Why Consider Lazarus Alliance Instead of Schellman?

The right assessment firm should offer more than a checklist of compliance requirements. It should understand your business, communicate clearly, maintain independence, and help you navigate the assessment process efficiently.

Lazarus Alliance combines experienced cybersecurity professionals, established assessment methodologies, and a practical approach to regulatory compliance.

1. Independent Cybersecurity Assessment Expertise

Lazarus Alliance specializes in independent cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance services.

Our professionals focus on evaluating security controls, identifying compliance gaps, and delivering defensible assessment results.

2. 26+ Years of Cybersecurity Experience

Experience matters when assessing complex systems, cloud environments, government contractors, and regulated organizations.

Lazarus Alliance brings more than 26 years of cybersecurity experience to engagements involving federal requirements, commercial assurance frameworks, and industry-specific security obligations.

3. A Client-Focused Audit Experience

We don't build adversarial relationships.

Our approach emphasizes clear communication, defined assessment boundaries, transparent deliverables, and professional engagement throughout the audit lifecycle.

We believe an effective assessment should be rigorous without introducing unnecessary complexity.

4. Multi-Framework Assessment Capabilities

Organizations frequently face overlapping security requirements.

Lazarus Alliance supports assessments across multiple cybersecurity and compliance frameworks, helping clients understand where existing controls and evidence may satisfy overlapping requirements.

5. Proactive Cybersecurity®

Compliance is important, but protecting your organization requires a broader understanding of cybersecurity risk.

Lazarus Alliance combines independent assessment expertise with risk-focused insight to help organizations understand their security posture and make informed decisions.

6. Service, Integrity, and Reliability

Our approach is grounded in professional independence, responsive communication, and dependable assessment practices.

We have served thousands of clients across a broad range of industries and regulatory environments.

Lazarus Alliance Cybersecurity Audit Services

Whether you are evaluating Schellman or another cybersecurity assessment firm, Lazarus Alliance offers a broad portfolio of independent audit and compliance services.

FedRAMP Security Assessments

Independent FedRAMP third-party assessment services for cloud service providers pursuing federal authorization and ongoing compliance.

Services include applicable FedRAMP assessment pathways, security control validation, evidence review, and assessment reporting.

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CMMC Level 2 Assessments

CMMC assessment services for defense contractors and subcontractors seeking to demonstrate compliance with applicable Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements.

Our approach emphasizes assessment readiness, defined scope, evidence quality, and objective control evaluation.

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SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 Services

Independent assurance services addressing relevant controls, security, availability, confidentiality, processing integrity, and privacy requirements, as applicable to the engagement.

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ISO/IEC 27001 and Related Standards

Assessment and applicable certification audit services supporting information security management systems and related ISO standards, including ISO/IEC 27017, 27018, 27701, and 42001.

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PCI DSS Compliance Assessments

PCI DSS assessments, security testing, and related compliance services for organizations handling payment card information.

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Government and Defense Cybersecurity

Independent assessments supporting applicable NIST, FISMA, DFARS, GovRAMP, CJIS, and other federal or state cybersecurity requirements.

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Already Working With Schellman? Explore Your Options.

Changing cybersecurity assessment providers requires careful planning, particularly when an organization has established audit schedules, recurring assessments, or regulatory reporting obligations.

Lazarus Alliance can discuss your requirements and help determine the scope, timing, and information needed for a potential new engagement.

Whether you are approaching a renewal, expanding your compliance requirements, or simply seeking another proposal, we welcome the opportunity to compete for your business.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lazarus Alliance an alternative to Schellman?

Yes. Lazarus Alliance offers independent cybersecurity audits and compliance assessments across a range of federal, commercial, and industry-specific frameworks. The appropriate provider depends on the specific assessment, accreditation requirements, and project scope.

Can Lazarus Alliance provide FedRAMP assessment services?

Lazarus Alliance provides FedRAMP assessment services for cloud service providers pursuing applicable federal security requirements. The specific assessment scope depends on the authorization pathway and current program requirements.

Does Lazarus Alliance perform CMMC Level 2 assessments?

Yes. Lazarus Alliance offers CMMC Level 2 assessment services. Organizations should confirm the current assessment requirements, authorized assessor status, and scheduling availability before engagement.

Can we obtain a second quote for an upcoming cybersecurity audit?

Yes. Organizations can request a proposal from Lazarus Alliance to compare assessment scope, scheduling, deliverables, and pricing with other providers.

Can we change cybersecurity audit firms?

In many circumstances, organizations may select a different qualified assessment provider. The transition process depends on the applicable framework, contractual commitments, accreditation requirements, and assessment cycle.

Does Lazarus Alliance support multiple compliance frameworks?

Yes. Lazarus Alliance provides cybersecurity assessment services across numerous frameworks, including FedRAMP, CMMC, SOC, ISO, PCI DSS, NIST, and other applicable requirements.