NIST Assessments
Federal security standards,
expertly assessed.
NIST frameworks are the backbone of federal cybersecurity — and increasingly the benchmark for any organization handling government data or seeking to demonstrate security maturity. Johanson Group assesses your compliance against NIST 800-53 and 800-171 with precision, clarity, and a dedicated guide at every step.
Market leaders choose Johanson Group:
Experienced Practitioners
Our audit team brings decades of combined experience across security and compliance frameworks — seasoned practitioners, not junior staff learning on your engagement.
Platform Experts
Former GRC platform experts on staff. We audit inside your existing tools — no manual exports, no spreadsheets.
Integrated Audits
Your CSM and audit project lead guide the engagement from kickoff to final report — one seamless experience.
Expert Network
Tap into our trusted ecosystem of MSP and vCISO partners to strengthen your full security posture — not just your audit.
Relevant services
NIST Assessments
Whether you're a defense contractor preparing for CMMC, a cloud provider pursuing FedRAMP, or a private sector organization adopting NIST as a security foundation, every engagement is scoped to your situation.
NIST 800- 53 Assessment
A comprehensive third-party assessment of your system's security controls against the NIST 800-53 Rev 5 catalog. Follows NIST 800-53A assessment procedures — examination, interview, and testing — with full evidence collection and a complete findings report.
- Assessment against Low, Moderate, or High impact baseline
- 800-53A examination, interview, and testing procedures
- Full evidence collection and documented findings report
- POA&M for all deficient controls with remediation guidance
- Supports FISMA reporting and Authority to Operate (ATO)
NIST 800-171 Assessment
A third-party assessment of all 110 NIST 800-171 Rev 2 requirements using 800-171A assessment procedures. Produces a documented, defensible SPRS score with full evidence trail — ready for submission to the DoD SPRS database and defensible against government scrutiny.
- All 110 Rev 2 requirements assessed using 800-171A procedures
- Documented SPRS score with full evidence trail
- Complete findings report per requirement
- POA&M for all deficient requirements
- Score ready for immediate SPRS submission
Additional Services
SOC 2
The standard trust report for technology companies. Demonstrates that your security, availability, and data handling controls meet rigorous AICPA standards.
For: SaaS, cloud, and software companies selling to enterprise buyers
ISO 27001
The internationally recognized information security management standard. Required by enterprise and government buyers globally — and a strong differentiator in competitive deals.
For: Companies operating globally or selling into regulated international markets
PCI DSS
The mandatory security standard for any organization that processes, stores, or impacts the security of cardholder data. Non-compliance puts your payment processing, and customer trust, at risk.
For: Fintech, e-commerce, payments platforms, and retailers
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"Johanson Group has performed all of our SOC audits professionally, communicated well during the engagement, and delivered the reports within the expected time frames."
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"The auditors we worked with were focused, friendly, and professional. We've spoken to many companies in this area before deciding for Johanson Group."
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"They set clear expectations around the audit process and were very flexible working around our schedules. Johanson Group was a true partner. Very flexible and communicative throughout our audit process.""
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"The coordination from their account management to the actual auditors and then the final follow-up on the operational and finance side was very well coordinated and seamless. It's very easy to work with them, and they create a lot of predictability in achieving our desired business outcomes."
"The communication has been great, and we have a very good portal to manage our data on, which altogether works out best for us. We appreciate everything they offer as part of our audit process."
"I truly appreciate Johanson Group's affordable pricing, which was a significant factor in my decision to transition from another provider. Overall, my experience with Johanson Group has been positive, as evidenced by my willingness to rate them a perfect 10 for recommendations."
"Johanson Group has performed all of our SOC audits professionally, communicated well during the engagement, and delivered the reports within the expected time frames."
"The auditors we worked with were focused, friendly, and professional. We've spoken to many companies in this area before deciding for Johanson Group."
"They set clear expectations around the audit process and were very flexible working around our schedules. Johanson Group was a true partner. Very flexible and communicative throughout our audit process.""
"The coordination from their account management to the actual auditors and then the final follow-up on the operational and finance side was very well coordinated and seamless. It's very easy to work with them, and they create a lot of predictability in achieving our desired business outcomes."
"The communication has been great, and we have a very good portal to manage our data on, which altogether works out best for us. We appreciate everything they offer as part of our audit process."
"I truly appreciate Johanson Group's affordable pricing, which was a significant factor in my decision to transition from another provider. Overall, my experience with Johanson Group has been positive, as evidenced by my willingness to rate them a perfect 10 for recommendations."
"Johanson Group has performed all of our SOC audits professionally, communicated well during the engagement, and delivered the reports within the expected time frames."
"The auditors we worked with were focused, friendly, and professional. We've spoken to many companies in this area before deciding for Johanson Group."
"They set clear expectations around the audit process and were very flexible working around our schedules. Johanson Group was a true partner. Very flexible and communicative throughout our audit process.""
"The coordination from their account management to the actual auditors and then the final follow-up on the operational and finance side was very well coordinated and seamless. It's very easy to work with them, and they create a lot of predictability in achieving our desired business outcomes."
"The communication has been great, and we have a very good portal to manage our data on, which altogether works out best for us. We appreciate everything they offer as part of our audit process."
"I truly appreciate Johanson Group's affordable pricing, which was a significant factor in my decision to transition from another provider. Overall, my experience with Johanson Group has been positive, as evidenced by my willingness to rate them a perfect 10 for recommendations."
"Johanson Group has performed all of our SOC audits professionally, communicated well during the engagement, and delivered the reports within the expected time frames."
"The auditors we worked with were focused, friendly, and professional. We've spoken to many companies in this area before deciding for Johanson Group."
"They set clear expectations around the audit process and were very flexible working around our schedules. Johanson Group was a true partner. Very flexible and communicative throughout our audit process.""
"The coordination from their account management to the actual auditors and then the final follow-up on the operational and finance side was very well coordinated and seamless. It's very easy to work with them, and they create a lot of predictability in achieving our desired business outcomes."
"The communication has been great, and we have a very good portal to manage our data on, which altogether works out best for us. We appreciate everything they offer as part of our audit process."
"I truly appreciate Johanson Group's affordable pricing, which was a significant factor in my decision to transition from another provider. Overall, my experience with Johanson Group has been positive, as evidenced by my willingness to rate them a perfect 10 for recommendations."
"Johanson Group has performed all of our SOC audits professionally, communicated well during the engagement, and delivered the reports within the expected time frames."
"The auditors we worked with were focused, friendly, and professional. We've spoken to many companies in this area before deciding for Johanson Group."
"They set clear expectations around the audit process and were very flexible working around our schedules. Johanson Group was a true partner. Very flexible and communicative throughout our audit process.""
"The coordination from their account management to the actual auditors and then the final follow-up on the operational and finance side was very well coordinated and seamless. It's very easy to work with them, and they create a lot of predictability in achieving our desired business outcomes."
"The communication has been great, and we have a very good portal to manage our data on, which altogether works out best for us. We appreciate everything they offer as part of our audit process."
"I truly appreciate Johanson Group's affordable pricing, which was a significant factor in my decision to transition from another provider. Overall, my experience with Johanson Group has been positive, as evidenced by my willingness to rate them a perfect 10 for recommendations."
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