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Certification and Accreditation : C&A for Private Industry
 
COACT’s C&A services for private industry were established so that private companies can take advantage of the same C&A assurance services used by federal agencies. With identify theft and credit card theft at an all time high, companies are facing increased liabilities by not performing security due diligence. Sometimes your business grows so fast that security due diligence is not something you have time for. Our C&A services for private industry offers an objective third-party analysis devoid of the conflict of interest that occurs when you try to audit your own infrastructure.

We will review your existing infrastructure, analyze the security controls, and document the security capabilities and risks in an official Certification Package. Upon completion of the Certification Package, we will help you put together a Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) to address the risks. When all risks have been addressed, we will Accredit your infrastructure at Security Level 1, 2, 3, or 4. Our expert consultants will help you determine the appropriate Security Level Accreditation for your infrastructure, based on your business requirements and your mission.

By obtaining COACT’s Accreditation for private industry, you can assure your customers and shareholders that you have reviewed your security risks and have taken measures to reconcile vulnerabilities that are not acceptable. In the event that your business is ever named in a lawsuit as a result of a security incident, you will have evidence that you took the proper measures to reduce the risks to your infrastructure. Our Accreditation service may help you obtain a reduced rate on your general liability insurance.