Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) drives the Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA) program—formerly known as the Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI)—to strengthen the defensive cyber posture of the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN). Now administered by Joint Forces Headquarters–Department of Defense Information Network (JFHQ-DODIN), CORA assessments have evolved to encompass more than technical evaluations. Today, they place significant emphasis on compliance with DoD directives, TASKORDs, OPORDs, and internal organizational policies and procedures.
As short-notice assessments become the norm—often announced with only 30 days’ lead time—staying prepared is no longer optional. While CORA CONOPS documents provide broad guidance, navigating the growing library of checklists and compliance documentation can be complex and overwhelming.
SecureStrux Mock CORA Service
At SecureStrux, we specialize in helping organizations meet the challenge of CORA preparedness head-on. Our Mock CORA service provides a comprehensive simulation of the official assessment process, enabling your team to identify and close gaps before a real inspection.
Through expert consultation, targeted training, and strategic advisory services, our cybersecurity professionals help you align with constantly evolving CORA requirements while focusing on high-risk areas such as internet-exposed systems. The result: a confident, well-prepared organization capable of excelling in any CORA scenario.
Beyond the Score: A Path to CORA Success and a Resilient Cyber Posture
SecureStrux measures success by more than just compliance scores. Our seasoned CORA experts have helped organizations across the DoD landscape—from individual units to enterprise-level commands—transform their cyber posture. We’ve guided clients from “Very High Risk” to “Moderate” and “Low Risk” ratings, and we don’t stop there.
Our mission is to help you build lasting cybersecurity resilience—strengthening your defenses, reducing risk, and ensuring your organization remains ready to defend against evolving threats.
Prepare For Any Scenario
Leveraging the experience of team leads and reviewers with CORA auditor backgrounds, we offer accurate inspection simulations, preparing your organization for any scenario. Understanding the Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment process, grading methodology, STIGs, CND Directives, FRAGOs, and inspection tools, our cybersecurity firm, one of the nation’s few SIPRNet builders, prioritizes security and resilience in network architecture, engineering, maintenance, and inspection.
A Broad Range of Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA) Services
CORA Grading
Contributing Factors, CTOs & FRAGO Guidance
Vulnerability Management & CORA Tools
Program Managed System Evaluations
McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator & ESS Products
Network Perimeter & Infrastructure Security
Traditional/Physical Security
Policy & Procedure Guidance and Documentation Services
Releasable Networks (REL) Implementation & Architecture Reviews
Mobile Inspection & Configuration Services
MS Active Directory, Exchange Setup, & Compliance
UNIX and RHEL Security & Compliance
Domain Naming Security & Configuration Services
Database, Web Security, & Configuration Services
Insider Threat & STIG Automation
Engineering
ACAS
PKI, Insider Threat, Cloud (Azure & AWS) Assessment
Maintain CORA Readiness for Continued Security & Success
Maintaining Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment preparedness for your network is a significant task. Implementing required STIGs can be time, cost, and resource-intensive. SecureStrux recognizes the challenges for DoD contractors and offers onsite training, remediation support, and readiness packages. Benefit from decades of collective experience with SecureStrux’s support for your team before, during, and after your CORA.
Navigating the extensive and intricate CORA process requires continuous compliance monitoring, effective security policies, and trained staff. Our team comprises top minds in DoD compliance and security, with decades of collective experience shaping legislation and business practices to frameworks like CORA and CMMC. As recognized SMEs, we’ve developed award-winning solutions and robust, nationally adopted software. Trusted by Defense Industrial Base clients, we provide ongoing CORA and RMF education and consulting services for comprehensive preparedness.