What Lazarus Alliance does

Lazarus Alliance is a veteran-owned, private cybersecurity and compliance firm founded in 2000 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, with operating entities in Dover, Delaware and Madrid, Spain. The company delivers advisory and third-party assessment services across more than 50 regulatory and standards frameworks, including CMMC, FedRAMP, StateRAMP, SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001/27701/42001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST 800-53, FISMA, GDPR, and ENS. It operates as an accredited CMMC C3PAO, a FedRAMP 3PAO, an NVLAP-accredited Common Criteria Testing Laboratory, and a certification body accredited under ISO/IEC 17020, 17021, 17025, and 17065.

Its core technology stack centers on the proprietary IT Audit Machine® (ITAM) SaaS platform from Continuum GRC for compliance automation, alongside branded methodologies including the Proactive Cybersecurity® philosophy, the Security Trifecta® framework (Vigilance-Technology-Governance), the HORSE Framework (Holistic Operational Risk-Readiness Security Evaluation), and the Cybervisor® AI-enhanced senior advisory service. Service lines span Cybersecurity Audit & Compliance, Enterprise & Operational Risk, Privacy Audit & Compliance, Vulnerability & Penetration Testing, IT Policies & Governance, and Cybervisor® Advisory, with emerging AI-related audit offerings.

The business model is professional services delivered through a lean, fully-remote team of 1-10 employees leveraging a broader subject-matter-expert network. Revenue is generated through quote-based, multi-year enterprise engagements sold via direct consultation; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customer base spans startups to multinational enterprises across defense, healthcare, financial services, technology, manufacturing, and retail, with named clients including Cisco, KPMG, Iron Mountain, Vanguard Direct, and PetSmart Charities.

Name

Lazarus Alliance

Legal name

Lazarus Alliance, Inc.

Website

https://lazarusalliance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lazarus Alliance is a veteran-owned cybersecurity and compliance firm, founded in 2000, delivering accredited third-party assessments (CMMC C3PAO, FedRAMP 3PAO, ISO, Common Criteria) and advisory services across 50+ frameworks to defense, healthcare, financial, and technology clients worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Compliance Services

akta.pro primary industry

IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (IT GRC) Platforms (HDAEALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security Audits & Compliance (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX) (BPAKADAC), Enterprise AI Governance, Risk & Compliance Platforms (Model Risk, Audit, Policies) (HDAEANAE)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity compliance services
• CMMC certification audits
• FedRAMP assessment services
• SOC 2 compliance audits
• Penetration testing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cybersecurity Audit and Compliance Services: Professional services revenue generated from conducting cybersecurity audits, compliance assessments, and certification services across various frameworks including FedRAMP, CMMC, SOC, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and others. Services include gap assessments, third-party certifications, readiness support, and ongoing monitoring.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lazarus Alliance is a professional services firm that conducts cybersecurity audits, compliance assessments, third-party certifications, risk management, privacy audits, penetration testing, and IT governance for organizations subject to US federal, defense, healthcare, financial, and international regulatory frameworks. The firm operates as an accredited CMMC C3PAO and FedRAMP 3PAO, issuing certifications and assessment reports across frameworks such as CMMC, FedRAMP, SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and NIST 800-171/172. It supports these engagements with proprietary IT Audit Machine® (ITAM) compliance automation software and Cybervisor® senior advisory services under its Proactive Cybersecurity® methodology.

Product overview

Lazarus Alliance is a veteran-owned cybersecurity and compliance solutions provider offering professional services rather than a software product. The company delivers a portfolio of advisory and assessment services through its Proactive Cybersecurity® philosophy. Core offerings include Cybersecurity Audit & Compliance (covering CMMC, FedRAMP, SOC, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and dozens of other frameworks), Risk Assessment & Management, Privacy Audit & Compliance, and Vulnerability & Penetration Testing. Key branded service offerings include Cybervisor® Advisory Services (AI-enhanced senior-level advisory), Common Criteria Certification Services (NVLAP-accredited laboratory), and specialized AI services including SOC 2 AI Services Audits and Generative AI Compliance Audits. The company operates as an accredited C3PAO and 3PAO for government compliance assessments and supports clients globally from startups to multinational enterprises across all industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Proactive Cybersecurity®: Core service philosophy emphasizing stopping threats before they become problems through continuous monitoring and real-time risk management
• Cybervisor®
• IT Audit Machine® (ITAM)
• Security Trifecta®
• HORSE Framework

Products and services

• Cybersecurity Audit & Compliance Services Comprehensive audit and compliance assessment services covering US standards (CMMC, FedRAMP, StateRAMP, SOC 1/2/3, NIST 800-53, FISMA, CJIS, PCI DSS, HIPAA, NERC CIP, SOX, ITAR, DFARS, IRS 1075/4812, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, MARS-E, CNSSI 1253, CSF, SSDF NIST 800-218), European standards (C5, ENS), and international standards (ISO 27001, 27701, 27017, 27018, 9001, 90003, 22301, 30141, 31000, 42001) for organizations across all regulated industries.
• Enterprise & Operational Risk Management Services Risk management services including IT Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence, NIST RMF, ISO 31000, NIST 800-37, COBIT, and HORSE (Holistic Operational Risk-Readiness Security Evaluation) framework implementations for organizations managing enterprise risk.
• Privacy Audit & Compliance Services Privacy compliance services covering SOC 2 Privacy, CPRA/CCPA, PIPEDA, GDPR, India DPDP, Brazil LGPD, GLBA Privacy, HIPAA Privacy, Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield, and US State Privacy Laws for organizations subject to global privacy regimes.
• Vulnerability & Penetration Testing Services Security testing services including Red Team Exercises, Authenticated Penetration Testing, Authenticated Vulnerability Testing, Static and Dynamic Code Analysis, SCAP Benchmark Testing, Physical Security Testing, Wireless Security Testing, Social Engineering, and Phishing Testing.
• IT Policies & Governance Services Policy development and governance framework services that outline structure, authority, and processes for maintaining compliance and cybersecurity programs for client organizations.
• Cybervisor® Advisory Services Senior-level, AI-enhanced cybersecurity advisory service providing strategic guidance, hands-on implementation support, and continuous assistance as an extension of the client's team to accelerate compliance and strengthen security posture.
• Common Criteria Certification Services NVLAP-accredited (Lab Code 600352) Common Criteria Testing Laboratory services under the NIAP scheme, including Protection Profile conformance acceleration, gap analysis, design consulting, documentation development, evaluation services, post-certification support, and continuous monitoring for IT product security certification (ISO 15408).
• SOC 2 AI Services Audits Specialized SOC 2 compliance audits tailored for organizations deploying AI/ML solutions in cloud-native environments, evaluating controls for security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy with focus on AI governance practices.
• FedRAMP Authorization Services FedRAMP Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) services including security assessments, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, policy and procedure compliance reviews, and continuous monitoring to support federal cloud adoption and authorization.
• CMMC 2.0 Compliance Audits Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification assessment services at Level 1, 2, and 3, including gap assessments, third-party certifications, and ongoing compliance maintenance aligned with NIST SP 800-171 and SP 800-172 controls for Defense Industrial Base contractors.
• Fast-Track CMMC Level 2 C3PAO Assessment Program Guaranteed fast-track program for CMMC Level 2 third-party assessments with 100% first-submission success rate, designed to help Defense Industrial Base contractors achieve certification before the DoD's November 10, 2026 Phase 2 deadline.
• FedRAMP 3PAO Assessment Services FedRAMP Third Party Assessment Organization services supporting federal cloud adoption initiatives with reduced assessment timelines (up to 40% reduction) across various baseline levels for defense, healthcare, and financial services sectors.
• CMMC Level 2 Certification Services Third-party CMMC Level 2 certification assessments achieving 100% success rate in 2025, guiding organizations through the certification process with expanded team and capabilities to meet DoD contract requirements.
• Generative AI Compliance Audit Services Supply chain risk management services for AI systems, helping organizations meet regulatory standards including EU AI Act and NIST AI RMF through assessments, continuous monitoring, and testing frameworks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% first-submission success rate on CMMC Level 2 certifications
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BARR Advisory: BARR Advisory is a cybersecurity and compliance advisory firm offering SOC, ISO, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and penetration testing services. Comparable mid-market audit firm profile.
• A-LIGN: A-LIGN is a cybersecurity compliance audit firm offering SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and CMMC assessments with proprietary audit-management software. It is the most direct peer to Lazarus Alliance in scope, accreditations, and customer profile.
• Schellman & Co. Schellman is a top-tier cybersecurity audit and attestation firm offering SOC, ISO, FedRAMP, PCI, and CMMC assessments. Directly comparable as a multi-framework GRC assessor serving enterprise and regulated clients.
• Coalfire: Coalfire is a FedRAMP 3PAO and cybersecurity advisory firm with deep cloud compliance, penetration testing, and CMMC capabilities. Directly competes for FedRAMP and CMMC engagements.
• Linford & Co. Linford & Co. is a boutique cybersecurity audit firm focused on SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and HITRUST assessments. Comparable in size, methodology, and target customer to Lazarus Alliance.
• KirkpatrickPrice: KirkpatrickPrice is an information security assurance and compliance audit firm delivering SOC, ISO, PCI, and HITRUST audits with an online audit management platform. Comparable service mix and mid-market enterprise focus.
• RSI Security: RSI Security provides cybersecurity advisory, compliance, and managed security services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and CMMC readiness. Overlapping offering and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• KPMG (Cyber Risk Services): KPMG's cyber risk practice delivers SOC audits, FedRAMP, ISO certifications, and broader GRC advisory as part of a global Big-4 portfolio. Overlaps with Lazarus Alliance's services but operates at much larger scale and broader scope.
• Deloitte (Cyber Risk): Deloitte's cyber risk services include FedRAMP, CMMC readiness, ISO, SOC, and managed GRC. As a Big-4 incumbent, it competes for large enterprise GRC mandates with substantially greater resources.
• EY (Cybersecurity): EY's cybersecurity practice delivers SOC, ISO, FedRAMP, and broader GRC advisory to global enterprises. A broad incumbent competing in the same framework audit space as Lazarus Alliance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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