Governance, Risk
and Compliance
is the Foundation
Before you can achieve CMMC, FedRAMP, or any federal cybersecurity certification — you need a GRC framework that works. GiaMetrics builds it, implements it, and proves it for DoD and federal organizations.
Why GRC First
GRC Makes Everything Else Possible
Organizations that try to achieve CMMC, FedRAMP, or RMF authorization without a sound GRC foundation struggle — they fail assessments, accumulate POA&Ms, and can't sustain compliance after certification. GiaMetrics builds the governance structure first, so every other compliance effort has something solid to stand on.
We've supported DoD contractors, federal civilian agencies, and DIB suppliers across the full GRC spectrum — from standing up a policy framework from scratch to guiding organizations through multi-framework compliance environments. Our approach isn't just documentation — it's embedding GRC into how your organization actually operates.
Good governance doesn't slow organizations down. It gives them the confidence to move faster — because they know what they can and can't do.
— GiaMetrics GRC PracticeThe GRC Framework
Governance. Risk. Compliance.
Three disciplines — tightly integrated. Weakness in any one undermines the others. GiaMetrics addresses all three simultaneously.
Governance
The policies, structures, and accountability mechanisms that define how your organization manages cybersecurity — and proves it to auditors and customers.
- Cybersecurity policy and procedure development enterprise-wide
- Configuration management policy and asset baseline documentation
- Roles, responsibilities, and management commitment definition
- Security program structure aligned to mission objectives
- Supply chain governance — prime, sub, and vendor oversight
- Continuous compliance monitoring and reporting metrics
Risk Management
Identifying, assessing, and prioritizing threats to your organization's assets — data, systems, people, and mission — so resources go where they matter most.
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) strategy and implementation
- Risk profile development and regular reassessment cycles
- NIST Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM)
- Privacy risk assessment — PII, PHI, and sensitive data handling
- Business impact analysis and critical asset identification
- POA&M development, tracking, and remediation oversight
Compliance
Meeting the specific requirements of your regulatory environment — and demonstrating it to the agencies, customers, and auditors who need proof.
- Compliance gap assessment against target frameworks
- Control implementation and evidence collection
- System authorization packages (ATO, IATT, FedRAMP package)
- CSAM and eMASS system management and scorecard reporting
- Compliance readiness assessments and mock audits
- Continuous compliance — annual affirmations and re-assessments
Frameworks We Implement
Multi-Framework Expertise
GiaMetrics staff have hands-on experience implementing and evaluating compliance across the full range of federal, DoD, and commercial cybersecurity frameworks.
CMMC 2.0
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification — Levels 1, 2, and 3. Gap assessment, SSP/POA&M development, control implementation, and C3PAO assessment support.
NIST RMF
The NIST Risk Management Framework — all six steps from categorization through authorization and continuous monitoring. CSAM and eMASS system support included.
FedRAMP
Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program — supporting cloud service providers and federal agencies through authorization packages, 3PAO preparation, and continuous monitoring.
NIST SP 800-171 / 800-53
NIST SP 800-171 for CUI protection in non-federal systems, and NIST SP 800-53 for federal information systems. Full control set implementation and assessment.
DFARS
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement compliance — 252.204-7012, 7019, 7020, and 7021. SPRS score management and clause compliance advisory.
GDPR / HIPAA / HITRUST
Commercial and international compliance frameworks. GDPR data protection requirements, HIPAA security and privacy rules, and HITRUST CSF certification support.
Our Approach
How GiaMetrics Delivers GRC
A structured, repeatable process that moves you from current state to certified and continuously compliant — without disrupting your operations.
Understand Your Mission and Environment
We start by engaging senior leadership to document organizational goals, mission priorities, and existing security posture. We identify the infrastructure, staff, and resources that support your compliance objectives — and the gaps between where you are and where you need to be.
Assess Risk and Identify Critical Assets
Working with business managers and functional specialists, we conduct facilitated sessions to determine the potential impact of loss or reduced functionality of critical processes. We identify what matters most and what threats pose the highest risk to your mission and data.
Build the GRC Framework
We develop and implement policy, procedures, and governance structures tailored to your organization. This includes configuration management policy, roles and responsibilities, supply chain controls, and the documentation package your compliance framework requires.
Implement and Validate Controls
We work directly with your IT and operations teams to implement missing technical and administrative controls, close gaps identified in the assessment, and collect the evidence assessors require. We review controls against your framework's requirements — not just against documentation.
Achieve Authorization or Certification
Whether you're pursuing an ATO under RMF, a FedRAMP authorization, or a CMMC certificate, we prepare and manage the authorization package, coordinate with assessors, and represent your organization through the formal process to successful completion.
Maintain Continuous Compliance
Authorization is not the finish line. We help you build internal processes for ongoing compliance — continuous monitoring, periodic control reviews, annual affirmations, change management, and reassessment preparation — so your compliance posture stays strong year after year.
GRC → CMMC
GRC Makes CMMC Doable
CMMC isn't just a technical checklist — it's a governance and compliance challenge. Organizations that come to a CMMC assessment without solid GRC foundations fail. We build the foundation first.
When GiaMetrics builds your GRC framework, CMMC Level 2 becomes the natural outcome — not a separate effort. The policies, procedures, SSP, POA&M, and continuous monitoring processes you need for CMMC are the same ones that make your entire organization more secure and governable.
Explore CMMC Services →GRC Foundation
Governance structure, policy framework, risk management program, roles and accountability
Control Implementation
NIST 800-171 controls implemented, documented in SSP, gaps captured in POA&M
SPRS Score & Self-Assessment
Accurate SPRS score submitted, affirmation posted, Level 1 or 2 self-assessment complete
C3PAO Assessment
Third-party assessment for Level 2 certification — GiaMetrics prepares and supports you through every phase
Continuous Compliance
Annual affirmations, control drift management, triennial re-assessment preparation
Technology Platform
Compliance You Can Prove. Anytime.
GiaMetrics is a FutureFeed partner. That means every GRC and CMMC engagement we deliver is backed by an enterprise-grade, FedRAMP High-authorized compliance platform — not just spreadsheets and Word documents.
FutureFeed automates the hardest parts of compliance: gap assessment, SPRS scoring, SSP generation, POA&M tracking, and one-click reporting for C-suite and assessors. When GiaMetrics runs your GRC program, this platform is the engine behind it.
Live SPRS Score Dashboard
Your NIST 800-171 compliance score updated automatically as controls are implemented. Know your number before the DoD does.
Automated SSP & POA&M Generation
System Security Plans and Plans of Action generated from your control data — formatted for assessors and DoD submission requirements.
Team Collaboration & Accountability
Assign controls to team members, track project progress, and give leadership real-time visibility into your compliance posture.
Teramis CUI Discovery
Automatically identify and validate where CUI lives across your environment — eliminating scoping guesswork before your assessment.
What the Platform Delivers
Available to GiaMetrics clients — as a managed service or self-service subscription
Who We Serve
Sectors We Support
GiaMetrics brings deep experience across the federal and defense ecosystem, with expanding support for commercial sectors.
Department of Defense
Supporting DoD programs, systems, and contractors across all military branches and defense agencies — from CMMC certification to RMF ATO packages and eMASS management.
Federal Civilian Agencies
Helping federal civilian agencies achieve and maintain FISMA compliance, FedRAMP authorizations, and continuous monitoring programs aligned with NIST guidance.
Defense Industrial Base
Working with DIB prime contractors and their subcontractors to achieve CMMC certification, protect CUI, and build the supply chain compliance programs DoD now requires.
Cloud Service Providers
Supporting CSPs seeking FedRAMP authorization — from initial gap assessments and system security plan development through 3PAO engagement and authorization package submission.
State & Local Government
Helping state and local agencies implement cybersecurity frameworks aligned with NIST guidance, address growing ransomware threats, and meet federal grant compliance requirements.
Commercial Organizations
Extending GRC expertise to commercial organizations that need mature cybersecurity governance — including GDPR compliance, enterprise risk management, and vendor security programs.
Why GiaMetrics
What Sets Us Apart
We're not a large consulting firm with a GRC practice. We're a specialized team that does GRC and nothing else — with the certifications, the tools, and the federal experience to prove it.
SDVOSB Certified
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business — a set-aside eligible firm with deep roots in the DoD and federal mission space.
Certified at Every Level
Our team holds RP, CCP, CCA (pending), CISSP, CISM, CISA, CGRC, CCSA, and IcAgile certifications — not just experience, but verified expertise.
FutureFeed Platform Partner
We bring an enterprise-grade, FedRAMP High-authorized compliance platform to every engagement — not spreadsheets and Word documents.
End-to-End Continuity
We don't hand off at certification. The same team that builds your GRC framework manages your continuous compliance — no knowledge gaps, no re-onboarding.
Purpose to Promise
Founder Lawrence M. Coclough is an MSDL Master Coach. GRC isn't just controls and documentation — it's about building organizations where people flourish and lead effectively. Our story →
NIST AI RMF Expertise
8+ years of hands-on NIST AI RMF and Playbook implementation in cloud environments — as Senior Cybersecurity Lead, GRC Lead, and AI SME. AI governance before it became a mandate. Learn more →
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