SECURITY ASSESSMENTS

Firethorne Tech provides security assessments and compliance readiness reviews designed for regulated industries. We map your IT environment against frameworks, standards, and regulations such as NIST 800-171, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001 to uncover risks and achieve audit success.

WHY SECURITY ASSESSMENTS MATTER

A security assessment does more than check technical vulnerabilities — it determines whether your organization is truly compliant and audit-ready. Without a structured assessment, businesses risk:

Failed audits that delay certifications or contract eligibility
Regulatory penalties for non-compliance
Increased exposure to cyberattacks
Loss of DoD contracts for defense contractors

Our approach goes beyond a checklist. We combine cybersecurity best practices with compliance requirements, giving you the clarity to strengthen defenses and the confidence to face audits.

WHAT OUR SECURITY ASSESSMENTS INCLUDE

We evaluate your IT and security posture against the standards and regulations that matter most to your business. This includes CMMC readiness assessments for defense contractors, HIPAA reviews for healthcare providers, PCI-DSS validation for financial firms, and ISO 27001 alignment for organizations seeking international best practices. Each review is tailored to your industry, ensuring that both compliance requirements and cybersecurity fundamentals are addressed.

Detailed Gap Analysis

Our team identifies weaknesses across your technical controls, policies, and documentation. Instead of overwhelming you with raw findings, we deliver a prioritized gap analysis that highlights the most critical issues first, so leadership can make informed decisions. The result is a clear, actionable picture of what needs to change to achieve compliance and strengthen security.
Compliance Control Tracker

We provide a living control tracker that maps every requirement to your current status. This tracker assigns ownership, tracks remediation tasks, and records evidence, giving executives real-time visibility into progress. It becomes a roadmap that aligns IT, compliance, and leadership on the path to audit readiness.
Policy & Documentation Review

Having the right technical tools in place is only half the battle — the other half is proving it. Our assessments include a full review of your existing policies and procedures, such as System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, incident response procedures, and access control policies. We highlight where updates are needed, ensuring your documentation is audit-ready and aligned with current requirements.
Remediation Roadmap & Recommendations

At the conclusion of every assessment, we provide a step-by-step remediation roadmap. This includes technical improvements (such as patching, segmentation, or identity management), process updates (like onboarding/offboarding workflows), and policy changes. Each recommendation is mapped back to specific compliance requirements so you know exactly what to implement and why.

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS

DISCOVERY & SCOPING

We begin with interviews, documentation reviews, and system discovery to define the full scope of the assessment. This ensures we understand your environment, industry requirements, and compliance obligations before diving deeper.

ASSESSMENT & CONTROL REVIEW

Your IT systems, policies, and procedures are measured against security best practices and compliance frameworks, including CMMC, NIST 800-171, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001. This step highlights strengths as well as areas of concern.

GAP ANALYSIS REPORT

We deliver a detailed gap analysis report that translates findings into plain language. Each gap is clearly mapped to specific compliance requirements, with explanations that make sense for both technical teams and business leadership.

REMEDIATION ROADMAP & CONTROL TRACKER

Firethorne provides a remediation roadmap and a live control tracker that assigns ownership, tracks progress, and links directly to compliance evidence. This gives executives and IT teams real-time visibility into where they stand and what’s next.

EXECUTIVE REVIEW & NEXT STEPS

We walk through findings with your leadership team to ensure full alignment. From there, you can choose to have Firethorne provide project-based remediation consulting or engage us for fully managed compliance services where we handle both IT operations and compliance management end-to-end.

WHO BENEFITS FROM SECURITY ASSESSMENTS

Organizations in regulated industries face unique challenges — from safeguarding sensitive data to meeting strict compliance requirements. Firethorne Tech designs security assessments specifically for these environments, ensuring that defense contractors, healthcare providers, financial firms, critical infrastructure operators, and professional services can identify risks, close compliance gaps, and maintain trust with their stakeholders. Our approach blends cybersecurity best practices with compliance frameworks so you’re not only secure, but also audit-ready.

DEFENSE CONTRACTORS

Stay eligible for DoD contracts with CMMC-aligned assessments.

COMPLIANCE FOR THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE

We help defense contractors achieve CMMC Level 2 readiness, align with NIST 800-171, and track progress in real-time. Our assessments uncover gaps and build roadmaps that protect your eligibility for DoD contracts.

AEROSPACE & MANUFACTURING

Protect designs, IP, and supply chain integrity.

SAFEGUARDING INNOVATION & COMPLIANCE

Our assessments ensure your systems align with NIST 800-171 and industry best practices. We help aerospace and manufacturing firms secure intellectual property and maintain compliance across the supply chain.

HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

Protect patient data and meet HIPAA standards.

HIPAA READINESS & DATA SECURITY

Firethorne helps healthcare organizations assess compliance with HIPAA regulations and strengthen defenses against cyberattacks. We review policies, access controls, and technical safeguards to protect patient privacy.

FINANCIAL FIRMS

Secure sensitive financial data and ensure compliance.

PCI-DSS & REGULATORY READINESS

Our assessments support financial institutions in meeting PCI-DSS, SOX, and GLBA requirements. We identify risks, review security controls, and provide remediation plans that ensure regulatory compliance and client trust.

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Keep essential services protected from threats.

OT/IT SECURITY & COMPLIANCE ALIGNMENT

We assess operational and IT environments to identify vulnerabilities and align with industry security frameworks. Our approach strengthens resilience for utilities, energy, and other critical infrastructure providers.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Demonstrate trust and safeguard client information.

COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS

Professional services firms benefit from security assessments that ensure data protection, compliance alignment, and client confidence. We review policies, IT systems, and workflows to reduce risk and prepare for audits.

READY TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU STAND?

WHY CHOOSE FIRETHORNE FOR SECURITY ASSESSMENTS

At Firethorne Tech, we understand that security assessments aren’t just about finding gaps — they’re about proving compliance, protecting sensitive information, and keeping your business eligible for contracts and certifications. Unlike firms that treat assessments as a one-time scan, our approach is compliance-driven from the ground up. We evaluate your environment against the exact frameworks and regulations you face, from CMMC and NIST 800-171 for defense contractors to HIPAA for healthcare providers and PCI-DSS for financial firms.

All of our services are delivered by a US-based team of experts, ensuring quality, accountability, and familiarity with the industries we serve. We don’t just hand over a report — we provide a remediation roadmap and control tracker that leadership can use to monitor progress in real-time. Whether you need us to support your internal IT team or deliver fully managed services, Firethorne makes sure your organization is both secure and audit-ready.

COMPLIANCE-FIRST APPROACH

Firethorne specializes in compliance-driven security assessments that map your environment against industry frameworks and regulations. We align with CIS, NIST, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001 to ensure your business is both secure and audit-ready.

100% US-BASED TEAM

Every assessment is performed by our US-based cybersecurity and compliance experts. With no offshore outsourcing, you gain a team that understands regulated industries and delivers assessments with accountability, accuracy, and confidentiality.

ACTIONABLE GAP ANALYSIS & ROADMAPS

Our assessments go beyond surface-level scans. We provide a detailed gap analysis, remediation roadmap, and compliance tracker so your leadership team knows exactly where you stand, what to fix, and how to prove compliance.

FLEXIBLE ENGAGEMENT OPTIONS

Firethorne offers project-based consulting or fully managed services, depending on your needs. Whether you want targeted CMMC consulting or ongoing managed compliance services, we deliver assessments that fit your business model.

EXPERTISE IN REGULATED INDUSTRIES

We have proven experience across defense, aerospace, healthcare, finance, and critical infrastructure. Our industry-specific knowledge ensures your security and compliance assessments are aligned with the unique challenges of your sector.

SECURITY & COMPLIANCE ALIGNMENT

Firethorne bridges the gap between IT security and compliance requirements. Our security assessments identify vulnerabilities while mapping every finding to compliance frameworks, helping you strengthen defenses and stay audit-ready.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What makes Firethorne’s security assessments different from other providers?firethornetdev2025-09-02T15:20:32+00:00

What makes Firethorne’s security assessments different from other providers?

Many firms provide generic scans or one-time reports. Firethorne delivers compliance-driven security assessments mapped directly to frameworks like CIS, NIST, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001. Each engagement includes a remediation roadmap and live compliance tracker, giving leadership real-time visibility.

Do you offshore any part of your assessments?firethornetdev2025-09-02T15:20:51+00:00

Do you offshore any part of your assessments?

No. All of our services are delivered by a 100% US-based team. This ensures accountability, industry expertise, and protection of sensitive data throughout the assessment process.

Will we get more than just a report?firethornetdev2025-09-02T15:22:37+00:00

Will we get more than just a report?

Yes. Every Firethorne assessment comes with a prioritized gap analysis and a remediation item checklist for things to do now, next, and later. These tools show exactly what needs to be addressed, who owns each task, and how to demonstrate compliance during an audit.

Can you work with our internal IT team?firethornetdev2025-09-02T15:23:35+00:00

Can you work with our internal IT team?

Absolutely. We offer flexible engagement models. If you have an internal IT staff, we can deliver assessments as a co-managed engagement. If you prefer, Firethorne can provide fully managed services, where we handle both IT operations and compliance.

Do you specialize in regulated industries?firethornetdev2025-09-02T15:23:54+00:00

Do you specialize in regulated industries?

Yes. We focus on industries where compliance is mission-critical, including defense contractors, aerospace, healthcare, finance, and critical infrastructure. Our assessments are tailored to the specific regulatory and security challenges these industries face.

Do your assessments cover both security and compliance requirements?firethornetdev2025-09-02T15:24:12+00:00

Do your assessments cover both security and compliance requirements?

Yes. Firethorne bridges the gap between cybersecurity best practices and compliance frameworks. We identify technical vulnerabilities while ensuring policies, documentation, and processes are aligned with audit requirements.