Federal SIEM & M-21-31 Compliance
From EL0 to EL3: Engineering sustainable compliance for federal agencies.
Navigate Federal Mandates with an Engineering Mindset
OMB M-21-31 is more than a checklist; it's a call for a fundamental shift in how federal agencies approach cybersecurity. We provide the architectural expertise and hands-on engineering to move your organization from a reactive posture to a state of continuous, evidence-based compliance.
The High Stakes of M-21-31
The deadline has passed. The pressure is on. We help you solve the core challenges.
Logging Gaps
Struggling to meet the "EL3" logging requirements across disparate systems?
Audit Readiness
Lacking the dashboards and artifacts to prove compliance to auditors and the IG?
License Waste
Ingesting low-value data that drains your Splunk budget without improving security?
The SignalForge Solution
A 3-Phase approach to achieve and maintain M-21-31 compliance.
Phase 1: Readiness Assessment & Gap Analysis
We conduct a deep-dive analysis of your current logging architecture against all four maturity levels of the M-21-31 mandate. The result is a definitive roadmap with prioritized, actionable steps to bridge the gap from your current state to EL3.
Phase 2: Precision Engineering & Hardening
Our team doesn't just advise; we build. We work hands-on with your team to normalize data, build custom TAs, and engineer the high-fidelity detections required for advanced correlation and threat hunting.
Phase 3: Continuous Monitoring & Automation
We build the executive-level dashboards and automated reporting required to provide continuous evidence of compliance to IGs and OMB, turning audit prep into a turnkey process.
From the Field: A Real-World Success Story
See how we helped a cabinet-level federal agency achieve M-21-31 readiness and save on licensing costs.
Read the Case StudyEngagement Options
Surgical Engineering
High-precision engineering to resolve complex SIEM hurdles that have stalled your team’s progress.
- ✓Rapid Technical Relief
- ✓Use-Case Acceleration
- ✓On-Demand Expertise
- ✓Documentation-First Execution
Enterprise Readiness Assessment
A deep-dive audit of your current logging posture against industry standards to identify high-risk blind spots.
- ✓Definitive Gap Analysis
- ✓Compliance Roadmap
- ✓Executive-Ready Artifacts
- ✓Strategic De-Risking
Continuous SIEM Guardianship
Recurring architectural reviews and drift audits to ensure your environment remains compliant as your infrastructure scales.
- ✓Active Posture Maintenance
- ✓Proactive Detection Tuning
- ✓License & Ingest Optimization
- ✓Strategic Partnership
Transparent ROI
Our boutique model is designed to provide Senior Architect oversight at a fraction of the 'Big 4' cost. Download our guide to see how we structure our high-impact engagements.
“Delivered M-21-31 readiness plan we could actually execute.”