Security Control Assessment
Independent Validation. Risk-Based Insight. Mission-Ready Security.
Federal agencies and critical infrastructure organizations are under constant pressure to demonstrate that their security controls are not just documented — but implemented, operating effectively, and resilient against real-world threats.
Who We Are
Delivering Independent Security Assessments
MSM-NET, INC. dba MSMNET Security delivers independent Security Control Assessment (SCA) services aligned to NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP 800-53, helping organizations validate security posture, support Authorization to Operate (ATO), and strengthen continuous monitoring programs.
We go beyond checklist compliance — providing operationally grounded assessments that identify real risk, validate control effectiveness, and support mission success.
Capabilities
What We Do
Security Control Assessments (SCA)
Threat Modeling & Attack Surface Analysis
Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V)
Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) Assessments
System Security Plan (SSP) Validation
Authorization to Operate (ATO) Support
Security Assessment Report (SAR) Development
Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) Support
01
Control Review & Planning
We analyze system boundaries, SSPs, inherited controls, and applicable baselines to define assessment scope and strategy.
02
Control Testing & Validation
We perform technical and procedural testing using industry-standard tools and assessor techniques to validate control implementation and effectiveness.
03
Evidence Collection & Analysis
We collect artifacts, logs, configurations, and operational evidence to support objective assessment results.
04
Risk Determination
We identify control weaknesses, assess impact, and prioritize findings based on mission and operational risk.
05
Reporting & Documentation
We produce clear, defensible deliverables, including SARs, POA&Ms, and executive-level summaries aligned to federal expectations.
06
Remediation & Continuous Monitoring Support
We assist organizations in closing gaps and strengthening ongoing monitoring and compliance posture.
Standards
Frameworks & Standards Supported
Our assessments align with leading federal and industry frameworks to ensure comprehensive compliance coverage.
Federal Civilian Agencies
NIST SP 800-53 Security & Privacy Controls
NIST SP 800-37 (RMF Lifecycle)
NIST SP 800-137 (Continuous Monitoring)
FISMA Compliance Requirements
FedRAMP (Moderate & High Baselines)
ISO/IEC 27001 (aligned environments)
Technology
Tools & Technologies
We integrate technical testing with manual validation to ensure complete and accurate assessment outcomes.
Vulnerability Scanning
Tenable, Nessus, Rapid7
SIEM & Monitoring
Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel
Endpoint & Cloud Security
Microsoft Defender, Prisma Cloud
Configuration & Compliance
SCAP, STIG Viewer
Network & Packet Analysis
Wireshark
Methodology
Our Approach
Federal Civilian Agencies
Department of Defense (DoD) Programs
State & Local Government (SLED) Organizations
Critical Infrastructure Operators (Energy, Utilities, Transportation)
Healthcare and Regulated Enterprises
Differentiators
Why MSMNET Security
01
Independent & Objective
We deliver unbiased evaluations aligned with federal expectations
02
Deep RMF Expertise
Proven experience supporting ATO, ConMon, and audit readiness
03
Operational Cyber Background
Our assessors understand real-world threats, not just compliance
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Scalable Delivery Model
From single-system assessments to enterprise-wide programs
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Mission-Focused Approach
We align security outcomes to operational and business risk
The MSMNET Advantage
Many organizations struggle with assessments that produce documentation — but not clarity. We focus on delivering:
Actionable findings, not noise
Clear risk prioritization
Practical remediation guidance
Assessment results that stand up to audit and scrutiny
Let's Talk
Whether you are preparing for an Authorization to Operate, strengthening your continuous monitoring program, or seeking an independent assessment partner, MSMNET Security is ready to support your mission.
