Compliance with frameworks like CMMC, DFARS, and NIST 800-171 is critical for protecting sensitive data and maintaining contracts in industries like defense and government. However, meeting these standards can be complex and resource-intensive without the right tools. NodeZero™, Horizon3.ai’s autonomous security platform, simplifies the process by identifying vulnerabilities, validating controls, and enhancing overall security. Here’s how NodeZero helps make compliance seamless and effective.

Streamline CMMC Certification

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a requirement for organizations working with the Department of Defense (DoD). It ensures that businesses adopt strong cybersecurity practices to safeguard sensitive information. However, the certification process can be daunting, especially for organizations without clear visibility into their security posture.

NodeZero transforms the way organizations approach CMMC certification. By identifying exploitable vulnerabilities, NodeZero provides actionable insights to strengthen your cybersecurity defenses. Its continuous testing ensures that you’re always prepared for audits, reducing the complexity and stress often associated with certification. Whether your organization is working towards compliance, NodeZero and NodeZero Insights™ equips you with the tools to demonstrate effective and verified security controls.

Meet DFARS Requirements with Confidence

The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) imposes specific cybersecurity requirements on contractors and subcontractors doing business with the DoD. DFARS compliance is critical for maintaining DoD contracts, but achieving it requires proactive measures to identify and address potential risks. DFARS requires contractors establish a cybersecurity program that includes specific security controls and processes to protect data and systems from unauthorized access, misuse, disruption, or destruction

NodeZero’s real-world attack simulations enable contractors to uncover vulnerabilities in their networks that traditional security tools often miss. By emulating adversarial tactics, NodeZero ensures that your systems align with DFARS requirements and are resilient against potential attacks. The platform’s ability to provide clear proof of exploitability helps you demonstrate compliance while safeguarding critical information. With NodeZero, compliance becomes a proactive process, not a reactive one.

Align with NIST 800-171 Standards

NIST 800-171 provides a framework for protecting controlled unclassified information (CUI) in nonfederal systems and organizations. Meeting these standards requires not only implementing security controls but also validating their effectiveness.

NodeZero supports NIST 800-171 alignment by performing continuous penetration tests that mimic real-world attacks. These tests validate the strength of your security controls, identify gaps, and ensure corrective actions are effective. This approach allows organizations to maintain compliance while staying ahead of evolving threats. By addressing the vulnerabilities that matter most, NodeZero simplifies the process of achieving and maintaining NIST 800-171 compliance.

Why Choose NodeZero for Compliance?

NodeZero goes beyond compliance checklists by focusing on real-world risk reduction. Its proactive approach identifies exploitable vulnerabilities, ensuring that your organization addresses critical risks first. This targeted focus not only simplifies compliance but also strengthens your overall cybersecurity posture.

The platform’s automated processes streamline audit readiness, helping you demonstrate the effectiveness of your security controls with clear, actionable evidence. By reducing the resource strain often associated with compliance efforts, NodeZero allows your team to focus on other priorities while maintaining confidence in your security.

Key Benefits of NodeZero and NodeZero Insights for Compliance

• Proactive Vulnerability Identification: NodeZero identifies exploitable vulnerabilities, enabling organizations to prioritize and remediate the most critical risks effectively.
• Real-World Attack Simulations: By emulating adversarial tactics, NodeZero validates security controls, ensuring readiness for audits, certifications, and real-world threats.
• Simplified Compliance: NodeZero automates adherence to frameworks like CMMC, DFARS, and NIST 800-171, reducing complexity and resource strain for compliance teams.
• Actionable Insights for Compliance: NodeZero Insights provides detailed metrics and reporting that align with regulatory requirements, simplifying evidence collection and demonstrating ongoing compliance efforts.
• Enhanced Cybersecurity Posture: Compliance becomes a natural outcome as NodeZero Insights continuously tracks, measures, and improves your defenses against real-world threats.

CAPT Program for DIB Suppliers

The NSA’s Continuous Autonomous Penetration Testing (CAPT) program, powered by NodeZero, further enhances the compliance journey for Defense Industrial Base (DIB) suppliers. Designed to address the unique security challenges faced by organizations in this sector, CAPT integrates cutting-edge autonomous penetration testing to validate security controls, identify vulnerabilities, and support compliance with frameworks like CMMC, DFARS, and NIST 800-171. By participating in the CAPT program, DIB suppliers gain access to a proactive solution that strengthens both security and compliance efforts.

Key Benefits of the CAPT Program:

• Autonomous Penetration Testing: Safely identifies exploitable vulnerabilities in hours, ensuring a clear and actionable view of security gaps.
• Streamlined Compliance Support: Aligns with standards like CMMC, DFARS, and NIST 800-171, reducing complexity for DIB suppliers.
• No-Cost Access: Provides world-class security assessments at no cost, making compliance achievable for organizations of all sizes.
• Proven Results: Participants have resolved 71% of critical findings within 30 days, showcasing rapid risk reduction and audit readiness.
• Simplified Reporting: Delivers actionable insights and proof of exploitability to demonstrate compliance effectively.

Incorporating CAPT into your compliance strategy not only simplifies adherence to regulatory requirements but also elevates your overall security posture, ensuring resilience against real-world threats.

Conclusion

Compliance with CMMC, DFARS, and NIST 800-171 is essential for organizations handling sensitive information, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. NodeZero and NodeZero Insights simplifies the journey by identifying vulnerabilities, validating controls, enhancing your overall cybersecurity posture, and measuring its effectiveness. By focusing on exploitable risks, NodeZero ensures your organization stays compliant while building lasting security resilience.

Don’t just aim for compliance – aim for security that lasts. Let NodeZero help you achieve both.