive cybersecurity hygiene. Each level has its own set of controls observed in a CMMC audit. The three levels of CMMC best practices are:
Level 1
Foundational
Basic safeguards for organizations handling Federal Contract Information (FCI).
Level 2
Advanced
More comprehensive controls for businesses working with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) data.
Level 3
Expert
The highest level of protection for those managing the most sensitive DoD information.
Don't Wait until it's too late. Take action today!
Book a Free 15-Minute Consultation: Speak directly with our CMMC experts to discuss your unique needs, receive tailored advice, and understand the next steps in your compliance journey.
Register for Our Upcoming Webinar: Join our monthly live webinar featuring a certified CMMC Assessor. Learn insider tips, common pitfalls to avoid, and get updates on the latest CMMC developments. This event is designed specifically for C-level executives who need to stay informed and make strategic decisions.
At Right Hand, we understand what it takes for companies doing work within a defense industry supply chain to become DFARS compliant. We will help you reach compliance and prepare your organization for an audit.
Achieve DFARS compliance
At Right Hand, we understand what it takes for companies doing work within a defense industry supply chain to become DFARS compliant. We will help you reach compliance and prepare your organization for an audit.
Who Must Comply?
Department of Defense (DOD) contractors, as well as all suppliers at all tiers along the supply chain, will be required to be DFARS certified. The level of the DFARS compliance is dependent upon the type and nature of information that flows down from your prime contractor.
HOW WE HELP
We make every effort to understand your business–where you’re going and where you want to be.
We protect your data, your customers, your reputation, and your bottom line. You’re safe in our hands.
1
REVIEW
We review your business strategy and objectives to determine the bestcourse of action.
2
ANSWER
We answer all your questions and help you understand practices for DFARS and all the fine print in your contract.
3
ANALYZE
We’ll do a gap analysis of the controls and procedures relevant to the protection of controlled unclassified information (CUI).
4
FORMULATE
We formulate a roadmap or POAM (Plan of Action and Milestones) that will get you in compliance and prepare you for an impromptu audit.
We Can Help!
Right Hand Technology Group is CompTIA Security Trustmark+™ certified and has been ranked as one of the top Managed Service Providers in the world. Our experienced staff of Cybersecurity Professionals and Security Engineers have been working with various industries on cybersecurity for more than 20 years.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce, builds the NIST CSF Framework. The framework integrates industry standards and best practices to help a broad range of organizations manage and reduce their cybersecurity risks. NIST CSF also enables businesses to respond to and recover from cybersecurity incidents, analyze the root causes of any problems, and consider ways to make improvements.
Who Must Comply?
The NIST CSF Framework is voluntary. It gives your business an outline of best practices to help you decide where to focus your time and money for cybersecurity protectio
We will guide you through the 5 core areas of NIST to ensure you are compliant:
1
IDENTIFY
First, the areas of your environment that need protection must be identified, including equipment, devices, systems, data, and people. We do a robust inventory of all your assets—from IT workstations and servers to supply chain and vendor screening. This enables us to create a baseline for what normal conduct looks like on the asset and on the networks where they reside. The key components we identify are asset management, the business environment, governance, risk assessment, risk management strategy, and supply chain risk management.
2
Protect
Once we identify and classify your assets, we’ll show you how you can safeguard them from internal and external cyber threats. Protection includes the following areas:
Identity management, authentication, and access control
Staff awareness and training
Data security
Information protection
Organizational resources protection
Protective technology
3
DETECT
Next, detecting any red flags in your cyber environment is critical. Key factors of “detect” include the following:
Ensuring anomalies and events are discovered in a timely manner and that you understand their potential impact
Implementing and maintaining security-continuous-observation capabilities to monitor cybersecurity events and ensure protective measures are in place and working
4
RESPOND
To contain a cybersecurity incident, response must be swift and efficient. This will ensure downtime is minimized and productivity is not delayed. We’ll help you develop a response strategy so that you know what steps to take in the event of an attack. The core elements of “respond” include the following:
Ensuring a response planning process is executed during and after an incident
Managing communications during and after an event with internal and external stakeholders, along with law enforcement
Conducting analysis to ensure effective response and support recovery activities, including forensic analysis
Performing mitigation procedures to prevent expansion of an event and to bring resolution
Implementing system improvements based on lessons learned.
5
Recover
Finally, this function restores any capabilities or services impaired by a cybersecurity incident and puts in place a maintenance plan to future-proof the system. A recovery strategy includes the following:
Implementing recovery planning processes and procedures to restore systems and/or assets to normalcy, including creating backups and establishing new systems
Implementing improvements based on lessons learned
Coordinating internal and external communications to repair any reputational damage and re-establish good will
Developing and implementing appropriate activities to maintain plans for resilience
Here’s how we help you prepare for a NIST CSF report:
Level 1
Here’s how we help you prepare for a NIST CSF report:
Level 2
We answer all your questions and help you understand the cybersecurity practices for NIST CSF and all the bureaucratic fine print in your contract.
Level 3
We’ll do a gap analysis to identify gaps in controls and procedures relevant to the protection of controlled unclassified information (CUI).
Level 4
We formulate a roadmap that charts the initiatives and timeline necessary to mature your processes and procedures. This POAM (Plan of Action and Milestones) will get you in compliance and prepare you for an impromptu audit.
We Can Help!
Right Hand Technology Group is CompTIA Security Trustmark+™ certified and has been ranked as one of the top Managed Service Providers in the world. Our experienced staff of Cybersecurity Professionals and Security Engineers have been working with various industries on cybersecurity for more than 20 years.
SOC is a suite of reports from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) that CPA firms can issue in connection with system-level controls at a service organization. SOC 2 reports on various organizational controls related to the five categories of the Trust Services Criteria (TSC): Security, Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity, and Privacy.
Who Must Comply?
If your organization stores or transmits potentially sensitive data on behalf of clients, earning SOC 2 certification (SOC 2 Type I or Type 2 Reports) is an important step–both legally and competitively. The types of organizations that should comply include SaaS providers; companies that provide business intelligence and analytics; businesses that oversee, facilitate, or consult with finances or accounting practices; cloud service providers; and those that store client information in the cloud.
5 TSC categories each cover a set of internal controls relevant to important aspects of your information security program:
The level of the CMMC certificate is dependent upon the type and nature of information that flows down from your prime contractor. There are three levels of CMMC that range from basic cybersecurity hygiene to advanced/progressive cybersecurity hygiene. Each level has its own set of controls observed in a CMMC audit. The three levels of CMMC best practices are:
1
Security
The Security Category (also known as “common criteria”) refers to the protection of information throughout its lifecycle. This is the only category that is required. Security controls are established to protect against unauthorized access, unauthorized disclosure, or damage to systems that could compromise the availability, integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of information or systems.
2
Availability
The Availability Category considers controls that demonstrate the system is available for operation and use as committed or agreed upon. Consider this criteria if your customers must demonstrate that their systems are available at all times. Availability does not set a minimum acceptable performance level but addresses whether systems include controls to support accessibility for operation, monitoring, and maintenance. Examples include sufficient data backups and disaster recovery plans.
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Confidentiality
The Confidentiality Category requires companies to demonstrate that data classified as confidential is protected. Confidentiality applies to various types of sensitive data such as personal information, trade secrets and intellectual property. Controls for Confidentiality include encryption and identity, along with access management. This category should be considered if you are storing sensitive information that is protected by Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) or if your customers have requirements to delete data that is obsolete.
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Integrity
The Processing Integrity Category focuses on ensuring that a system process is complete, accurate, timely, and authorized. It addresses whether systems achieve their purpose and perform their intended functions in an unimpaired manner, free from error, delay, omission, and unauthorized or inadvertent manipulation. This category should be considered if your customers are executing critical operational tasks on your systems such as data or financial processing. Because of the number of systems used by an entity, Processing Integrity is usually addressed only at the system or functional level.
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Privacy
The Privacy Category aims to show that personal information is collected, used, retained, disclosed, and disposed of properly. Although similar to Confidentiality, Privacy refers specifically to Personally Identifiable Information (PII) that your organization collects from customers. It also verifies that appropriate parties have access to the information and what can be done with it. Controls for Privacy include privacy policies and consent management mechanisms. Consider this category if your customers are storing PII such as health records, payment card information, social security numbers, or birthdays.
HERE’S HOW WE WILL HELP YOU PREPARE FOR AN SOC 2 REPORT:
Level 1
We’ll answer all your questions and help you understand the cybersecurity practices for SOC 2 and all the bureaucratic fine print in your contract.
Level 2
We’ll do a gap analysis to identify gaps in controls and procedures relevant to the Trust Services Criteria (TSC).
Level 3
We’ll formulate a roadmap that charts the initiatives and timeline necessary to mature your processes and procedures.
We Can Help!
Right Hand Technology Group is CompTIA Security Trustmark+™ certified and has been ranked as one of the top Managed Service Providers in the world. Our experienced staff of Cybersecurity Professionals and Security Engineers have been working with various industries on cybersecurity for more than 20 years.
PCI DSS designs a set of security standards to ensure that all companies accepting, processing, storing, or transmitting credit card information maintain a secure environment. The major payment card brands (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and JCB) established the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), an independent organization, to administer and manage this framework.
Who Must Comply?
The PCI DSS applies to ANY organization, regardless of size or number of transactions, that accepts, transmits or stores any cardholder data.
PCI DSS may be just a part of your business. We’ll help you determine your compliance scope, protecting you from risks, and saving you time and money. We make the process simple and easy for you!
PCI DSS COMPLIANCE LEVELS
Compliance is divided into four levels that are based on the annual number of credit or debit card transactions a business processes. The classification level determines what an organization needs to do to remain compliant:
Level 1
Merchants processing more than six million real-world credit or debit card transactions annually. An internal audit must be done yearly. Furthermore, every quarter, a PCI scan must be performed by an Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV).
Level 2
Merchants processing between one and six million real-world credit or debit card transactions annually. An assessment must be done yearly using a Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ). A quarterly PCI scan may be required as well.
Level 3
Merchants process between 20,000 and one million e-commerce transactions annually. A yearly assessment using the relevant SAQ must be completed, and a quarterly PCI scan may be required.
Level 4
Merchants processing fewer than 20,000 e-commerce transactions annually, or those that process up to one million real-world transactions. A yearly assessment using the relevant SAQ must be completed, and a quarterly PCI scan may be required.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PCI DSS LEVELS
The PCI SSC has 12 requirements for handling cardholder data and maintaining a secure network. Distributed between six broader goals, all are necessary for an organization to become compliant:
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Secure Network
Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data.
Do not use vendor-supplied defaults for system passwords.
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SECURE CARDHOLDER DATA
Protect stored cardholder data.
Encrypt transmission of cardholder data across public networks.
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VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT
Use and regularly update anti-virus software or programs.
Develop and maintain secure systems and applications.
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ACCESS CONTROL
Restrict access to cardholder data based on business need-to-know.
Assign a unique ID to every person with computer access.
Restrict physical access to cardholder data.
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MONITORING & TESTING
Track and monitor access to network resources and cardholder data.
Regularly test security systems and processes.
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INFORMATION SECURITY
Maintain a policy addressing information security for all personnel.
HOW WE HELP
We make every effort to understand your business–where you’re going and where you want to be. We protect your data, your customers, your reputation, and your bottom line. You’re safe in our hands.
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We’ll help you determine where account data utilized, and which systems and networks are in scope for PCI DSS.
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We’ll do a gap analysis to identify gaps and deficiencies in your PCI DSS alignments.
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We formulate a roadmap that that outlines what steps need to be taken.
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We’ll even represent you during the audit–and help you stay in compliance year after year.
We Can Help!
Right Hand Technology Group is CompTIA Security Trustmark+™ certified and has been ranked as one of the top Managed Service Providers in the world. Our experienced staff of Cybersecurity Professionals and Security Engineers have been working with various industries on cybersecurity for more than 20 years.
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION, SERIES 27001
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ISO 27001 is a set of standards and requirements for an information security management system (ISMS). This model provides a framework for how organizations manage their data, proving they have an effective, working ISMS in place. ISO 27001 ensures security across a number of assets, including financial information, employee data, intellectual property, and third-party data.
ISO 27001 FOCUSES ON ENSURING THREE KEY ASPECTS OF DATA PROTECTION:
Confidentiality – Only authorized users have access to the data Integrity – Information is complete, accurate, and protected from corruption Availability – Information is accessible and usable only to authorized users
Right Hand will help you apply the ISO 27001 standard effectively and economically–giving your customers and partners the confidence that their data is safe.
ISO 27001 has 10 Management System Clauses The following clauses support the implementation and maintenance of an ISMS:
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Scope
Determining what percentage of your business needs ISO 27001 compliance.
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Normative references
A helpful list of reference control objectives and controls by which ISO 27001 requirements can be met.
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Terms & definitions
Includes a wide range of common or technical terms and definitions regarding security and resilience.
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Context
The internal and external issues that define how your organization operates, and the achievement of ISMS objectives such as confirming interested parties and scope.
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Leadership
How top management will support the ISMS by creating roles and measures to implement and monitor it such as developing an information security policy.
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Planning & risk
How your organization creates actions to address risks and opportunities, and how you plan to respond to them, including setting information security objectives.
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Support
Securing a competent business continuity team, equipped with the right infrastructure, resources, and people to manage and maintain the ISMS.
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Operations
How the plans and processes will be executed as you work through potential business threats and hazards, creating a wide range of continuity management details.
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Performance
How the organization will monitor, measure, analyze, and evaluate the ISMS, ensuring your stay fully compliant with the ISO 27001 standard.
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Improvement
Corrective action and continual improvements are an important part of maintaining your ISO 27001 certification.
HOW WE HELP
Here’s how we can help prepare you for ISO 27001 certification:
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We answer your questions, identify your objectives, and review the compliance alignments.
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We’ll do a gap analysis to identify gaps and deficiencies in your ISO 27001 alignments.
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We’ll create a roadmap that outlines what steps need to be taken.
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Certification is valid for three years, but we’ll help you maintain your system throughout that period.
We Can Help!
Right Hand Technology Group is CompTIA Security Trustmark+™ certified and has been ranked as one of the top Managed Service Providers in the world. Our experienced staff of Cybersecurity Professionals and Security Engineers have been working with various industries on cybersecurity for more than 20 years.
With rapidly changing regulations, maintaining compliance isn’t just a box to check—it’s essential for protecting your business, customers, and reputation. From CMMC and HIPAA to FTC Safeguards and beyond, we help businesses understand their obligations, implement effective controls, and stay ahead of evolving compliance requirements.
Key Compliance Areas We Support:
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CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification)
For businesses in the DoD supply chain seeking to secure contracts and meet defense standards.
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HIPAA (Healthcare)
Ensuring the privacy and security of sensitive patient data in the healthcare sector.
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FTC Safeguards (Financial)
Protecting consumer financial data and meeting regulatory expectations for data security.
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Other Industry-Specific Regulations
We adapt our approach to a range of compliance frameworks, reducing risk and building trust.
Case Study : How One Manufacturer’s SPRS Score Improved by 156 Points by Partnering with Right Hand Technology Group
After working with Right Hand Technology Group, a mid-sized manufacturer successfully navigated the CMMC process, reduced their risk exposure, and secured crucial government contracts.
The Certified Information Systems Security Professional is an information security certification with extremely high standards. Less than 132,000 people worldwide had this certification at the end of 2018.
It has also been formally approved by the DOD and is globally recognized in the field of IT security.
It covers the following topics:
Security and Risk Management
Asset Security
Security Architecture and Engineering
Communication and Network Security
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Security Assessment and Testing
Security Operations
Software Development Security
MCSE
This a system engineer certification and tests the user’s knowledge on the following topics:
Windows
SQL Server
Exchange Server
SharePoint
System Center (SCCM)
Lync
A+ Certification
The A+ Certification demonstrates that the computer technician has the skill set needed to customize, install, maintain, and operate PCs.
In addition to these certifications, Right Hand also has strategic partnerships with some of the biggest names in the industry like Microsoft, Dell, Citrix, and Fortinet.
What could be more assuring than having these industry giants on your side?
Network Plus
As the name suggests, this certification is for Network Engineers. Everything from the installation and maintenance to troubleshooting of networks including the understanding of all related technologies is a part of the course.
Office 365 Certification
This certification shows that the technician who has passed the Microsoft exam is capable of managing, migrating, deploying, planning, and assessing the technology, security, and compliance needs associated with Microsoft Office 365.
CompTIA Security +
The CompTIA Security Plus SY0-501 course provides certifications in the following topics:
Stay compliant and safe
ISO 27001 is a set of standards and requirements for an information security management system (ISMS). This model provides a framework for how organizations manage their data, proving they have an effective, working ISMS in place. ISO 27001 ensures security across a number of assets, including financial information, employee data, intellectual property, and third-party data.
