Advisory & Security Assessments

Why Advisory & Assessment Matters

Cybersecurity is no longer just a technical concern—it is a core business and mission requirement.

The Threat Landscape

Threat actors are increasingly persistent, sophisticated, and targeted. Static defenses alone are insufficient to protect modern IT environments. Organizations need proactive, continuous monitoring and strategic defense-in-depth approaches to maintain security resilience.

Our Strategic Approach

XentIT helps organizations move from reactive security to a defense-in-depth, risk-based security strategy that strengthens resilience, improves compliance, and supports operational continuity. We combine technology, processes, and skilled professionals to create measurable, sustainable security improvements.

What We Deliver

Risk Assessment & Quantification

Comprehensive evaluation of current security posture

Compliance & Regulatory Alignment

Strategies aligned with industry frameworks and standards

Actionable Remediation Roadmap

Prioritized mitigation strategies with clear timelines

Long-Term Strategic Value

Security investments that support business growth

Security Governance & Compliance

Build a Defense-in-Depth Security Program

Common Misconception

Many organizations—especially at the executive level—believe that deploying firewalls and antivirus software alone is sufficient to secure networks and protect sensitive data. While these controls are essential, they represent only a portion of an effective, comprehensive security program.

Modern cybersecurity requires a layered, defense-in-depth approach that combines governance, technical controls, continuous monitoring, and incident preparedness.

What XentIT Provides

Security Program Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of your current security program maturity and governance structures

Governance & Risk Management

Strategic reviews of risk management frameworks and governance alignments

Security Strategy & Roadmap

Development of multi-year security strategy aligned with business objectives

Ongoing Program Management

Continuous optimization and improvement of your security program

Regulatory Framework Alignment

Our advisory services help organizations implement proactive and reactive security mechanisms aligned with regulatory frameworks such as:

FISMA
HIPAA
NIST SP 800-171

FedRAMP
PCI-DSS
CMMC

We maximize return on security investments by ensuring compliance requirements drive measurable risk reduction and operational improvements.

FedRAMP Advisory Services

Accelerate Your Path to FedRAMP Authorization

The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) establishes standardized security requirements for cloud services used by U.S. federal agencies. Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) seeking to do business with the federal government must obtain a FedRAMP Authorization to Operate (ATO).

XentIT supports CSPs throughout the FedRAMP lifecycle with structured, proven approaches that reduce authorization timelines and improve audit readiness.

Our FedRAMP Support

FedRAMP readiness and gap analysis

Remediation planning and advisory

FedRAMP ATO package development and documentation

Continuous monitoring strategy implementation

FedRAMP Deliverables We Support

System Security Plan (SSP)
E-Authentication Worksheet
Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)
Contingency Plan

Control Implementation Summaries
Rules of Behavior
Incident Response Plan
Continuous Monitoring Strategy

FIPS 199 Categorization
Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTA)
Configuration Management Plan

NIST SP 800-171 & CMMC Advisory Services

Compliance Readiness for Defense Contractors

Organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) for the Department of Defense are required to implement security controls defined in NIST SP 800-171. Historically, compliance relied on self-attestation; however, the introduction of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) has shifted requirements toward third-party validation.

CMMC introduces multiple maturity levels, ranging from basic cyber hygiene to advanced cybersecurity practices, and is becoming a requirement for contract awards under DFARS.

NIST SP 800-171 Advisory Services

Gap Analysis & Readiness

Comprehensive assessment against NIST SP 800-171 controls

CUI Environment Review

Evaluation and remediation of Controlled Unclassified Information environments

Secure Cloud Architecture

Design using AWS or Azure with XentIT reference architectures

POA&M Development

Plans of Action & Milestones with clear remediation guidance

Documentation Creation

SSPs, IRPs, and control-family artifacts development

CMMC-AB Registered Provider Organization

XentIT’s subsidiary, NIT Services, is a CMMC-AB Registered Provider Organization (RPO). This designation reflects deep cybersecurity expertise and certified professionals qualified to assist organizations in preparing for CMMC compliance.

Expert guidance on CMMC maturity levels and requirements
Support throughout the certification assessment process
Preparation for third-party C3PAO assessments

CMMC Maturity Levels

Level 1

Basic Cybersecurity Hygiene

Level 2

Intermediate Cybersecurity Hygiene

Level 3

Advanced/Progressive

Security Assessments

Identify Risk Before It Becomes an Incident

The Business Imperative

Unaddressed vulnerabilities expose organizations to cyberattacks that can result in financial loss, regulatory penalties, and long-term reputational damage. Proactive security is no longer optional—it is a business imperative.

What XentIT Assesses

System and network vulnerability identification

Application security and code review

Cloud infrastructure and configuration assessment

Compliance control alignment and gaps

Access control and identity management review

Incident response readiness evaluation

Expected Outcomes

Clear visibility into security and compliance posture
Improved audit readiness
Actionable remediation roadmap

Reduced regulatory and operational risk
Alignment between security strategy and business objectives

Our Security Assessment Methodology

A structured, repeatable four-step assessment process that delivers consistent, actionable results

Scope

Define and document the systems, applications, and environments to be assessed. Establish clear boundaries and priorities for the engagement.

Focus

Assign value and criticality to identified assets based on business and mission impact. Prioritize resources on highest-risk areas.

Assess

Identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and control gaps through technical and procedural analysis. Comprehensive evaluation of all systems.

Respond

Prioritize risks and implement mitigation strategies to remediate or eliminate vulnerabilities. Develop actionable roadmaps.

Why This Methodology Works

Structured

Repeatable process ensures consistent, high-quality assessments

Focused

Resources aligned with business priorities and risk levels

Actionable

Clear remediation roadmap with prioritized recommendations

Outcomes You Can Expect

Tangible results from comprehensive advisory and assessment services

Clear Visibility

Comprehensive understanding of your security and compliance posture across all systems and environments.

Risk Reduction

Measurable reduction in regulatory and operational risk through targeted vulnerability remediation.

Audit Readiness

Improved ability to pass internal and external audits with documented evidence of compliance efforts.

Remediation Roadmap

Prioritized, actionable roadmap for vulnerability remediation aligned with business resources.

Strategic Alignment

Security investments directly aligned with business objectives and mission-critical operations.

Cost Optimization

Right-sized security investments that maximize ROI while addressing your specific risk profile.

We at XentIT, may include the following techniques in the technical security assessments:

Network Scanning, Vulnerability Scanning, Password Cracking, Log Review, Integrity Checking, Antivirus measures, War Dialing, War Driving, Penetration Testing, and Social Engineering.

Ready to Strengthen Your Security and Compliance Posture?

Engage XentIT’s Advisory & Assessment Services to gain clarity, reduce risk, and build a resilient security foundation aligned with your mission.