Why Consider Lazarus Alliance as an Alternative to Kratos?

Selecting a cybersecurity assessment provider involves more than comparing certifications and service offerings. Organizations should evaluate technical qualifications, regulatory experience, independence, assessment methodology, communication, deliverables, and project management.

Kratos Technology & Training Solutions operates in the federal cybersecurity assessment and compliance market. Lazarus Alliance offers an alternative for organizations seeking experienced, independent assessments across both government and commercial frameworks.

1. Independent Cybersecurity Assessment Expertise

Cybersecurity audits, security control assessments, and regulatory compliance evaluations are central to Lazarus Alliance's business.

Our professionals evaluate implemented security controls, review objective evidence, conduct applicable technical testing, and document assessment findings against relevant regulatory requirements.

We emphasize technically rigorous assessments and professional independence.

2. 26+ Years of Cybersecurity Experience

Federal agencies, cloud service providers, and defense contractors face complex security requirements and evolving compliance obligations.

Lazarus Alliance brings more than 26 years of cybersecurity experience to engagements involving cloud environments, enterprise systems, federal information systems, and regulated technology infrastructure.

Our experience supports organizations navigating security assessment requirements without unnecessary complexity.

3. A Collaborative, Client-Focused Approach

We don't build adversarial relationships.

Our assessment methodology emphasizes clear communication, defined responsibilities, transparent project expectations, and professional collaboration.

An independent assessment should provide objective findings while maintaining an efficient and respectful working relationship.

4. Federal and Commercial Compliance Coverage

Organizations frequently need assessments across multiple cybersecurity frameworks.

Lazarus Alliance provides services involving FedRAMP, CMMC, NIST, DFARS, FISMA, GovRAMP, SOC, ISO, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements.

Our multi-framework expertise helps organizations understand overlapping security controls and identify opportunities for evidence reuse where program rules permit.

5. Proactive Cybersecurity®

Compliance should demonstrate more than the existence of policies and security documentation.

Lazarus Alliance evaluates technical and administrative safeguards to determine whether applicable security controls are implemented and supported by sufficient evidence.

Our Proactive Cybersecurity® philosophy emphasizes meaningful cybersecurity outcomes alongside regulatory compliance.

6. Service, Integrity, and Reliability

Lazarus Alliance has served thousands of clients across commercial, government, and regulated environments.

Our approach combines technical experience, professional independence, and dependable client service throughout the assessment lifecycle.

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Lazarus Alliance Federal and Defense Cybersecurity Assessment Services

Whether you're comparing Lazarus Alliance with Kratos or evaluating another independent assessment provider, our services support a broad range of federal, defense, and commercial cybersecurity requirements.

FedRAMP Security Assessments

Lazarus Alliance provides independent FedRAMP third-party assessment services for cloud service providers pursuing federal authorization or maintaining applicable security requirements.

Our services include:

• FedRAMP assessment scoping and planning
• Security control testing
• Technical evidence examination
• Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing activities
• Security Assessment Plan and Security Assessment Report development, as applicable
• Assessment findings and remediation validation
• Continuous monitoring assessment activities
• Applicable FedRAMP 20X assessment pathways

FedRAMP assessment requirements vary according to the applicable authorization pathway and program requirements.

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CMMC Level 2 Assessments

Lazarus Alliance provides CMMC Level 2 assessment services for defense contractors and subcontractors subject to applicable Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements.

Assessment activities may include:

• CMMC assessment boundary evaluation
• NIST SP 800-171 security requirement examination
• Objective evidence review
• Interviews and technical demonstrations
• Security control implementation validation
• Assessment findings and reporting

Certification assessments must comply with applicable CMMC program authorization, independence, and procedural requirements.

NIST SP 800-53 Security Control Assessments

Lazarus Alliance provides independent security control assessments involving NIST SP 800-53 requirements.

Engagements may include security control testing, technical evidence validation, implementation verification, and assessment reporting for federal or regulated information systems.

NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS Assessments

Lazarus Alliance supports organizations subject to NIST SP 800-171 and applicable DFARS cybersecurity requirements.

Assessment activities may address:

• Controlled Unclassified Information environments
• System Security Plan review
• Applicable security requirement implementation
• Technical control testing
• Objective evidence examination
• Assessment findings and corrective action recommendations

FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency Assessments

Lazarus Alliance provides assessment services addressing applicable FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency requirements for defense contractors and cloud service providers.

FedRAMP Equivalency is distinct from FedRAMP authorization and should be evaluated against the relevant DoD contractual and assessment requirements.

FISMA and NIST Risk Management Framework Assessments

Lazarus Alliance provides assessment services supporting applicable FISMA obligations and NIST SP 800-37 Risk Management Framework activities.

Engagements may include independent security control assessments, authorization support, security documentation review, and continuous monitoring evaluations.

GovRAMP Security Assessments

Lazarus Alliance provides security assessment services involving GovRAMP requirements for cloud service providers serving state, local, and other participating government organizations.

SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 Examinations

Lazarus Alliance also provides SOC examination and attestation services through Lazarus Alliance Compliance, a licensed CPA firm.

These services support organizations requiring independent assurance reporting under applicable AICPA professional standards.

Additional Cybersecurity Assessment Services

Our broader portfolio includes:

• ISO/IEC 27001, 27017, 27018, 27701, and 42001
• PCI DSS
• HIPAA security and privacy assessments
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
• CNSSI 1253
• Security Control Assessment – Validation (SCA-V)
• CJIS
• IRS Publication 1075 and Publication 4812
• FFIEC
• NERC-CIP
• SOX 404 IT controls assessments
• ITAR cybersecurity considerations

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Already Working With Kratos? Explore Your Independent Assessment Options.

Organizations may evaluate another cybersecurity assessment provider when preparing for a new authorization, renewing an existing assessment, expanding regulatory coverage, or comparing project costs and scheduling.

If you're considering a change from Kratos or simply seeking another assessment proposal, Lazarus Alliance welcomes the opportunity to compete for your business.

When Should You Consider Another Assessment Provider?

Obtaining a second proposal may be valuable when:

• Your cloud service is preparing for a FedRAMP assessment.
• You need an independent CMMC Level 2 assessment.
• Your organization requires NIST SP 800-53 or 800-171 validation.
• You are evaluating FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency requirements.
• Your organization needs a FISMA or RMF assessment.
• You want to compare assessment pricing, scope, and deliverables.
• You require both federal and commercial cybersecurity assessments.
• Your current service provider is involved in implementing the controls being evaluated.
• You need to compare project scheduling and assessment team availability.

Any change in assessment providers should account for program-specific requirements, contractual commitments, and applicable independence considerations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lazarus Alliance an alternative to Kratos Technology & Training Solutions?

Yes. Lazarus Alliance provides independent cybersecurity assessments involving FedRAMP, CMMC, NIST, DFARS, FISMA, GovRAMP, and other security frameworks.

Organizations evaluating Kratos Technology & Training Solutions may consider Lazarus Alliance for applicable independent assessment engagements.

How does Lazarus Alliance compare with Kratos?

Both organizations serve federal cybersecurity and compliance markets. Lazarus Alliance emphasizes independent assessments, a broad federal and commercial service portfolio, and a client-focused audit methodology.

Organizations should compare current qualifications, scope, deliverables, pricing, and scheduling for their particular engagement.

Does Lazarus Alliance provide FedRAMP 3PAO assessments?

Yes. Lazarus Alliance provides independent FedRAMP third-party assessment services for cloud service providers pursuing applicable federal security requirements.

Can Lazarus Alliance perform FedRAMP 20X assessments?

Lazarus Alliance provides services involving applicable FedRAMP 20X assessment pathways. The specific assessment activities depend on the current FedRAMP 20X requirements and the cloud service provider's authorization pathway.

Does Lazarus Alliance provide CMMC Level 2 assessments?

Yes. Lazarus Alliance offers CMMC Level 2 assessment services for defense contractors and subcontractors, subject to applicable CMMC program requirements and assessment eligibility.

Can Lazarus Alliance assess NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS compliance?

Yes. Lazarus Alliance provides independent assessments involving applicable NIST SP 800-171 security requirements and DFARS cybersecurity obligations.

Does Lazarus Alliance perform NIST SP 800-53 security assessments?

Yes. Lazarus Alliance provides independent security control assessments involving NIST SP 800-53 requirements for federal and regulated information systems.

Does Lazarus Alliance provide FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency assessments?

Yes. Lazarus Alliance provides assessment services involving applicable FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency requirements.

FedRAMP Equivalency does not constitute FedRAMP authorization.

Can Lazarus Alliance provide SOC 2 examinations?

Yes. SOC 2 examination and attestation services are provided through Lazarus Alliance Compliance, a licensed CPA firm, subject to applicable professional standards and independence requirements.

Can an organization change FedRAMP or CMMC assessment providers?

Provider changes may be possible, depending on the program, assessment stage, contractual commitments, independence requirements, and applicable transition procedures.

Organizations should evaluate these requirements before making a change.

How much does a Lazarus Alliance cybersecurity assessment cost?

Assessment pricing depends on the applicable framework, technical complexity, assessment boundaries, system architecture, testing requirements, and anticipated level of effort.

Lazarus Alliance provides customized proposals based on the engagement requirements.