RealCISO vs. CIMCON Software

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.

CIMCON Software tackles the operational hazards linked to end-user computing (EUC) files, which include challenges such as inaccuracies in regulatory reporting, compliance issues, cyber threats, and potential fraud. These risks stem from a variety of EUCs, including spreadsheets, complex models, Access databases, applications developed in languages like VBScript, R, and Python, along with self-service analytics tools like Tableau and QlikView. Financial institutions rely heavily on EUC tools, such as Excel spreadsheets and custom scripts, to swiftly respond to changing market conditions and regulatory requirements. These applications play a vital role in functions that range from financial modeling to accounting, making effective management essential to maintain compliance with regulatory standards. To facilitate this management, CIMCON Software delivers solutions that generate a thorough inventory of all EUCs present in an organization, highlight the most critical files, uncover errors, visualize data dependencies, and enable ongoing monitoring and control over essential EUCs. By optimizing this approach, organizations can significantly decrease risks, boost operational efficiency, and foster a more compliant business environment. Ultimately, leveraging such solutions not only protects against potential vulnerabilities but also empowers organizations to make informed decisions based on reliable data.