If you’re seeking a GRC designation like CMMC certification or FedRAMP authorization you may be considering hiring a GRC advisory firm to help you meet your goals. We’ve had many companies ask us “Does Paramify replace an advisor?”
And (drumroll please) the answer is . . . It depends on your circumstances. We reduce the inefficiencies and cost of compliance, but an advisor may still be helpful depending how much extra support your organization needs.
We partner with many advisors and recommend them to many of our customers. Here we’ll explain why and when your organization may want to hire an advisor so you can reach your compliance goals as efficiently as possible.
There are 2 types of GRC advisors:
Paramify automates security planning and compliance documentation. Our solution is the most efficient documentation method available. It can be used by advisors for their clients or by an in-house team, depending on the circumstances.
With or without an advisor you risk spending 85% more on your documentation than you would by automating your documentation with Paramify.
Many top advisors work with Paramify to help their customers reduce cost, build excellent security posture, and create accurate documentation fast.
An advisor can work with you through the entire lifecycle of your compliance goals or you can also choose to have them do specific tasks.
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If you have a strong security program and an in-house GRC team: you may be ready to take on compliance yourself.
When you use Paramify as an awesome Iron-Man suit you’ll spend less, move faster and get documentation that’s more accurate and easier to maintain.
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It’s probably time to call an advisor if you don’t have any security compliance expertise and want to pursue security certifications or authorization like CMMC, StateRAMP, FedRAMP, etc.
An advisor can offer support through the whole process – start to end. When you’re getting started, that can be helpful and reduce the risk of expensive mistakes.
Getting your security program wrong just isn’t worth the extra costs and risk. An advisor can make sure you remediate requirements correctly, get the details of documentation right, and help you prepare for a successful audit.
If this is your first foray into compliance – we advise you to get an advisor.
Sometimes organizations don’t have a dedicated GRC guru. In these cases the head of security or head of technology may oversee security implementation but need someone to handle the compliance piece of the puzzle.
An advisor can help keep things on track.
You can always start with an inexpensive gap assessment that can be used by an in-house team or by an advisor to manage solution implementation.
Our team would be happy to suggest whether an advisor would be a fit for your organization in your assessment.
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The ideal time to hire an advisor is after you get your gap assessment report.
Paramify’s quick, inexpensive intake session can help you learn your gaps in just 30-60 minutes. When we see the scope of your project we can consider your time frame and recommend whether or not an advisor will be a more feasible option for you or if your internal team is enough.
Your gap assessment will also guide potential advisors to implement your security more efficiently.
Consider working with one of our partners if you know an advisor is the right path for your organization. You’ll get the long-term benefits of automated documentation and the support of an advisor this way.
Whether you use Paramify with an advisor or in-house you’ll get the same long-term benefits:
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Getting compliant and tackling compliance documentation is no small feat. Now that you understand the difference between Paramify and an advisor you can confidently make the best decision for your organization.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out anytime.
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