RealCISO vs. Dictiva

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.

Dictiva introduces a groundbreaking method of governance that emphasizes the importance of statements instead of conventional documentation, thereby revolutionizing how organizations manage policies, compliance, and risk mitigation. This approach dissects governance into smaller, verifiable statements that can be independently versioned and linked to pertinent regulations while allowing for ongoing monitoring of progress, thus fostering greater clarity and accessibility. Among its primary features are individual statement version control, extensive regulatory mapping across more than 40 frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA, along with AI-powered comprehension verification, customizable approval workflows, comprehensive full-text search functionalities, and support for seven different languages. Specifically designed for compliance officers, CISOs, legal experts, and risk management teams, this innovative platform ensures that governance remains not just effective but also flexible in response to the constantly changing regulatory environment. By adopting this contemporary approach, organizations can greatly enhance their governance strategies and bolster their overall compliance effectiveness, ultimately leading to a more robust operational framework. This shift represents a significant advancement in how organizations can navigate the complexities of modern governance.