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Cybersecurity Audit & Compliance

Cybersecurity Audit & Compliance

Authorized CMMC C3PAO, FedRAMP 3PAO, SOC 2 & PCI DSS QSA assessments. Independent cybersecurity assessments designed for efficiency, clarity, and defensible compliance outcomes.

Independent Cybersecurity Assessments

Independent Cybersecurity Assessments

Lazarus Alliance provides independent cybersecurity assessments, audits, examinations, and certification services that help organizations demonstrate security and compliance. Our accredited and authorized professionals assess organizations against leading frameworks and standards, including CMMC, FedRAMP, SOC 1/2/3, PCI DSS, ISO, NIST, and other regulatory and industry requirements.

Original Cybersecurity Research

Original Cybersecurity Research

Lazarus Alliance Research publishes original, aggregate, and anonymized cybersecurity assessment and audit data derived from completed client engagements. Our benchmark research provides empirical insights into assessment duration, evidence requirements, common findings and exceptions, scope complexity, and other factors that influence cybersecurity compliance outcomes across CMMC, FedRAMP, SOC 2, and additional frameworks.

Government & Defense Cybersecurity

Government & Defense Cybersecurity

Lazarus Alliance helps federal agencies, defense contractors, cloud service providers, and organizations in the Defense Industrial Base navigate complex cybersecurity assessment and compliance requirements. Our expertise spans CMMC, FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, DFARS, FISMA, and other federal security requirements, combining independent assessment expertise with practical knowledge gained from real-world cybersecurity engagements.

Lazarus Alliance Research

Original cybersecurity audit, assessment, and compliance intelligence derived from aggregate, anonymized engagement data.

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47Completed Formal CMMC Level 2 Assessments Analyzed
2026 CMMC Assessment Benchmark Report
12Completed FedRAMP Assessments Analyzed
2026 FedRAMP Assessment Benchmark Report
75Completed SOC 2 Assessments Analyzed
2026 SOC 2 Assessment Benchmark Report
28Completed CJIS Assessments Analyzed
2026 CJIS Assessment Benchmark Report
18Completed LADMF Assessments Analyzed
2026 LADMF Assessment Benchmark Report

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Expert Publications

Expert Publications deliver timely cybersecurity insights, regulatory analysis, and practical guidance from Lazarus Alliance experts on emerging threats, compliance requirements, industry developments, and evolving security standards.

Native FedRAMP Class B/C intake is now live. Learn how Lazarus Alliance helps cloud service providers streamline assessment, reduce risk, and advance FedRAMP authorization.
FedRAMP Class B & C Intake Is Now Live | FedRAMP 20x 3PAO

Native FedRAMP Class B & C Intake Is Now Live

The FedRAMP 20x Class B and Class C pipelines opened on August 31, 2026. Lazarus Alliance is now accepting native intake for both classes.

That is not a small process change. It is the point at which Low and Moderate work stops being treated as a retrofit of Rev5 paperwork and starts being treated as a 20x certification path: Key Security Indicators, machine-readable packages, and continuous validation.

If your offering belongs on the federal marketplace at Low or Moderate assurance, the window to enter on the new rules is open.

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ISO 42001 AI Certification: 5 Key Governance Strategies
ISO 42001 AI Certification: 5 Key Governance Strategies

In 2026, organizations across defense, healthcare, and financial services face mounting pressure to demonstrate verifiable control over artificial intelligence deployments. ISO 42001 AI Management Systems Certification has emerged as the central framework for proving that AI risks are identified, measured, and mitigated within existing enterprise governance structures. Lazarus Alliance auditors observe that successful certifications hinge less on novel AI ethics statements and more on five tightly integrated governance strategies that align ISO 42001 requirements with NIST 800-53, CMMC, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and sector-specific mandates such as HIPAA and FedRAMP.

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CMMC 2.0 Audit Readiness: Lazarus Alliance Compliance Assessments
CMMC 2.0 Audit Readiness: Lazarus Alliance Compliance Assessments

In 2026, defense contractors face heightened scrutiny under the CMMC 2.0 framework, where audit readiness extends beyond checkbox compliance to integrated risk management across technical controls and governance structures. Lazarus Alliance delivers targeted compliance assessments that align CMMC Level 2 requirements with broader ecosystem demands, enabling organizations to demonstrate verifiable security postures to DoD assessors.

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