Governance Risk Compliance Solutions

The vendor is required to provide a security governance solution to support authority, risk management framework (RMF) and cyber security framework (CSF) requirements.
- Provide a scalable, user-friendly and secure governance risk compliance (GRC) platform which will:
• Provides robust integration
• Streamlining compliance and Authorization
• Centralized risk management
• Enhanced reporting and audit readiness
• Enhance policy management
- The governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solutions requirements:
• User Access and Roles
a. The system must support 5 to 10 users, including three (3) administrator-level users with full system access.
b. It must incorporate role-based access control (RBAC) to enforce least-privilege principles and define user permissions appropriately.
• System integration
a. The solution must integrate with a minimum of four (4) distinct information systems (enclaves or security boundaries).
b. It must support seamless integration with security information and event management (SIEM) and security tools, including but not limited to:
c. Rapid7
d. Tenable
e. Splunk
f. Other vulnerability management and security monitoring platforms.
• Third-party & cloud connectivity
a. The system must have the capability to interact with third-party hosting environments, including cloud and hybrid infrastructures.
b. It should provide API-based integration options for compatibility with external security and compliance tools.
• Regulatory compliance & data protection
a. The solution must adhere to industry regulations and standards for handling and storing personally identifiable information (PII).
b. it should support compliance with frameworks such as NIST 800-53, NIST cybersecurity framework (CSF), fed ramp, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and HIPAA, among other relevant regulations.
• Data classification & security standards
a. At a minimum, the platform must meet public trust classification requirements, ensuring compliance with security policies.
b. It must utilize strong encryption standards (aes-256 or higher) for data at rest and in transit.
c. The system must include audit logging capabilities to track security events, user activity, and configuration changes.
• Scalability & performance
• The solution must be scalable to support future growth in users, systems, and compliance requirements.
a. It should maintain high-performance levels even with increased data processing and system demands.
• Reporting & analytics
a. The system must provide real-time dashboards and customizable reporting to monitor risk, compliance, and security postures.
b. Reports must be exportable in standard formats (pdf, csv, etc.) and support automated report scheduling.
• Support & maintenance
a. The vendor must offer ongoing technical support, system updates, and troubleshooting assistance.
b. The proposal should include service level agreements (SLAS) that define response times, issue resolution commitments, and maintenance schedules.
- Contract Period/Term: 1 year