Why Consider Lazarus Alliance as an Alternative to Sentar?

Selecting a cybersecurity assessment provider requires careful evaluation of professional qualifications, assessment independence, technical expertise, regulatory experience, and the ability to support complex federal security requirements.

Sentar provides cybersecurity engineering and related services supporting government and defense missions. Lazarus Alliance specializes in independent cybersecurity audits, compliance assessments, and security control validation.

For organizations specifically seeking an independent assessment provider, Lazarus Alliance offers a focused alternative.

1. Specialized Independent Cybersecurity Assessments

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

Our assessment professionals evaluate implemented security controls, examine technical evidence, identify compliance deficiencies, and prepare assessment findings in accordance with applicable program requirements.

We emphasize objective assessments supported by established methodologies and professional independence.

2. 26+ Years of Cybersecurity Experience

Government agencies, defense contractors, and cloud service providers operate complex environments subject to demanding cybersecurity obligations.

Lazarus Alliance brings more than 26 years of cybersecurity experience to engagements involving federal security programs, information system assessments, regulated technology environments, and enterprise risk management.

3. A Client-Focused Assessment Experience

We don't build adversarial relationships.

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

We believe cybersecurity assessments should be technically rigorous without introducing unnecessary complexity.

4. Extensive Federal and Defense Cybersecurity Expertise

Lazarus Alliance provides assessment services involving:

• CMMC Level 2
• FedRAMP and applicable FedRAMP 20X pathways
• FedRAMP Equivalency
• NIST SP 800-171 and 800-172
• NIST SP 800-53
• NIST SP 800-37 Risk Management Framework
• DFARS cybersecurity requirements
• FISMA
• CNSSI 1253
• Security Control Assessment – Validation (SCA-V)
• GovRAMP
• CJIS security requirements
• IRS Publication 1075 and Publication 4812

This multi-framework expertise supports organizations with overlapping regulatory and contractual obligations.

5. Proactive Cybersecurity®

Effective cybersecurity assessments evaluate more than the existence of security documentation.

Lazarus Alliance applies a risk-focused approach to security control evaluation, examining whether safeguards are appropriately implemented and supported by objective evidence.

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

6. Service, Integrity, and Reliability

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

Our approach combines technical expertise, professional independence, and dependable service throughout the assessment process.

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Lazarus Alliance Government and Defense Cybersecurity Assessment Services

Whether you're evaluating Sentar or comparing other federal cybersecurity service providers, Lazarus Alliance offers a broad portfolio of independent assessment services.

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 address:

• CMMC assessment scope and boundaries
• Applicable NIST SP 800-171 security requirements
• Objective evidence examination
• Security control implementation
• Interviews and technical demonstrations
• Assessment findings and reporting
• Applicable assessment program requirements

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FedRAMP Security Assessments

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

Services include security control assessments, technical testing, evidence validation, assessment reporting, and applicable FedRAMP pathways.

FedRAMP 20X assessments are addressed according to the requirements of the applicable authorization pathway.

NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS Assessments

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

Engagements may include:

• Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) environment scoping
• Security requirement evaluation
• Technical control testing
• Evidence examination
• System Security Plan review
• Assessment findings and remediation recommendations

NIST SP 800-53 Security Control Assessments

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

Assessment activities may include security control testing, implementation verification, technical evidence examination, and reporting.

FISMA and NIST Risk Management Framework Assessments

Our services support applicable FISMA security assessment obligations and NIST SP 800-37 Risk Management Framework activities.

Engagements may involve security control assessments, authorization support, continuous monitoring evaluations, and independent assessment reporting.

FedRAMP 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 obtaining a FedRAMP authorization and must be evaluated against the applicable DoD contractual requirements.

Additional Cybersecurity Assessment Services

Lazarus Alliance also supports:

• SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 examinations through Lazarus Alliance Compliance, a licensed CPA firm
• ISO/IEC 27001 and related ISO security standards
• PCI DSS
• HIPAA security and privacy assessments
• NERC-CIP
• FFIEC cybersecurity assessments
• ITAR cybersecurity considerations
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
• GovRAMP security assessments
• Security Control Assessment – Validation (SCA-V)

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Already Working With Sentar? Explore Your Independent Assessment Options.

Organizations may seek another cybersecurity assessment provider because of changing compliance requirements, new contractual obligations, assessment independence considerations, or upcoming certification and authorization milestones.

If you're evaluating an alternative to Sentar for independent cybersecurity assessments, 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 organization requires a CMMC Level 2 assessment.
• You are preparing for a FedRAMP assessment.
• You need independent NIST SP 800-53 or 800-171 control validation.
• Your DFARS compliance obligations have changed.
• Your organization needs an independent FISMA security assessment.
• You want to compare assessment pricing and deliverables.
• Your existing cybersecurity services provider is involved in implementing the controls being assessed.
• You need to coordinate multiple regulatory compliance assessments.

Assessment independence and organizational conflicts of interest should be evaluated according to the requirements of the applicable program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lazarus Alliance an alternative to Sentar?

Yes, for independent cybersecurity audits, regulatory compliance assessments, and security control evaluations. Lazarus Alliance specializes in assessment services, while Sentar also provides cybersecurity engineering and government mission support.

The appropriate provider depends on the services and qualifications required.

How does Lazarus Alliance compare with Sentar?

Lazarus Alliance focuses on independent cybersecurity assessments and compliance auditing. Sentar has a broader government cybersecurity engineering and mission-support orientation.

Organizations should compare the specific technical qualifications, independence requirements, assessment scope, pricing, and scheduling relevant to their engagement.

Does Lazarus Alliance provide CMMC Level 2 assessments?

Yes. Lazarus Alliance offers CMMC Level 2 assessment services for defense contractors and subcontractors. Certification assessments are subject to applicable CMMC program authorization and independence requirements.

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 assess NIST SP 800-171 compliance?

Yes. Lazarus Alliance provides independent assessments addressing applicable NIST SP 800-171 security requirements, objective evidence, and technical control implementation.

Does Lazarus Alliance provide 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.

Can Lazarus Alliance support FISMA and NIST RMF assessments?

Yes. Lazarus Alliance provides assessment services supporting applicable FISMA security requirements and NIST Risk Management Framework activities.

Does Lazarus Alliance offer 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 cybersecurity assessment providers?

In many circumstances, yes. Organizations should evaluate contractual obligations, program requirements, assessment independence, scheduling, and applicable transition procedures.

How much does a Lazarus Alliance cybersecurity assessment cost?

Assessment pricing depends on the applicable framework, system complexity, organizational scope, number of locations, assessment boundaries, testing requirements, and anticipated effort.

Lazarus Alliance provides customized proposals based on the engagement requirements.