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Introduction to ASCERA’s compliance capabilities

CUIComply is the base tier of ASCERA, designed to assist Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations in efficiently managing their Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance programs. It streamlines the compliance process by automating tasks, providing guidance, and offering tools to track and improve compliance status. The capabilities described on this page are available in every ASCERA tier, since the higher Advanced and ConMon tiers build on this foundation by adding Smart Lists and automations.

Key Features ​

Automated System Security Plan (SSP) Generation ​

ASCERA automatically creates your organization's SSP, reducing manual effort and ensuring consistency across documentation.  A wizard walks you through the collection of the inputs required. 

Assessment Gap Reporting​

The platform prepares comprehensive assessment gap reports, identifying areas that require attention to meet CMMC requirements.  

Workflow Automation ​

Built-in workflows notify control owners and relevant stakeholders of required actions, streamlining communication and task management within the compliance process.  

Compliance Tracking and Reporting ​

ASCERA makes it easy to supply the details such as an implementation statement, by providing a draft implementation statement, a place to capture the control owners. ASCERA also offers user-friendly dashboards that display your organization's compliance status. The platform tracks improvements in your compliance score over time and allows for easy export of data to Excel for reporting purposes.  

Evidence Management ​

Users can upload, tag, and associate evidence files, such as policy documents, configuration screenshots, or audit logs, directly to specific compliance requirements, controls, or objectives. The system supports versioning and centralized file management, making it easy to review, update, and maintain the evidence needed for audits or assessments.  The evidence can be exported as an evidence book, which is hashed, and ready to hand off to an assessor. 

POA&M Lifecycle Management ​

ASCERA includes full lifecycle support for Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms). Identified gaps in compliance can be documented as POA&Ms, each with target remediation dates, responsible parties, status tracking, and milestone comments. Each POA&M can be linked to the corresponding control or objective it is intended to address, allowing clear traceability from discovery to resolution. 

Track Compliance for Multiple Systems ​

For an organization with multiple locations that perhaps have their own Cage Code, you can track multiple assessment scopes. 

Educational Resources ​

Understanding that many compliance controls can be ambiguous, ASCERA includes video tutorials for each NIST 800-171 control. These resources, developed by CCAs, aim to reduce research time and enhance the knowledge of compliance professionals and newcomers alike.  

Cost-Effective Solution ​

With a straightforward pricing model, the CUIComply tier is designed to be an affordable option for small to mid-sized DIB organizations, addressing the need for cost-effective compliance solutions in the industry.  

User Experience ​

Emphasizing an exceptional user experience, ASCERA features an intuitive interface and offers superior technical support to assist users throughout their compliance journey.  

Optional Advisory Services ​

For organizations seeking additional assistance, ASCERA provides access to certified CMMC assessors who can offer personalized advisory services to further support your compliance efforts.  

By integrating these features, ASCERA aims to reduce the time, complexity, and cost associated with managing CMMC compliance, while also enhancing the expertise of compliance teams within DIB organizations.