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BEAD Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Risk Management Plan Assistance 

Broadband subgrantees receiving NTIA BEAD and CPF funding must attest to operational cybersecurity and supply chain risk management plans before funds are disbursed. Securance helps subgrantees meet that requirement — on time, to standard, and without the burden of doing it alone. 

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Securance holds an active contract with the Colorado Broadband Office to deliver this service. We are one of the first firms in the country awarded a state BEAD cybersecurity technical assistance contract. Discover how Colorado is protecting its $420.6M BEAD investment and how the same model can work for your state. Download the case study →

How We Can Help

BEAD funding is not unconditional. Before any grant dollars flow, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) requires every subgrantee to attest that they have an operational cybersecurity risk management plan and a supply chain risk management (SCRM) plan in place. For small and rural internet service providers, municipalities, utilities, and tribal governments, meeting that requirement means taking on a technically complex compliance obligation with limited staff, limited time, and no guarantee of internal cybersecurity expertise.

Securance provides end-to-end cybersecurity and SCRM plan technical assistance to broadband subgrantees, whether engaged directly by the subgrantee or through a state broadband office technical assistance program. We manage the full process from initial needs assessment through final deliverable acceptance, ensuring every subgrantee receives a compliant, defensible result — regardless of their prior cybersecurity maturity or the size of their organization.

Ready to Meet Your BEAD Cybersecurity Requirements?

Whether you are a state broadband office building a technical assistance program or a subgrantee navigating compliance on your own, we can help.

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ASSESSMENT

  • CISA CPG cybersecurity assessment 

  • SCRM assessment 

  • NIST CSF 2.0 gap analysis

  • Evidence-based scoring and validation

  •  Prioritized compliance roadmap

PLAN DEVELOPMENT

  • BEAD-compliant cybersecurity plan

  • SCRM plan

  • IT/OT asset inventory

  • Remediation roadmap and timeline

  • Plan updates and annual reviews

PROGRAM COMPLIANCE

  • NTIA BEAD NOFO alignment

  • NIST and CISA framework integration

  • Executive Order 14028 controls

  • Plan closeout and disposition documentation

  • Submission-ready deliverables

SUBGRANTEE EDUCATION

  • Framework orientation at kickoff

  • Plain-language compliance guidance

  • Statewide subgrantee presentations

  • Technical assistance and ad hoc consulting

  • Ongoing plan maintenance support

Our Deliverables

Securance provides the following standard deliverables to support BEAD cybersecurity and SCRM compliance. State broadband offices may engage us on behalf of their subgrantees, or subgrantees may engage us directly, for any combination of deliverables based on their specific needs.

DELIVERABLE 1

Initial Interview and Needs Assessment

Up to two hours. Written summary and tailored work proposal delivered within three business days.

DELIVERABLE 2A

Cybersecurity Risk Assessment

Comprehensive assessment of the subgrantee's cybersecurity posture against applicable standards. Written report with findings, gaps, and a prioritized compliance roadmap.

DELIVERABLE 2B

SCRM Risk Assessment

Evaluation of supply chain risk posture covering IT/OT assets. Written report aligned to CISA CPG SCRM controls and NIST SP 800-161.

DELIVERABLE 3

Cybersecurity Plan

NTIA BEAD NOFO-compliant cybersecurity plan including asset inventory, governance structure, risk mitigation actions, and remediation roadmap.

DELIVERABLE 4

SCRM Plan

SCRM plan covering vendor governance, risk tiering, SCRM controls, and incident response procedures.

DELIVERABLE 5

Plan Updates and Annual Reviews

Updated inventory, gap list, and mitigation status reflecting changes in subgrantee environment or regulatory requirements.

DELIVERABLE 6

Cybersecurity Plan Closeout

Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems. Provides the detailed security control catalog underlying SCRM plan development.

DELIVERABLE 7

Subgrantee Presentation

Virtual, interactive presentation on project-specific cybersecurity plans and SCRM Plans developed and delivered with the state broadband office's participation.

DELIVERABLE 8

Ad Hoc Technical Assistance

Additional consulting services supporting BEAD and CPF grant-specific cybersecurity and SCRM compliance needs at a fixed hourly rate.

Our Methodology

Every engagement follows a structured, six-phase process designed to produce consistent, NTIA-compliant results.

1

NEEDS ASSESSMENT

We conduct an initial interview with the subgrantee to assess its cybersecurity and SCRM posture, identify the scope of work required, and confirm the applicable compliance standard (CISA CPGs for small to medium enterprises and the full NIST CSF 2.0 for larger organizations).

2

FRAMEWORK ORIENTATION

Most subgrantees have limited prior exposure to NIST CSF 2.0, the CISA CPGs, or BEAD compliance requirements. We deliver a plain-language orientation at engagement kickoff, translating technical controls into operational terms the subgrantee's staff can act on.

3

EVIDENCE-BASED ASSESSMENT

We evaluate each applicable control through a documentation review, structured interviews with IT and OT process owners, and direct artifact validation. We score based on what is demonstrable, not what is self-reported.

4

GAP ANALYSIS AND ROADMAP

Assessment findings are translated into a prioritized remediation roadmap with tasks, responsible personnel, and target timelines. We distinguish between gaps the subgrantee can close before plan submission and those that require more time.

5

PLAN DEVELOPMENT

We develop the cybersecurity plan and SCRM plan in close collaboration with the subgrantee — not as a generic template, but as a document that accurately reflects the organization's environment, governance structure, and specific remediation commitments.

6

CLOSEOUT AND HANDOFF

We deliver a complete closeout package including disposition instructions, a full system documentation index, and asset transfer procedures, ensuring the subgrantee's compliance documentation is organized, current, and ready for state or NTIA review at any point during the grant period.

Frameworks

All Securance deliverables are aligned to the complete set of frameworks required or permitted under the NTIA BEAD NOFO cybersecurity requirements.

FRAMEWORK / STANDARD

ROLE IN BEAD COMPLIANCE

NIST CSF 2.0

Primary cybersecurity framework required by the BEAD NOFO. Organizes controls across six functions: Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.

CISA CPGs

NTIA-permitted alternative standard for enterprises with fewer than 250 employees. A prioritized, right-sized subset of 38 high-impact cybersecurity practices aligned with NIST CSF 2.0.

Executive Order 14028

Federal cybersecurity modernization order referenced in the BEAD NOFO. Establishes requirements for software supply chain security, access controls, and incident detection.

NISTIR 8276

Key Practices in Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management. Required by the BEAD NOFO as the basis for the mandatory SCRM plan.

NIST SP 800-161 Rev. 1

Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management Practices for Systems and Organizations. Required alongside NISTIR 8276 for SCRM plan development.

NTIA BEAD NOFO

The governing federal funding opportunity document establishing mandatory cybersecurity and SCRM plan attestation requirements for all BEAD subgrantees.

NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5

Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems. Provides the detailed security control catalog underlying SCRM plan development.

KEY DIFFERENTIATORS

PROVEN PROGRAM EXPERIENCE

Active BEAD cybersecurity technical assistance contract with the Colorado Broadband Office. We have delivered compliant plans to subgrantees and know exactly what state broadband offices and the NTIA expect.

STANDARDIZED METHODOLOGY

Consistent, evidence-based delivery across every engagement, ensuring comparable results regardless of subgrantee size, type, or cybersecurity maturity.

RIGHT-SIZED FOR SUBGRANTEES

Deep experience translating complex frameworks, including the NIST CSF, CISA CPGs, and EO 14028, into practical solutions for small and medium operators with limited resources.

Ready to Meet Your BEAD Cybersecurity Requirements?

Whether you are a state broadband office building a technical assistance program or a subgrantee navigating compliance on your own, Securance can help. Contact us to discuss your needs.

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