RealCISO vs. Accellion

RealCISO is a compliance intelligence platform for two audiences: MSPs and MSSPs managing security across multiple clients, and enterprise teams running compliance in-house. It gives MSPs, MSSPs, consultants, and in-house security teams a single place to run compliance assessments, manage risk, track remediation, and demonstrate security posture to boards and auditors — without the spreadsheet chaos. Built on NIST CSF and mapped to 30+ frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and CMMC, RealCISO turns assessment data into action. Over 3,000 security providers use it to deliver vCISO services at scale. Founded by Brian Haugli — former DoD, former VP & CSO at The Hanover Insurance Group, and co-author of the NIST CSF book published by Wiley — RealCISO was built by practitioners who ran these programs manually and knew there had to be a better way.

The Accellion secure communication platform effectively mitigates data breaches that stem from external cyber threats. Chief Information Officers and Chief Information Security Officers depend on Accellion to maintain comprehensive oversight, adherence to regulations, and authority over the transfer of intellectual property, personal identifiable information, and protected health information across various third-party communication methods. This encompasses channels such as email, file sharing, mobile applications, enterprise portals, SFTP, and automated inter-business processes, allowing users to confidently select the Accellion button as the most reliable method for sharing sensitive data beyond their organization. Additionally, the Accellion platform provides a range of deployment options, including FedRAMP, hybrid, and on-premise solutions, ensuring that organizations can choose the configuration that best meets their needs. By delivering the necessary security and governance frameworks that CISOs demand, Accellion helps organizations mitigate risks while complying with stringent regulations like NIST 800-171, HIPAA, SOX, GDPR, and GLBA. With a strong track record, more than 25 million users across over 3,000 organizations have benefitted from the protective capabilities of Accellion’s solutions, highlighting the platform's extensive reach and effectiveness in safeguarding sensitive information.