Senior security leadership,
without the overhead.
BLACKSAND runs your security and compliance program end to end: CMMC, NIST 800-171, SOC 2, HIPAA and ISO 27001. One senior team, one clear plan, and evidence your assessor and your board will both accept.
Every engagement led by a senior practitioner.
Expert judgment over checklists. One proven method, refined across every framework we deliver, with outcomes your auditors, customers, and board can rely on.
FirmSecure for Law Firms
A monthly cybersecurity and compliance retainer built for law firms: vCISO leadership, compliance oversight, AI governance, and incident planning in one predictable engagement.
Virtual CISO (vCISO)
Senior security leadership without a full-time executive. We own the program, prioritize risk, and report to your board.
Compliance Management
CMMC, NIST CSF, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and more, run end to end. We own the complexity so your team stays focused.
Enterprise Risk Management
Identify, quantify, and treat financial, operational, and strategic risk with a documented, defensible methodology.
GAP Assessments
A control-by-control view of where you stand, with prioritized remediation and a roadmap your team can execute.
Consulting Hours
On-demand access to senior practitioners when a decision, review, or second opinion cannot wait.
External Vulnerability Scans
Continuous visibility into exposed assets, open services, and exploitable weaknesses across your external attack surface.
Policies & Procedures Development
Custom policies written to your operating reality and mapped to the frameworks you are required to satisfy.
Board-level security leadership, embedded in your organization.
Cyber risk is a boardroom issue, not an IT ticket. BLACKSAND embeds a seasoned security executive who owns your program, presents to your board, and leads compliance decisions with the rigor of a full-time CISO, at a fraction of the cost.
- Security program strategy and roadmap
- Board-level reporting and risk communication
- Policy and procedure development
- Vendor and third-party risk management
- Security awareness training oversight
- Incident response planning and tabletop exercises
- Regulatory compliance alignment
- Security budget optimization
CMMC
Levels 1–3RPO-certified guidance for defense contractors and DoD supply chain compliance.
NIST CSF
2.0Implementation of the six core functions for holistic security program governance.
SOC 2
Type I & IIType I and Type II readiness, gap analysis, and audit preparation for SaaS and cloud companies.
ISO 27001
2022Information security management system design, implementation, and certification.
HIPAA
Full scopeHealthcare data security assessments, risk analysis, and compliance program management.
PCI-DSS
v4.0Cardholder data scoping, control implementation, and QSA readiness for v4.0.
NIST 800-171
Rev 3CUI protection requirements for non-federal systems handling government data.
GLBA
Full scopeSafeguards Rule implementation and risk management for consumer financial information.
NIST 800-53
Rev 5Control implementation across 20 families for federal and enterprise environments.
FedRAMP
Full scopeReadiness assessment through ATO for cloud service providers serving federal agencies.
CIS Controls
v8A prioritized, defense-in-depth baseline built on the 18 CIS Controls.
Not sure which framework applies?
We assess your industry, client requirements, and risk profile, then map the shortest defensible path forward.
A defined process, from first call to continuous oversight.
Clear milestones and documented decisions, so leadership always knows where the program stands.
Discovery call
A 30-minute conversation to understand your business, current posture, and the obligations you are measured against.
Assessment
A structured review of your environment, identifying control gaps, compliance deficiencies, and material risk.
Program design
A tailored security program with a prioritized roadmap, policies, and explicit mapping to your frameworks.
Oversight
Monthly and quarterly reporting keeps leadership informed while the program evolves with emerging threats.
Built for the sectors you operate in.
Regulatory exposure and threat models differ by industry. Every engagement is scoped to yours, not adapted from a template.
Small & Mid-Size Business
Right-sized security programs that protect operations, customer data, and reputation, without the enterprise price tag.
Healthcare
HIPAA compliance, EHR security, and patient data protection for providers and health technology companies.
Manufacturing
OT and IT convergence, intellectual property protection, and operational continuity for modern facilities.
Defense & Government
CMMC readiness, NIST 800-171 compliance, and DoD supply chain security for contractors and federal suppliers.
Financial Services
GLBA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 obligations met while defending against sector-specific threats and fraud.
Education
Protection for student records, research data, and institutional systems against ransomware and FERPA failures.
Logistics & Transportation
Securing fleet systems, supply chain data, and operational networks so goods keep moving without exposure.
National reach, regional depth.
We work with clients nationwide, fully remote or on-site. These are the regions where we maintain dedicated local depth.
Huntsville
Our headquarters and home base, supporting defense contractors, DoD suppliers, and CMMC readiness across the Tennessee Valley.
Explore HuntsvilleNashville
On-site support for healthcare, financial services, and mid-market organizations across Middle Tennessee.
Explore NashvilleAtlanta
Regional depth for enterprise, fintech, and regulated industries across the greater Atlanta metro.
Explore AtlantaOutside these regions? Most engagements are delivered remotely to clients across the country.
FirmSecure: an outside cybersecurity office.
A monthly cybersecurity and compliance retainer built specifically for law firms. Executive-level security leadership, compliance oversight, and incident preparedness, without the expense of a full-time CISO.
- vCISO leadership & executive reporting
- Compliance oversight (HIPAA, FTC, GLBA)
- AI governance & cyber insurance readiness
- Incident response planning & tabletops
Start with a free assessment.
In 30 minutes, we'll identify your highest-priority risks, assess your compliance gaps, and show you a clear path to protection. No pressure. No obligation. Just clarity.