RealCISO vs. Blue Lava

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.

Blue Lava has developed a security program management tool that is created collaboratively with the community to empower security leaders in assessing and enhancing the business value derived from cybersecurity efforts. This platform is designed to assist CISOs, security executives, and business leaders in integrating cybersecurity risks, initiatives, and resources with their overarching business goals. Moreover, the reporting features are customized specifically for communication with the Board and C-Suite, showcasing how Security Initiatives correspond with various Business Areas, compliance with frameworks like NIST-CSF, and comparisons with industry peers, ultimately fostering a more strategic approach to cybersecurity. By leveraging these insights, organizations can make informed decisions that prioritize their security investments and align them with their core business objectives.