Xacta vs. RealCISO

Xacta® functions as an all-encompassing solution for the management of IT and cyber risks, aiding organizations in maneuvering through the complex realm of cybersecurity issues with its intelligent workflows, automated processes for selecting and assessing controls, and continuous compliance monitoring. Employed by some of the world's most security-conscious organizations, Xacta equips these entities to proficiently manage their cyber risk and compliance activities by utilizing automation. It addresses essential elements of more than 100 significant regulations and policies relevant to IT security compliance, applicable in both governmental and commercial domains, including frameworks such as the NIST RMF, RMF for DoD IT, CNSS 1253, NIST CSF, and FedRAMP. By streamlining the compliance process in accordance with top industry standards, Xacta facilitates the efficient mapping of IT assets, vulnerabilities, and control sets, which allows for a unified mapping to meet various compliance obligations. This cohesive strategy not only boosts operational effectiveness but also guarantees that organizations remain agile in response to evolving regulatory requirements, ensuring they maintain a robust security posture amid changing landscapes. Additionally, the platform's user-friendly interface and robust reporting capabilities further support decision-making processes within organizations.

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.