NIST Assist: Two Decades of Risk-Conscious

 

Innovation

At NIST Assist, our story begins with a simple but powerful idea: that risk management should be practical, proactive, and deeply embedded in the way organizations operate. Founded over 20 years ago as Readypool Technical Services, we evolved into NIST Assist in 2017 to better reflect our mission—helping businesses navigate the complex world of cybersecurity, compliance, and operational maturity through the lens of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) frameworks.

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Our Mission

We are dedicated to empowering organizations to adopt standards and best practices that improve security, efficiency, and resilience. Our mission is to guide clients through their unique roadmap to success by applying the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability in every engagement.

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Our Journey

From our early days as a Microsoft Silver Partner to becoming a trusted provider of Risk Management as a Service (RMaaS), our journey has been defined by adaptability and foresight. We recognized early on that clients responded more to conversations about operational efficiency and risk than to compliance checklists. That insight led us to rebrand and refocus our services around holistic risk management, integrating NIST Special Publications like SP 800-171 and ISO 27001 into everyday business operations.

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What We Do

NIST Assist specializes in:

• Cybersecurity and Information Security Risk Management

• CMMC and NIST 800-171 Compliance Readiness

• Operational Maturity Modeling

• Cloud and Infrastructure Strategy (MS365, Azure, SharePoint)

• Custom Training and Programs of Instruction

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We don’t just help you pass audits—we help you build a secure, efficient, and process-driven organization. Our consultants and engineers are seasoned professionals with deep experience in applying NIST frameworks to real-world environments.

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How We Work

Our approach is collaborative and embedded. We work within your ecosystem to understand your risk-bearing capacity and tailor solutions that align with your business goals. Whether it’s through our structured accounting policies, our CMMC playbook, or our hands-on help desk and app development programs, we bring clarity, structure, and measurable value to every engagement.

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Why NIST Assist?

• 20+ years of experience with NIST frameworks

• Proven track record across industries

• Certified Microsoft Partner

• Transparent, fixed-cost service models

• Commitment to continuous improvement and education

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We’re not just a service provider—we’re your partner in building a more secure, mature, and resilient organization.