How Do You Know Your Network is Secure?

Even organizations that have security measures in place can find themselves in the crosshairs of a cyber criminal.  If your organization does not have regular assessments, how do you know your defenses are still enough?

 

Where To Start

Knowing where to start can be the first hurdle.  Whether you know what you need or you are starting fresh, all Appalachia engagements begin with a free consultation.  Once we have a full understanding of what you need and when you need it, we work with your organization to determine the best course of action unique to your needs.

Appalachia’s team of highly-skilled and certified engineers are knowledgeable on many assessments and compliance requirements:
Security offerings table

Not only will we help identify weaknesses but we provide practical roadmaps and can perform necessary remediations to get your organization onto a better, more secure track.

Security assessment landing page services

 

Complete the form or call us at 888-277-8320 to start the conversation!

How Do You Know Your Network is Secure?

Even organizations that have security measures in place can find themselves in the crosshairs of a cyber criminal.  If your organization does not have regular assessments, how do you know your defenses are still enough?

 

The Appalachia Difference

Appalachia is a full-service Managed Services Provider with a focus on cybersecurity and the best engineers in the business. We do not sell hardware which allows our services to be delivered in an unbiased manner. Our engineers maintain up-to-date IT professional certifications to ensure they bring the most current knowledge to their roles on a daily basis. Our NOC/SOC is staffed by all US-based, W-2 employees.

Appalachia Technologies is SOC 2, Type II Audited SOC 2 audits are based on the AICPA’s Trust Services Criteria. SOC 2 service auditor reports focus on a Service Organization’s non-financial reporting controls as they relate to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of a system. “Appalachia Technologies delivers trust-based services to their clients, and by communicating the results of this audit, their clients can be assured of their reliance on Appalachia Technologies’ controls.”

 

Where To Start

Knowing where to start can be the first hurdle.  Whether you know what you need or you are starting fresh, all Appalachia engagements begin with a free consultation.  Once we have a full understanding of what you need and when you need it, we work with your organization to determine the best course of action unique to your needs.

Appalachia’s team of highly-skilled and certified engineers are knowledgeable on many assessments and compliance requirements:
Security offerings table

Not only will we help identify weaknesses but we provide practical roadmaps and can perform necessary remediations to get your organization onto a better, more secure track.

Security assessment landing page services

 

Complete the form or call us at 888-277-8320 to start the conversation!

Are you a Defense Contractor who is worried about being ready for CMMC certification? Is your company behind the curve or confused about NIST 800-171 compliance? We are NIST experts, and can help get you ready for CMMC audits... whether you are starting from "square one" or just need a little expert advice.

 RPO Registered

Appalachia Technologies, a Cyber AB RPO, specializes in NIST 800-171 and CMMC compliance.  We have the people, experience, tools, and resources to get defense contractors of ANY size in ANY location CMMC ready.  From writing and maintaining your SSP (System Security Plan) to managed services and systems engineering, we are your trusted advisor for all things NIST 800 and CMMC.

 

Why Appalachia is BETTER at NIST and CMMC:

 

  • Every assessment we do includes a full network security audit to establish a security baseline — at NO additional cost! This audit includes host discovery, host enumeration, patch audits, and security benchmark audits.
  • We deliver a fully customized SSP that is easy to understand and to maintain — we don’t just use automated tools to generate a confusing SSP which is as thick as a phone book.
  • We include a NIST aligned IRP (Incident Response Plan) with your SSP, at no additonal cost.
  • Our NIST and CMMC experts work directly with your staff in order to answer all NIST and CMMC controls as they relate to your specific organizational needs.
  • Post-project support available to help ensure continued NIST and CMMC compliance.
  • Worried about deadlines or losing a contract? Fast track and turn-key solutions available.

 

We work directly with your company to accommodate your exact needs, so that you are not spending too much or working too hard to become CMMC ready.  From the initial assessment, to remediation, to managed services, Appalachia Technologies will get your cybersecurity where you need to be – and help you keep it there.

 

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification effort builds on existing regulations DFARS 7012 and the NIST 800-171 framework.  The key word here is “Certification”, because like a vehicle safety inspection or a food safety inspection, there will be a formal process of Certification and Accreditation (C&A).  Meaning — no certificate, no work with the DoD or within its supply chain.  About 300,000 US companies are expected to fall under the umbrella of the CMMC.

 

Call 888-277-8320, email  or fill out the form at the right to get started.

NIST logo

 

If you find yourself reactively addressing IT problems as they come up, it is time to make a change.

 

Managed IT provides multiple benefits, including:

Managed IT 4 benefits

With Appalachia, our Managed Services cover you with:

Managed IT coverage items

Instead of a "one size fits all" solution, we offer tiers of service that can be customized to fit your organization's needs, whether fully managing an environment or working with an existing team to co-manage an environment.

To learn more about how Appalachia's Managed IT can help you sleep at night knowing you have 24 x 7 Monitoring and more, complete the form or call 888-277-8320.

jason mcnew headshot thumbnail

Jason McNew, Senior Engineer, Cybersecurity Risk & Compliance, has over 20 years of experience in the field of Information Technology, including 12 years at the White House Communications Agency (WHCA) and Camp David, where he worked on some of the most secure systems in the world, for some of the most important customers in the world.  While at WHCA, Jason held what is known as a “Yankee White” security clearance, also known as a PSD (Presidential Service Duty).  The Yankee White is an elite clearance granted only to those of unquestionable character and integrity.  

Jason specializes in NIST, CMMC, and DFARS compliance consulting services to defense contractors, and has helped numerous organizations meet these requirements.  As an active SME public speaker and contributor, he has his finger on the pulse of changing requirements and implementations. 

The National Institute of Standards and Technology 800-171B, the supplement to 800-171, was made obsolete by NIST 800-172 in July 2020.  In this extensive white paper, Jason takes an in-depth look at NIST 800-172 and how it differs from the previous version and its supplement. 

To download the white paper, "Deep Dive: NIST SP 800-171r1 and DRAFT NIST SP 800-172 Compared," click HERE.

CMMC can feel overwhelming, but Appalachia Technologies can help.  To begin the process with a consultation, submit your contact details and we will be in touch.