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Andrea Ayala
Community Manager
Andrea AyalaCommunity Manager
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ControlMap's New Command Center WalkthroughTutorial

Tulsie Narine, Solution Engineer for ScalePad, walks through new Command Center features in the latest Tech Bytes update. Watch our quick video to be in the know of our the latest enhancements to ControlMap!   

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Andrea Ayala
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Dan Fox
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Dan FoxRocketeer
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CMMC for the MSP - Webinar with Kevin Mann the "CMMC Jedi"

ScalePad’s ControlMap team hosts weekly community peer group webinars on Wednesdays at 10am PST focused on Cybersecurity Compliance.  This week of March 27th our special guest was Kevin Mann, a ControlMap partner and CMMC Certified Professional and Assessor and his company is a C3PAO candidate. Kevin is the President of Resilient IT with over 15+ years experience as a technology & cybersecurity consultant in the MSP industry . He has been dubbed the “CMMC Jedi “and regularly presents on the topic of CMMC within the MSP and tech community. The recording to the Webinar is below and after 5 minutes of brief introductions you can hear Kevin share insights on an MSP’s responsibilities when working with a client who requires CMMCassessment:  ControlMap Weekly Wed Mar 27th Recording: https://scalepad.wistia.com/medias/xce7ydgxouInvite to join future Weekly Webinars: Wednesday's 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern (45min)Register here: https://scalepad.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcud-ugqTwqHdXh26ql_

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Luis Giraldo
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CarrieBNew Member
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Spelling and Grammar Errors in Assessment Report Templates

I need to highlight an issue with the assessment report and errors either in the template or in the tables the report is pulling from.  The assessment report contains spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors. (I did see another post about the grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors in the Pre-Assessment Questions but I would like to expand that).  Each time I run the assessment report, I must manually review and correct 110+ pages in Word (for NIST 800-171). Through the assessment process as I make changes while trying to finalize the project, I may run the assessment report anywhere from 10-15 times and often against multiple frameworks per assessment. The process of correcting the errors in each report is extremely time-consuming and frustrating, as well as introducing a risk of errors slipping through to our customers. If, or really when, that happens, each error reflects poorly on me, as the assessor, my company and ControlMap directly impacting the quality and professionalis

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Looking to bounce ideas off others who are using ControlMap for CMMC

Anyone using ControlMap for CMMC readiness and/or assessment?What I’m most curious about are any customizations you’ve made to the tenant along the way. I’ve found myself creating lots of custom tags based on the documentation, figuring out the best way to track different scopes within the same org/CAGE code/tenant, and making sure any CM docs line up with the official documentation.I have a good grasp on the standard and attestation themselves, so I’d be interested in comparing notes with anyone going through all of this with CM as their platform.

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Jeremy-BloughTechNew Member
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Cyber Risk Institute framework v 2.0

I would like to know if if the Cyber Risk Institute framework v 2.0 is on the roadmap for an assessment/framework inside of control map? https://cyberriskinstitute.org/cri-issues-profile-version-2-0/This has been the choice of 2 of our FIs knowing that the FFIEC CAT will become obsolete this coming August. I am currently setting them up with NIST CSF 2.0 as the assessment control and we are using a manual excel spreadsheet to track CRI profile for them.  Thanks,   

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bbrehartNew Member
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What Is Meant By the Use of "Password Configuration" In Evidence?

I was working through evidence requests with one of my tenants, and four of them asked about passwords, but used the term “password configuration” in the request. We’re a little confused about what is meant by the term “configuration”. Does it mean password complexity requirements in the policy documents, or does it mean evidence of configuration of said requirements in systems (for example, a Group Policy in AD). Or does it mean both working together? 

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bbrehartNew Member
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Controls vs Objectives

What are the differences between Controls and Objectives? 

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Dan Fox
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Andrea Ayala
Community Manager
Andrea AyalaCommunity Manager
published in ControlMap
We want to hear from you - Share your ControlMap Journey!News

We're excited to continue our new Partner Advocacy Program and invite you to share your ControlMap success story! We value your partnership and want to spotlight how ControlMap has transformed your business through a genuine customer testimonial. As a thank you, we’re offering a $100 Gift Card from our selection for your participation. What we're asking of you:Before: Describe the challenge your company faced before using ControlMap. What issues or inefficiencies did you encounter? After: Explain how ControlMap has enhanced your MSPs operations—whether by reducing manual workload, streamlining audits with a single compliance tool, bolstering cybersecurity, or building stronger client trust. How will we use your testimonial?Your story will be featured on our LinkedIn channel and shared to new and prospective ControlMap users in promotional materials. We’ll also be directing viewers of your testimonial to our ControlMap demo page (https://www.scalepad.com/controlmap/demo/) to learn more.

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Andrea Ayala
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bbrehartNew Member
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Do You Have to Be A User of ControlMap to Be Assigned Tasks?

There’s a debate at my organization regarding the assigning of tasks (such as evidence collection or document uploading): can you assign tasks to anyone within an organization just using their email address, or do they have to be added to ControlMap as a user?

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Dan Fox
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kelliemurphy
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kelliemurphyRocketeer
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Catch Up on Our GRC vCISO Wave Webinar Series — Now On Demand!News

Missed our GRC vCISO Wave webinar series? No worries! You can now watch all the recordings on demand. Whether you're building your CaaS program or looking to scale it, these sessions are packed with practical insights to help you grow your business and wow your clients. Webinar 1: Why GRC Matters for MSPsFind out how compliance can build trust, boost retention, and set you apart. Get the lowdown on delivering GRC services using frameworks like NIST, SOC 2, and CIS Controls. Hear real-world success stories from MSPs in the field. Watch Webinar 1Webinar 2: Building Recurring Value with CaaSLearn why CaaS is more than a one-and-done project—it’s an ongoing program. Discover how assessments, vendor risk management, and audit prep create real value. Pick up tips for continuous monitoring and policy management. Watch Webinar 2Webinar 3: Showcasing Client Value & Scaling CaaSSee how reporting automations, trust centers, and executive dashboards impress clients. Get strategies to scale you

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kelliemurphy
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leeNew Member
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When I try to connect Two out of five companies we have in ControlMap, I get the error "UnAuthorized: Your account is blocked".

I have superadmin privileges in ControlMap, so I am not sure why I am being blocked.  Three of the companies I can connect to with out issue.  I previously was able to access all five companies.

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AJ Suurhoff
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BrettRNew Member
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Custom attributes on assets in ControlMap

Is there a way to add other attributes/columns to assets in ControlMap, so it can be the basic asset register for an organisation? e.g. equipment barcode? Ideally, custom attributes would not be overwritten when rows are updated from an integration. I thought this existed but looking again, cannot see the option to add additional columns.

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buchananNew Member
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Preassessment error

Trying to complete a pre-assessment, I get through question 28 and there’s no NEXT or COMPLETE button.  see attached imaged.  what am I doing wrong?

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Shay Macgabhann
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richiecoanActive Member
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NIST 800-171 and CMMC SSP

Need the ability to upload diagrams for several areas of the SSP to define system boundaries, define data flow for protected data, system boundaries, etc.

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poppyNew Member
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Link existing uploaded policy to evidence

Is there a way that I am missing to link an existing uploaded Policy as evidence? 

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NorthfieldNew Member
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Control Map Outtage?

Hello, when trying to login to my MSP portal on ControlMap, none of my links are loading. Is there any known issues with the application now? There was the database maintenance last night and I can’t seem to login.Just shows up gray screen and when I try to go through the Lifecycle manager way, it just says redirecting to your region then freezes up. I’ve tried logging through incognito, deleting my cache, as well as logging in from another device on another network and it is not working.  Please help!

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Andrea Ayala
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Dr. MikeNew Member
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ControlMap CMMC/171 evidence expectations vs DIBCAC expectations

DIBCAC released a Self-Assessment Database that they themselves use when conducting assessments. It has very explicit expectations of minimally 320 evidence checks--some of which can be met by a single document/artifact. DIBCAC has evidence expectations for each of the 320 assessment objectives. How has ControlMap’s default expectations for evidence for CMMC landed on 53 pieces (and the same count for 171r2 framework)?  

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Andrea Ayala
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Andrea AyalaCommunity Manager
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The vCISO Wave – Why and How GRC Will Revolutionize Your BusinessNews

In our most recent webinar series, we tasked Secure Dan ( @Dan Fox ) with laying out why Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) isn’t just about protecting your clients—it’s about creating new business opportunities while reducing liability. In our most recent webinar, Dan explains: Why GRC matters: You’ll learn how compliance builds trust, differentiates MSPs like yours, and helps with client retention—all while avoiding hefty regulatory fines. How to implement GRC as a service: We’ll walk through different approaches, from choosing the right framework like NIST, SOC 2, or CIS Controls, to structuring flexible service models such as monthly retainers or project-based pricing. The process: You’ll see how key phases like assessing gaps, audits, and ongoing monitoring create long-term value and deliverables like compliance assessments, risk management, and policy documentation. Lessons from the field: We’ll share success stories and common pitfalls, like ensuring framework alignmen

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Andrea Ayala
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scheidellHelper
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your PCI DSS 4.0 has extremely limited use

first problem, your pci dss 4.0 is based on the ‘prioritized approach;’361 questions.https://docs-prv.pcisecuritystandards.org/PCI%20DSS/Supporting%20Document/Prioritized-Approach-For-PCI-DSS-v4-0.pdf Basically useless. and I do 3 or 4 PCI readiness audits a year (and I can’t use controlmap, Example: if a client needs to be pci compliant, and can use the SAQ A, there are only 22 controls.So if I ask the client to go through the 360 questions and mark 338 of them as ‘out of scope’ they will compare me to.. ok, bozo the clown.how to fix? don’t know.  you would need to tag each control with the SAQ that requires is, and let us mark ‘all out of scope except’  these tags.here is the list: The number of questions in each PCI Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) varies based on the SAQ type. Here's a breakdown of the number of questions per SAQ type: SAQ A: ~22 questions This SAQ is for merchants who have fully outsourced all cardholder data functions to third-party service providers. SAQ A-

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Report showing users and rights for Control Map

Is there some type of report we can use for our own compliance needs that shows all the users and the associated privileges?  I am looking for this for our own compliance requirements internally.

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BrettRNew Member
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Objectives - Implementation notes in reports

With the “Implementation” tab in each objective, I can put notes as the how the objective is implemented. This doesn’t seem to show up in any report. Is there a point to this field? I’d love to have my reports give this bit of free-text information against each objective without a copy-and-paste.

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dkmooreActive Member
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Seeing duplicate evidences

We are seeing duplicate entries of evidence with different objectives for some of our customers.   We have no idea if this is expected behavior.   We only have one framework associated with the customer.  Please advise.  

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Andrea Ayala
Community Manager
Dan Fox
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Dan FoxRocketeer
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Incident Response + AI Generated Table Top Exercise with Itza White

Preparation for incident response can often be over looked until its too late. There is a reason incident response is a best practice and a requirement for most cybersecurity compliance frameworks as well as an often questioned on vendor due diligence forms.The recent incidents with CDK Global and United Health’s Change Healthcare multi-week outages from ransomware both resulting in 10’s and 100’s of Millions in losses + ransom payments or the recent Microsoft outages in July including O365 and Azure with a botnet DDOS attack and the entire industry from a bad update combined CrowdStrike and Microsoft Update Service are really good examples of why incident response and readiness prep are not just a good idea, but should be an essential practice for every organization.ControlMap includes an Incident Response Policy template along with Responsibility Matrix to assign responsible parties for objectives and Risks to Manage and consider alongside your chosen framework objectives that align

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Luis Giraldo
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Luis GiraldoCommunity Manager
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I Interviewed Dan Fox from ControlMap!

This was such a fun interview to do with Dan Fox! We got into everything from the genesis of ControlMap to the challenges MSPs have with deploying and scaling a Compliance-as-a-Service practice.Some questions for the community:What are some of the challenges you’re seeing in getting your clients on the compliance train? What roadblocks are you seeing internally in your MSP to get more diligent with your own compliance journey?We’d love to do more sessions/workshops on compliance topics, please let us know if you’d like to see any specific topics explored!Check out the interview: 

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ctstewardNew Member
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Control Map - NIST CSF 2.0 Controls

Greetings,  Do we have an idea when the NISF CSF Controls will be reformatted to the CSF 2.0 with the Govern pillar? 

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