EFAS is the only published methodology standard that defines exactly how a rigorous cybersecurity assessment is conducted, the evidence required, the rating standards, the finding elements, and the conduct standards that govern every engagement.
EFAS™ Version 1.0 | Published 2026 | Securitique™
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Why Securitique
Securitique is the evidence-first cybersecurity firm serving federal agencies, defense contractors, and private-sector organizations in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. Every assessment we deliver is governed by EFAS™, the Evidence-First Assessment Standard—the only published assessment methodology standard in the market.
Evidence-First. Platform-Backed. AI-Ready.
50+
Assessment documents, templates, and workbooks ready to deploy
4
Complete assessment frameworks: NIST, ISO, AI, and CMMC
EFAS
The only published Evidence-First assessment methodology standard
DMV
Serving the highest concentration of federal agencies in the country
THE PROBLEM
The market has thousands of compliance vendors. It has no published standard for how a rigorous assessment is actually done.
The Gap
Most assessments are built to satisfy an audit at a moment in time. Evidence standards are often vague, findings can be difficult to defend, and ratings may lack a documented basis.
The Securitique Approach
EFAS™ provides a formal, versioned, publicly citable methodology for how assessments are conducted. Every finding is defensible. Every rating is evidence-based.
One Methodology. Four Frameworks. Every Compliance Need Covered.
Federal
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5
ATO readiness, FISMA compliance, and FedRAMP authorization for federal agencies and defense contractors.
Private Sector
ISO 27001 and 27002
ISO 27001 certification assessment and gap analysis for private sector organizations and regulated enterprises.
AI Governance
NIST AI RMF and ISO 42001
AI governance assessment for organizations deploying AI systems. Aligned to NIST AI RMF 1.0 and ISO 42001:2023.
Defense Contractors
CMMC 2.0
CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 gap assessment and C3PAO preparation. All 110 NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 practices. Live SPRS score calculation.
“An assessment that cannot be defended is not an assessment. It is an opinion.”
EFAS Version 1.0 Foreword | Evidence-First Assessment Standard | Securitique 2026