Cyber Exposure Management – RFP Templates
The demand for robust Cyber Exposure Management has never been higher. More than just a collection of tools—organizations are taking a strategic approach to identifying, evaluating, prioritizing, and addressing risks across the entire digital landscape. Core elements for reducing exposure include:
Visibility
Understanding all assets, wherever they are and whatever they do.
Context
Prioritizing risks based on business impact and threat intelligence.
Proactivity
Identifying and addressing vulnerabilities & other security findings before they can be exploited.
Orchestration
Coordinating security efforts across the existing technology stack.
Monitoring
Maintaining an up-to-date picture of the organization’s risk landscape.
A Streamlined Approach
The Request for Proposal (RFP) process is a critical step in purchasing Cyber Exposure Management solutions. It ensures that your organization makes an informed, strategic decision while selecting software that aligns with your business objectives.
Using an RFP template simplifies the process of evaluating vendors. It provides a clear framework to assess how each solution fits your specific cyber exposure management needs.
Our editable Word templates are organized into distinct sections, and help clarify which features each vendor offers, enabling teams to evaluate and align solutions with their organization’s specific needs.
Template Downloads
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance
Short-form RFP template geared toward organizations seeking services, tools, or platforms that enable CMMC compliance.
CMMC (Expanded Version)
This expanded version provides detailed guidance on each critical component of an RFP geared toward organizations handling CUI in the context of U.S. DoD contracts.
Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA)
Long-form RFP template designed for organizations that must comply with the CIRCIA in the United States.
Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA)
Long-form RFP template tailored to help organizations align with the DPDPA.
Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)
Long-form RFP template designed for solution providers to emphasize capabilities and features that align with a highly advanced, passive monitoring solution to help organizations meet DORA requirements.
EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
Long-form RFP template for organizations seeking to comply with the EU CRA.
European Union’s NIS2 Directive
Long-form RFP template designed for organizations seeking comprehensive solutions to achieve and maintain compliance with the NIS2 Directive.
HHS 405(d)
Long-form RFP template designed to help healthcare organizations align with HHS 405(d) (the Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices: Managing Threats and Protecting Patients).
IEC 62443
Long-form RFP template designed for organizations seeking to align with and implement IEC 62443 standards for Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) security.
Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act (ICDPA)
Long-form RFP template designed for organizations aiming to comply with the ICDPA.
ISO IEC 27001
Long-form RFP template designed for organizations aiming to align with or achieve certification under ISO/IEC 27001.
Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA)
Long-form RFP template designed to address the core requirements and obligations under MODPA.
Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA)
Long-form RFP template tailored to the requirements and best practices associated with MCDPA.
Nebraska Data Privacy Act (NDPA)
Long-form RFP template designed to help organizations comply with NDPA.
NERC CIP-013-1
Long-form RFP template designed to help organizations comply with NERC CIP-013-1 (Supply Chain Risk Management for Bulk Electric System Cyber Systems).
New Hampshire Privacy Act (NHPA)
Long-form RFP template designed toward achieving compliance with NHPA.
New Jersey Data Privacy Act (NJDPA)
Long-form RFP template designed for organizations seeking to comply with NJDPA.
New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR 500)
Long-form RFP template intended to help financial services organizations achieve and maintain compliance with the NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR 500).
NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2
Long-form RFP template designed to guide organizations in implementing and aligning with the forthcoming NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 principles.
NIST Special Publication 800-171
Long-form RFP template designed to guide organizations in implementing and maintaining compliance with NIST Special Publication 800-171.
PCI DSS 4
Long-form RFP template designed for organizations looking to achieve and maintain PCI DSS 4.0.1 compliance.
Singapore’s Operational Technology Cybersecurity Masterplan
Long-form RFP template designed for organizations seeking a comprehensive cybersecurity solution to align with Singapore’s Operational Technology Cybersecurity Masterplan.
SOC 2 (Type 2) compliance
Long-form RFP template that outlines the key capabilities needed to achieve and maintain SOC 2 (Type 2) compliance.
Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA)
Long-form RFP template designed to assist organizations in achieving and maintaining compliance with TIPA.
Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA)
Long-form RFP template designed to address compliance with TDPSA.
U.S. National Cybersecurity Strategy
Long-form RFP template tailored for organizations aiming to align with the U.S. National Cybersecurity Strategy